ALCOHOL 1
An addictive drug found in certain beverages
Alcohol
What are the three types of alcoholic drinks?
Beer, Wine, Liquor
What is the legal drinking age?
18
The consumption of several alcoholic beverages in a short amount of time to get intoxicated is known as____
Binge Drinking
What type of drug is alcohol?
Depressant
What are some common disorders found in alcoholics?
mania/hypomania, depression, panic disorders
How many people have tried drinking by the age of 17?
9 out of 10
What is the amount of alcohol a pregnant woman can have?
0
What is the physical affect of alcohol on the stomach?
Ulcers
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
What does DUI stand for?
Driving Under the Influence
What is the legal limit of BAC while driving on full license?
0.05
A dangerous condition when someone drinks excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time is known as
Alcohol Poisoning
How much alcohol is in one standard drink?
10 grams
What is the average age of someone’s first drink?
17
How many mLs in one standard drink of spirits?
30 mLs
How many mLs in one standard drink of wine?
100 mLs
How many mLs in one standard drink of full-strength beer?
285 mLs
How many mLs in one standard drink of light beer?
425 mLs
How many mLs in one standard drink of cider?
285 mLs
What is the formula for calculating standard drinks?
Volume of container in litres x % alcohol by volume (mL of alcohol per 100mL of beverage) x 0.789 (the specific gravity of alcohol)
What is the legal BAC limit for someone on their learners?
0.00
What is the legal BAC limit for someone on their P’s?
0.00
Wine is made from the sugars of what food?
Grapes
What country drinks the most alcohol?
Czech Republic