Myth Busters
Alcohol is a stimulant. True or False?
False
What do you call a period of time that you can't remember due to drinking alcohol or using a substance?
What is a blackout?
What should you do with a drink offered by a stranger?
What is don't drink it, toss it?
Should you carry an ID on you on Halloween?
What is yes! Incase you need help or police stop you, having identification when in costume is important.
How many pillars are there for the GOLD Code?
What is four?
What can sober someone up?
What is only time can sober someone up?
What is the life-threatening disease that occurs from long-term alcohol use?
What is cirrhosis?
What can reverse an overdose?
What is naloxone?
What GOLD code pillar is most important to follow on Halloweekend?
What is all of them?
How many terps don't drink?
What is 1 out of 4?
Binge drinking is what?
What are the penalties of a DUI?
For a first offense, you face up to a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail. Twelve (12) points will be assessed on your driving record and your license may be revoked for up to six (6) months. For a second offense, you face a $2,000 fine and up to two years imprisonment (with a mandatory minimum of five days).
What are signs of alcohol poisoning?
What is CUPS (Cold, clammy, pale, or bluish skin; Unconscious or unable to be roused; Puking uncontrollably; and Slow or irregular breathing)?
What is the increase in pedestrian fatalities on Halloween?
What is 43%?
What is a standard drink? (e.g. what are the measurements for specific alcohols?)
What is 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, and 1.5 oz liquor?
Percentage college students meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD)?
What is 20%?
What does alcohol slow down?
What is all body functions, reflexes, they way you see or judge speeds or distances, coordination and more?
How many ounces of water should you drink per serving of alcohol?
What is 8 ounces?
How much does alcohol related car accident fatalities increase on Halloween?
What is up to 40%?
What are some options to help you get home at night?
What is NITE RIDE and/or UMPD escort?
301-314-NITE (6483)
UMPD escort: 301-405-3555
There is a safe amount of alcohol to consume?
What is false, no amount of alcohol is safe to consume? It is a group one carcinogen along with asbestos, radiation, and tobacco.
How much alcohol can the body eliminate in an hour?
What is one drink (serving)?
Differs slightly depending on BMI, age, and other factors
What are signs of a spiked drink?
What is salty or bitter taste, foggy appearance, excessive bubbles, sinking ice, and changing color?
What is the "red zone"?
What is 50 percent of sexual violence incidents on college campuses happen between August and November?
Policy that protects students from disciplinary action if they call for help while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
What is Responsible Action Policy?