History & Types
Name three different types of alcohol.
Beer, Wine, Whiskey, Vodka, Tequila, etc.
Three short-term effects from alcohol.
Slowed reaction time, loss of coordination, vomiting, boosted confidence, loss of memory, mood swings, etc.
BAC stands for...
Blood Alcohol Content
BAC is used to measure alcohol in the blood as a percentage.
Alcohol is broken down in the...
Liver
Another name for alcohol.
Ethanol
Three long-term effects from alcohol.
Weaker immune system, increased risk of cancer, liver problems, stomach problems, memory loss, stops brain development, addiction, depression/anxiety, etc.
In order to operate a vehicle, your BAC needs to be under...
.08% alcohol by volume.
True or False: The legal drinking age is different depending on the country, with some countries out right banning it.
True: Eritrea has a legal drinking age of 25 with Burkina Faso at 13. Some countries like Yemen, Sadia Arabia and Sudan ban the sale or consumption completely.
True or False: The manufacture, distribution, and consumption of alcohol was banned in the United States for a period of time.
True: Prohibition was part of the 18th amendment which banned alcohol from 1920 to 1933.
Fun Fact: NASCAR was created from this.
This effect from alcohol is why people who drink tend to make dangerous choices.
Impaired decision making.
True or False: The BAC to operate a vehicle is the same for all people.
False: If you are under 21 you can't have a BAC higher than .02 or .00 depending on the state. If you drive a commercial vehicle it can't be over .04%.
The liver can break break down this many drinks per hour.
Only 1 drink per hour.
Beer
The alcohol industry was worth about $543 billion dollars in 2024, with beer sales making up about 46% of that.
The effects from alcohol depend on...
A persons body mass and dosage.
If you think someone has alcohol poisoning but you aren't sure, you should...
Call 911 immediately and make sure they are on their side. Always be safe and take caution as it is better to call 911 and not need it than vice versa.
Alcohol is one of the leading causes of...in the United States.
Injury related preventable death
BONUS 100 PTS: Name the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.
The oldest type of alcohol. Hint: It's not a common one used today.
Mead: made from fermenting honey, water, and yeast. Likely first made in Africa, it has been consumed in numerous cultures and continents, with the Vikings being one.
What someone has who consumes too much alcohol?
Alcohol Poisoning.
Name of the law that states a person can be held responsible if they knowingly let someone underage drink.
Social Host Liability Law
The most commonly used psychoactive substance in the world.
Caffeine: While alcohol is easily in the top 3, caffeine is widely accepted through out the world.