Alcohol Basics
This law sets the legal drinking age for people in the US to what age?
21
Alcohol slows down this major body system that controls thinking and movement.
What is the Central Nervous System
Alcohol lowers this ability to make safe and responsible choices.
What is judgment
In the United States, this BAC level is the legal limit for drivers age 21 and older.
What is 0.08%?
Because teens' brains are still developing, alcohol can interfere with this important process.
What is brain development?
This organ in the body is mainly responsible for breaking down alcohol
liver
Drinking alcohol can affect this ability, making it harder to drive safely.
what is reaction time
This risky behavior often occurs when alcohol impairs thinking and decision making.
What is drunk driving
Drivers under 21 can be penalized for having even this small amount of alcohol in their system under “zero tolerance” laws.
What is any measurable BAC (often 0.02% or higher depending on state law)?
Teens driving under the influence of alcohol can likely result?
What are accidents or injuries?
This term describes the amount of alcohol in a person's bloodstream
What is BAC Blood Alcohol Concentartion
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination and is affected by alcohol.
What is the cerebellum
Alcohol can increase this type of behavior, where people act without thinking first.
What is impulsivity
This type of license consequence often occurs after a DUI offense.
What is license revocation or suspension
Alcohol can increase the risk of developing this long-term dependence on alcohol.
What is alcohol addiction or alcohol use disorder?
This substance found in beer, wine, and liquor is responsible for the effects of alcohol on the body
Ethanol
This condition occurs when someone drinks a dangerous amount of alcohol in a short time.
What is alcohol poisoning?
This term describes drinking several alcoholic drinks in a short period of time.
What is binge drinking
This safety strategy involves planning transportation before drinking alcohol.
What is a designated driver?
This part of the brain responsible for decision making and self-control continues developing until the mid-20s.
What is the prefrontal cortex
This unit helps measure how much alcohol is in a drink, regardless of the type of beverage
What is a standard drink
Long-term alcohol abuse can cause this serious liver disease that involves scarring of the liver.
What is cirrhosis
This concept explains how alcohol affects the brain's ability to weigh risks and consequences.
What is impaired decision making
This charge is given when someone drives while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
What is a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI?
Studies show that people who start drinking before age 15 are this many times more likely to develop alcohol dependence later in life.
What is about four times more likely