True/False
Coffee and energy drinks will help to sober you up.
False.
Alcohol is the ____ leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
Third.
What is one on-campus resource a student can use to help their drinking habits?
Counseling and Psychological Services
Student Wellness Center, 3rd Floor, Room 300B (corner of 7th and San Carlos St., across the Event Center).
What is intervention?
A gathering in which family and friends address the problem of a loved one and aim to intervene.
Headaches, nausea, and mood swings are examples of ______?
Withdrawal
Alcohol is not a drug.
False. Alcohol belongs to a class of drugs called depressants.
How many grams of alcohol is in a standard drink?
14 grams of pure alcohol.
What is the website where you can find a listing of all the alcoholics anonymous meetings in Santa Clara County?
What is a standard drink of wine?
5 ounces
What are two signs that someone may have alcohol poisoning?
Confusion or disorientation, Vomiting, Cold or Clammy Skin, Hypothermia, lack of physical coordination, irregular pulse, depressed breathing, seizure, choking, loss of bowel or bladder control, blue-tinged skin.
Carbonated alcoholic drinks get you drunk quicker.
True. Carbonation opens the valve between the stomach and small intestine allowing alcohol to enter the blood stream quicker.
How many people die from alcohol related cases annually?
88,000
What is a government resource you can use to get more information?
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services and Administration
What is a brownout?
Spotty memory loss after drinking alcohol.
Fragmentary blackout.
How can you tell if someone is dependent on alcohol?
strong craving for alcohol and frequent withdrawal symptoms
Mixing drinks will make you more intoxicated.
False. The total amount of alcohol in all the drinks combined is what matters.
What percentage of children live with a parent with alcohol problems?
10%
What is a number you can call if you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning?
911
What is the definition of heavy alcohol use?
Binge drinking on 5 or more days in the past month.
What is an unchangeable risk factor that someone may develop alcoholism?
Heredity
Fill in the blank: The only thing that will sober you up is ____?
Time!
What is one benefit of moderate alcohol consumption?
Decreased risk for heart disease.
What is the campus number you can call if someone has alcohol poisoning?
924-2222
What does ABCDE stand for?
A-Awake
B-Breathing
C-Cold and Clammy
D-Do not leave them alone
E-Emergency (if you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning call 911)
If someone is drinking on an empty stomach, they will feel drunk ______? (faster or slower)
Faster.