Terms to know
Stumbling, mumbling, cool to the touch, passed out, and vomiting are all signs of this.
What is alcohol poisoning?
This is a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.
What is alcoholism?
The lines on a solo cup can help you do this.
What is give an estimated measurement of drinks. (Liquor = 1fl oz; Wine = 5fl oz; Beer = 12fl oz.)
At what Blood Alcohol Level do most people begin to show that their judgement is impaired?
What is .08%
True or False: When it comes to drinking, women can keep up with the men if they want.
What is False
Alcohol will cause this to be slowed down, making the body unable to respond quickly and appropriately to situations
What is reaction time?
Alcohol is a depressant that can affect your physical and ____ health.
What is emotional?
This is the most efficient time you should set limits on how many drinks you will have.
What is before you start drinking
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for someone over the age of 21 to be able to operate a vehicle?
0.08%
True or False: Drinks made by others, like bartenders or the host of the party, are just as safe as drinks you make yourself
What is False
Headache, nausea, and mood swings are examples of this.
What are withdrawal symptoms
This type of dependence defines the addiction in which the body feels a direct need for a drug.
What is physical dependence?
Most of the alcohol a person drinks is absorbed into the bloodstream from the
a) lungs
b) mouth
c) small intestine
d) liver
What is C
Drink Equivalency: 1 Serving Size equals?
1 serving size =
- 5 ounces of wine
- 12 ounces of beer
- 1 1/2 ounces of 80 - proof liquor
- 1 ounce of 100 - proof liquor
True or False: People with a high tolerance for alcohol are just as drunk as someone else with the same BAC
Alcohol disrupts the part of the brain responsible for memory and this important function.
What is problem-solving.
Denial, Cravings, Loss of Control, Tolerance, and Physical Dependence are the five symptoms of this.
What is addiction?
When this type of drug is mixed with alcohol, it can cause an irregular heartbeat leading to cardiac arrest. Ex. Caffeine, Adderall, Cocaine, ect.)
What is a stimulant
Estimate BAC:
100 pound woman who drank three 5 ounce glasses of wine in one hour
This woman has had three drinks, since a five ounce glass of wine is considered one drink. Her approximate BAC is .119
True or False: Shots are the healthiest way to drink because they have less calories than beer and you don't have to drink as many of them
What is False
This is the BAC (blood alcohol content) in which you will become unconscious, and death from alcohol poisoning is likely.
What is 0.40 BAC levels and above?
This disease is characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver.
What is cirrhosis?
Alcohol leaves the body three ways, name them.
exhaling, urinating, and metabolized by liver
Estimate BAC:
180 pound woman who drank three mixed drinks, each containing 1 1/2 ounces of 80 proof vodka in one hour
This woman has had three drinks, since 1 1/2 ounces of 80 proof liquor is considered one drink. Her approximate BAC is .059
True or False: Are carbohydrates the best food to eat to prevent intoxication
False, you want high protein food