Alcohol and the Brain
Alcohol and the Body
Social Effects of Alcohol
Myths About Alcohol
Just for Fun
100
Alcohol does not affect memory.
True or False?
B) False
100
Which of these is a symptom of alcohol overdose?
A) Irregular breathing
B) Confusion
C) Vomiting
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
100
Alcohol can impair a person's judgment and make them more likely to engage in risky behaviors.
True or False
True
100
Alcohol will make you lose weight.
True or False?
False
100
Where is the smallest bone in your body?
A) Hand
B) Ear
C) Toe
D) Nose
B) Ear
200
Drinking can affect brain development.
True or False?
True
200
Eating a meal before drinking stops a person from getting drunk.
True or False?
False
200
What is the most commonly used drug by kids in grades 7-12?
A) Cocaine
B) Alcohol
C) Heroin
D) Cigarettes
B) Alcohol
200
Alcohol affects kids more than it affects adults.
True or False?
True
200
How much does your brain weight?
A) 1 pound
B) 3 pounds
C) 5 pounds
D) 10 pounds
B) 3 pounds
300
Why is it hard for a person to walk after drinking a lot of alcohol?
A) Alcohol affects the cerebellum, which helps to control balance
B) Alcohol impairs memory so you forget how to walk
C) Alcohol decreases your muscle strength so you don't have the energy to walk
D) People who drink a lot of alcohol can walk don't have trouble walking
A) Alcohol affects the cerebellum, which helps to control balance
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300
Which of the following body systems is NOT affected by alcohol?
A) The immune system
B) The reproductive system
C) The musculoskeletal system
D) They are all affected by alcohol
D) They are all affected by alcohol
300
How many 8th graders in the United States have gotten drunk at least once in the past year?
A) 1 in 3 (33%)
B) 1 in 4 (25%)
C) 1 in 5 (20%)
D) 1 in 10 (10%)
C) 1 in 5 (20%)
300
A single alcoholic drink is enough to trigger a hangover.
True or False?
True
300
How many neurons are in the brain?
A) 1 million
B) 100 million
C) 100 billion
D) 100 trillion
C) 100 billion
400
Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol on the brain?
A) Impaired vision
B) Dulled hearing
C) Increased reaction time
D) Altered speech
C) Increased reaction time
400
Where in the body is alcohol metabolized (broken down)?
Liver!
400
If you start drinking alcohol before age 15, how much more likely are you to become dependent on alcohol in the future?
A) 4x
B) 8x
C) 10x
D) Drinking alcohol at a young age does not make you more likely to become dependent on alcohol in the future
A) 4x
400
Since caffeine is a stimulant and alcohol is a depressant, drinking coffee will stop you from getting drunk.
True or False?
False
400
Babies have more bones than adults.
True or False?
True
500
What is the area of the brain that controls whether you are awake or asleep and is affected by alcohol?
A) Hippocampus
B) Prefrontal Cortex
C) Amygdala
D) Reticular Activating System
D) Reticular Activating System
500
What chemical compound is alcohol converted to?
A) Acetic acid
B) Acetaldehyde
C) Aspartic acid
D) Acetaminophen
B) Acetaldehyde
500
At what blood alcohol content (BAC) level are you not allowed to drink and drive?
A) 0.2
B) 0.4
C) 0.6
D) 0.8
D) 0.8
500
Alcohol is a carcinogen.
True or False?
True
500
How fast is the average person's sneeze?
A) 25 mph
B) 50 mph
C) 75 mph
D) 100 mph
D) 100 mph!
