Alcohol Safety
Water!
( To help combat the dehydrating effects of alcohol).
What is alcohol considered?
A Depressant
If you drink every day of the month how much would you spend?
roughly $82 to $119 a month, with some spending as much as $1000 a month.
Alcohol use disorder is considered a what?
a chronic brain disease
While under the effects of alcohol you should not operate?
automobiles!
How long does it take one standard beer to filter out of your system?
about an hour per standard beer consumed
What are the effects of a depressant?
(Name 3 effects)
(DEA.gov lists)
Slurred speech, loss of motor coordination, weakness, headache, lightheadedness, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, and slowed breathing
Heavy drinking can lead to lost workdays, potentially costing individuals how much of their annual pay.
4.2% of their annual pay.
Prohibition, the legal prevention of the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the United States
(name both!)
What is a DD and why is it important?
A designated driver is crucial for road safety, preventing accidents and deaths by ensuring no one drives under the influence of alcohol.
mental confusion, stupor, coma, or inability to be roused; vomiting, especially while sleeping or passed out; seizures; slow or irregular breathing; and cold, clammy, or bluish skin. Are all common side effects of what?
Alcohol poisoning
Drinking 5-6 beers 7 days a week would cost approximately how much?
could cost around $480 each month
What are some religious uses of alcohol?
(name 1)
Libations, Rites of Passage, Mystical Intoxication, Sanctification
why should you not leave a drink unattained
This is to prevent tampering with your drink
What should you do if someone has drank too much (ie is showing signs of alcohol poisoning)
(name 2 things)
CALL 911 (never assume the person will sleep it off!),stay with them as there is a risk they choke or stop breathing, sit them up if they are awake ( or put them in the recovery position if they have passed out and check if they are breathing properly), give them water IF they are able to swallow, keep them warm with a jacket or blanket
Is there ways alcohol can affect you quicker?
(if so name 2)
drink on an empty stomach, have a lower percentage of muscle on your body, are a younger person, weigh less, don't usually drink alcohol
A study by the CDC found that Americans spend an average of how much on drinking, each year?
$807 per year on alcohol.
When was the first alcohol found to be made?
bonus points for those who can name the components of the alcohol.
A mixed fermented drink of rice, honey, and fruit. Found in China, from the residues in pottery jars from 7000 BC.
what type of alcohol should be avoided due to the deceptively high alcohol contents
Large batch's of alcohol, like punches
What is the 20 minute rule?
Refers to the recommendation to wait at least 20 minutes between alcoholic drinks.
What are some long term effects of drinking?
(name 2)
Mental health issues, increased risk of diabetes, certain cancers, fertility issues, brain damage, heart issues, cirrhosis of the liver, or liver failure
bonus points if you can name where it was from!
The Macallan Valerio Adami (60 years old) was sold at an auction for $2.7 Million, and was from Scotland.
What is fermentation?
The process where microorganism ( like yeast), and bacteria convert carbohydrates (like sugars and starches) into alcohol or acids, often used for food preservation and flavor enhancement.
does drinking affect the development of a child. (100 points)
400 points to those who can describe what alcohol does to the development of a fetus. (name 3 things)
YES, it can cause physical abnormalities, can cause learning disabilities, heart defects, behavioral issues, joint problems, and growth delays.