BAC levels (Blood Alcohol Concentration)
At this BAC level it is illegal to drive
0.08%
The molecule that is in alcohol that is responsible for "drunkness"
Ethanol
Alcohol first "lands" here when it enters the body?
The Stomach
True or False: Alternating with non-alcoholic beverages can help reduce risk of impairment
True; This gives your body more time to metabolize the alcohol
True or False: Counseling Services can help me if I feel I have a problem with drinking too much alcohol
True!
On average alcohol is metabolized at the rate of ____ drink per ____ hour
1 drink; 1 hour
Alcohol "turns up" the brain's "primary break" the neurotransmitter _______
GABA
Alcohol is first absorbed into the blood stream by this body function
The Digestive Tract
True or False: 1800+ college students die per year from excessive alcohol use
True
True or False: Alcohol Use Disorder is untreatable
False;
Name a factor that can influence BAC level
Amount of alcohol consumed; Rate at which a person drinks; Weight and body mass; Amount of food in the stomach
Alcohol "turns down" the brain's primary gas, known as _______
Glutamate
Following the stomach, alcohol travels to this organ before the brain
The Liver
True or False: Being aware of your family history or genetics of alcohol use decreases your likelihood of developing alcohol use disorder
True
Name a coping skill you can use on your own, without the help of another person.
Any distraction techniques
A Standard drink will quickly raise the BAC of a 160 pound male by approximately
0.02%
When dopamine is released in the brain while drinking alcohol the user experiences __________
Pleasure
The Liver does this to the alcohol that enters it
breaks it down; metabolizes it
Which of these is a sign of alcohol overdose
A: Vomiting
B: Bad Dancing
C: Choosing to text your ex
Vomiting; other signs include Mental confusion, Slow breathing, Irregular breathing, Slow heart rate, Extremely low body temperature, bluish skin color, or paleness
Bob and his girlfriend Gina just broke up. Bob wants to have a drink to help with the sadness he feels. Name an alternative coping skill that could help bob feel better.
Any healthy coping skill
Which gender is more likely to have a higher BAC level
Women
When endorphins are released in the brain while drinking alcohol the user experiences __________
relaxation; a sense of being calm
Drinking excessively for a long time can cause ______
Liver Damange
True or False: Turning a person on their side when a person is unconscious can help prevent them from choking on their own vomit
True; Also Do not leave an intoxicated person alone, as he or she is at risk of getting injured from falling or choking. Keep the person on the ground in a sitting or partially upright position rather than in a chair.
You have been trying to stop drinking when you feel sad. Joey invites you to a party after you got some bad news from your parents, he says "just come to the party and don't drink". The decision you should make is
Not go to the party, situations where you have used before and where others are using increase the likelihood that you will use too