Data
How many 18 and up adults drink in the United States?
172.2 million
Alcohol causes cancer
true: liver, throat, breast, mouth, esophagus, bowel, etc.
Drinking causes _______.
A) Cancer
B) mental issues
C) both
C) both
if you are offered a drink in an unsafe environment WWYD?
reject the offer with confidence in your choice to keep yourself safe
How many people in the U.S. reportedly drink heavily?
16 Million
Drinking alcohol heavily has no effect on your life
false: it affects your health and your social life
When you drink alcohol ______.
A) You look cool
B) You feel cool
C) You are cool
B) you feel cool: emphasis on FEEL cool
a drunk person is trying to drive themself home WWYD?
make sure they do not get behind the wheel under the influence for the safety of others and themselves
How much did alcohol related deaths increase during the pandemic
37%
You cannot tell when someone is a heavy drinker
false: alcoholics often look aged and haggard because of the physical effects of alcohol
alcohol has a _____ death rate than heroin
A) higher
B) lower
C) same
A) higher: 12,000 more
someone is pressuring you to drink so you can fit in WWYD?
reject them with finality and do not give in to the stigma that alcohol is needed for every social interaction
How much did Adspend on alcohol brand increase during COVID as well?
42%
Alcohol can cause mental health issues
true: drinking alcohol can lead to an increase in depression or anxiety
Adspend on _____ increased at the same time as _____ increased.
A) Alcohol; heavy drinking
B) kids toys; aging
c) none
A) Alcohol; heavy drinking: both increased during Covid and lockdown
A person close to you is using drinking to cope WWYD?
suggest or do different things with them like pick up a new hobby or maybe working through their problems independently
How many alcohol related deaths were there from 2020 to 2021
178,000
Drinking alcohol is a sustainable lifestyle
false: alcohol wears down your mind and body
Alcohol makes life _____.
A) more fun
B) worse
C) exciting
B) worse: although it may feel like a fix for your problems it puts more stress on them.
everyone around you is drinking and you feel left out WWYD?
there is no need to feel left out of a bad decision, because that means no bad consequences! you do not need a drink in your hand to guide you through life