Short and long term effects
2. What serious condition can happen when a teen drinks too much alcohol in a short time?
A. Fatigue
B. Alcohol poisoning
C. Headache only
D. Faster heart rate
B. Alcohol poisoning
True or False? Curiosity is NOT a cause of underage drinking
False, Peer pressure IS a cause of underage drinking
True or False? Drinking alcohol can cause teens to have accidents and injuries due to poor coordination.
True
Alcohol is a...
A) Stimulant
B) Depressant
B) Depressant
What is one common SHORT-TERM effect of underage drinking
A. Liver failure
B. Depression
C. Poor judgment
D. Weight gain
C. Poor judgment
True or False? Over 4,000 people under 21 die annually from excessive alcohol use
True, around 4,300 people under 21 die annually from excessive alcohol use
1. What part of the body can be permanently affected by long-term underage drinking?
A. Feet
B. Brain
C. Hair
D. Skin
B. Brain
Drinking can make you what after a few months?
A) Better brain development (Smarter)
B) No brain development change until around 6 months of underage drinking
C) Worse brain development (Dumber)
C) Worse brain development (Dumber)
3. Which is a LONG-TERM health issue linked to heavy drinking over time?
A. Liver disease
B. Stomach ache
C. Flu
D. Sore throat
A. Liver disease
The word “alcohol” originally comes from the Arabic word al-kuḥl, meaning “the spirit.” What does the phrase “alcohol can take away your spirit” mean?
A) It literally removes your soul
B) It can drain your energy, mood, and motivation aka your spirit
C) It means alcohol helps you feel more alive
D) It refers to mixing different drinks together making the drink, spirit
B) It can drain your energy, mood, and motivation aka your spirit