Alcohol 101
The legal drinking age in the United States
What is 21?
Alcohol can slow this, affecting your ability to drive safely
what is reaction time?
Drinking as a teen can increase the chance of getting into this type of accident, especially at night or on weekends
What is a car accident?
Driving under the influence is also known as this (three-letter abbreviation)
what is dui?
saying "no" confidently is an example of this skill
what is refusal skill?
This type of alcohol is found in drinks like beer, wine, and liquor
What is ethanol?
Drinking can affect this organ, which controls thinking and decision making
What is the brain?
Alcohol lowers this ability, making teens more likely to say or do things they normally wouldn't
what is self control (or judgment)?
Getting caught drinking underage can result in this legal penalty
what is a fine or citation?
choosing friends who respect your decision helps reduce this
what is peer pressure?
Alcohol is classified as this type of drug because it slows down the body
What is an antidepressant?
This can happen the next day after heavy drinking (headaches, nausea, fatigue)
What is a hangover?
Drinking underage can increase the risk of developing this later in life
What is addiction?
A fake ID can lead to this type of criminal charge
what is fraud or misdemeanor?
talking to this trusted adult can help if someone struggles with alcohol
who is a parent, teacher, or counselor?
This organ is mainly responsible for breaking down alcohol
What is the liver?
Long-term heavy drinking can lead to this serious liver disease
what is cirrhosis?
This common social factor often pressures teens to drink
what is peer pressure?
This can happen to your drivers license if caught drinking and driving?
what is suspension?
this strategy includes planning a safe ride home instead of drinking and driving
what is harm reduction?
This measurement shows the percentage of alcohol in a drink
What is ABV (alcohol by volume)?
Alcohol poisoning happens when this becomes dangerously high in the body
What is blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
Underage drinking can affect this area of life by lowering grades and motivation
what is academic performative?
Providing alcohol to minors can result in this serious consequence
what are legal charges or jail time?
this national organization supports people recovering from alcohol addiction
what is alcoholics anonymous (AA)?