The Law & Safety
In the United States, this is the legal age to purchase or publicly consume alcohol
21
Drinking a cup of coffee or taking a cold shower will sober you up quickly.
Myth (Only time can sober you up)
This is the easiest, most direct way to refuse a drink when offered.
"No, thanks"?
This organ is responsible for breaking down alcohol and clearing toxins from the body.
the liver
This is the term for the blurry vision and loss of balance caused by drinking.
impairment
This three-letter acronym stands for "Driving Under the Influence."
DUI
Myth or Fact: Alcohol is a stimulant because it makes people act wild and energetic
Myth (It's a depressant; it just lowers inhibitions)
This technique involves saying "No" and then suggesting something else to do, like playing a video game.
diversion (or suggesting an alternative)?
Alcohol is classified as this type of drug because it slows down the central nervous system.
depressant
Because it is still growing, a teenager's ________ is more easily damaged by alcohol than an adult's.
brain
These laws mean that any person under 21 caught with any amount of alcohol in their system will lose their license.
Zero Tolerance laws
Myth or Fact: A teenager’s brain is more vulnerable to alcohol damage than an adult’s brain.
Fact (The brain develops until the mid-20s).
Having a "code word" to text a parent so they know to pick you up is an example of this.
exit strategy
This term describes when a person cannot remember what happened while they were drinking.
a blackout
True or False: Alcohol gives you extra energy to party.
False? (It’s a depressant).
These laws protect people from legal trouble if they call 911 to help someone with alcohol poisoning.
Good Samaritan laws
Myth or Fact: One 12oz beer, one 5oz glass of wine, and one 1.5oz shot of liquor contain the same amount of alcohol.
Fact.
Standing tall, making eye contact, and speaking clearly are signs of this type of communication.
assertive communication
This is a physical or psychological dependence on alcohol.
alcoholism (or Alcohol Use Disorder)
Using this to "fit in" is a common reason people try alcohol, even when they don't want to.
peer pressure
This acronym represents the percentage of alcohol present in a person’s bloodstream.
BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)
Myth or Fact: Alcohol helps you get a better, deeper night's sleep.
Myth (It interferes with REM sleep).
True or False: A real friend will stop asking once you have said "No" the first time.
True.
These are the physical symptoms (headache, nausea) felt the day after drinking too much.
a hangover
True or False: Beer and wine are "safer" than hard liquor.
False (Alcohol is alcohol).