Alcohol and Society
True or False: Alcohol is considered a drug
True
True or False: Alcohol is a stimulant
False
Who will get drunk quicker:
a 120 Pound female or a 300 pound male
Female
True or false:
People drive safer when they are drunk
False
People who consistently drink alcohol build up a what?
Alcohol is a chemical reaction in what 3 items?
20
Will drinking alcohol quicker increase or decrease the effect of alcohol? Why?
Increase
Because it allows the alcohol to stay in the blood stream longer
Alcohol impairs what?
Vision, reaction time, and motor skills
Constant use of alcohol can lead to a ___________
Addiction
What is the legal drinking age in the United States?
Which organ processes alcohol and is most affected?
Liver
True or false:
Alcohol will worsen your mood
True
17,190
What happens when an addict discontinues their use?
Withdrawal
What is the effect that people who drink too much alcohol are afflicted with?
Too much drinking can affect the liver and give it:
Cirrhosis
What happens when you mix alcohol and other drugs?
The effects of either increases
Alcohol consumption among teens can lead to a multitude of other things such as ___________
*Share their response*
Inhibition
What is the number of alcohol related deaths each year in America?
178,000
True of false: Once gone, the brain can create more brain cells
False
Which has more alcohol/volume?
Liquor, beer, or wine
Liquor
How much does a DUI cost?
10,000+
What is Coach O's favorite drink?
I've never had a drink in my life