RESOURCES
How can a Sharpie help you have a safe night out?
Mark your arm every time you have a drink so you don't lose track.
What is the 1-2-3 rule?
One drink per hour, a maximum of two drinks per occasion, and no more than three drinks in a day
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers in Oklahoma?
0.08%
What part of the body is affected by alcohol use?
The entire thing.
Alcohol use affects your organs, cardiovascular system, immune system, and more
Should you take Ibuprofen when drinking alcohol?
NO! Combining the two can lead to kidney, liver, and gastrointestinal problems.
What office can OU students speak to if they are struggling with alcohol abuse or know someone struggling?
The Office of Advocacy and Education
Is it true that drinking alcohol warms you up?
No. Drinking lowers your temperature by dilating blood vessels.
What drink can you order at a bar to let the bartender know you feel unsafe?
Angel shot
TRUE OR FALSE
Drinking alcohol worsens your quality of sleep.
TRUE
Why should you always go for a can rather than mixed drinks like Jungle Juice?
You know exactly how much alcohol is in the canned beverage, and it is sealed.
List 3 resources someone struggling with alcoholism should utilize.
AA, OAE, counseling services, OU Students in Recovery Support Group, Alcohol and Drug Hotline, SMART Recovery
What kind of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
How many drinks within a 2-hour period is considered binge drinking for a man?
5
How can alcohol consumption affect your mouth?
dry mouth, gum disease, tooth decay
How do the effects of energy drinks mix with the effects of alcohol?
The energy drink masks the effects of alcohol and gives you a false sense of sobriety.
Amnesty may be granted if a student does what three things?
A. contacts emergency, medical, law enforcement, and/or University staff promptly for assistance
B. remains with the person experiencing the medical emergency until assistance arrives
C. cooperates with all emergency and law enforcement personnel.
What percentage of Oklahomans have reported drinking excessively? (five or more drinks on one occasion in the past 30 days)
14% though it is likely skewed due to the shame surrounding alcoholism
TRUE OR FALSE
Drinking is a healthy and acceptable way to cope with stress.
NO. THERAPY, YALL.
List three symptoms of alcohol poisoning.
vomiting, slow or irregular breathing, loss of consciousness, confusion, pale skin
What antidepressants should not be taken with alcohol?
ALL OF THEM
They can worsen liver damage and intoxication effects.
What is the name of OU Health's addiction recovery program?
The CARES Program
What is peripheral neuropathy?
Any condition that affects the nerves outside your brain or spinal cord. It commonly occurs in people with severe alcohol use disorder (AUD) and can cause numbness in the arms and legs and painful burning in the feet.
What TV show popularized the term designated driver in the 1990s?
Seinfeld! The term didn't really exist before.
List two symptoms of Kidney Disease.
Fatigue, memory issues, high blood pressure, vomiting, blood in urine, easy bruising, dry skin, frequent urination, thirst, cramps, etc.
What does combining cocaine and alcohol increase your chance of experiencing?
Heart attack or stroke
"Studies indicate that the risk of sudden death—from heart attack or stroke—as a result of the concurrent use of cocaine and alcohol together was 18 times higher than from using cocaine alone" (American Addiction Centers, 2024)