Facts
Alcohol is a...
Depressant
What is the percentage of adults that have drank alcohol some point in their lives?
86.4%
Alcohol can kill what type of cells?
Brain and liver cells
Some people will drink alcohol for a quick fix to what mental health disorder?
Depression
It's OK to drink once in a while
False, you can start developing alcohol dependence
Who is more likely to drink alcohol?
Men
1 in 8 adults meet the criteria of what?
Alcohol Use Disorder(AUD)
When your body doesn't make enough red blood cells to move oxygen around?
Anemia
They have a high risk of developing substance abuse with this type of disorder?
Bipolar Disorder
Drinking is always safe in moderation
Your still in risk of health problems
Teens that start to drink before the age of 15 can develop what?
Alcohol dependence
A study in 2015 said what colored eyes of American with European descent consume more alcohol?
Light-eye color
Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol and can sometimes lead to death
Alcohol Poisoning
They turn to alcohol to distract themselves from their intrusive thoughts or behaviors
OCD
Wine or beer won't make you as drunk as hard liquor
All types can make you drunk depending on how much you drink
What is the legal age to drink in the USA?
21
Between what years did alcohol use and high-risk use increase?
2011-2013
A type of disorder a pregnant women can get if she drinkings during pregnancy
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder(FASD)
Alcohol can worsen your condition of always worrying
Anxiety
Drinking isn't a problem as long as you can hold your liquor
You might develop alcohol tolerance but it can lead to a AUD
What part of your body absorbs alcohol faster?
Your muscles
How many adults ages 18 and older had AUD(alcohol use disorder)
14.1 million
Types of cancers you can get from alcohol
Breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, and colon
Alcohol can influence more on the thoughts you might have on yourself?
Suicide and/or Self Harm
You can sober up quickly with a cup of coffee
You get sober by time not by anything else