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Some drinks are stronger than other depending on what?
Amount and volume percentage
Is alcohol a depressant?
Yes
The legal age to drink in NJ is...?
21+
What are moist states?
States with counties that could either allow or prohibit alcohol consumption.
Who was the actor that played Harry Potter that was affected by alcohol?
Daniel Radcliffe
Being drunk brings upon what kind of feeling?
Euphoric
Name 1 of the three main types of alcohol.
Ethanol, Methanol, or Isopropanol
Are alcohol related deaths in the U.S. increasing or decreasing?
Increasing
What are dry states?
States who strictly prohibit the use of alcohol consumption.
Is alcohol physiological or psychological?
Both
How can alcohol make you sick?
Irritates the stomach and has a negative effect on the inner ear
Name 3 types of distilled alcoholic beverages.
gin, brandy, whiskey, rum, tequila, or vodka
Name 3 places you can purchase alcohol.
Liquor store, restaurant, club
How many men die of alcohol abuse each year?
An estimate of 62,000
Name 2 cures/solution for alcoholism.
(1) Set your "stop drinking" goals, (2) Clean your house of alcohol, (3) Plan alcohol free days, (4) Keep busy, (5) Tell friends and family, and/or (5) BE CONSISTENT
Name the 4 long term effects of alcohol.
Addiction, liver disease, high blood pressure, and cancer
Name the 4 street names for alcohol (in general)
Juice, hooch, vino, or sauce
When you drink a large amount of alcohol you then become what?
Intoxicated
How many women die of alcohol abuse each year?
An estimate of 26,000
Name 4 famous people affected by alcohol other than the one who played Harry Potter?
Bradley Cooper, David Hasselhoff, Amy Winehouse, Mel Gibson, Billy Joel, Robin Williams, Carrie Fisher
What areas of the brain shut down if alcohol is consumed regularly?
Areas of the brain responsible for breathing, heart rate, and temperature control
Which type of alcohol is rubbing alcohol? What is it used for?
Isopropanol; cleaning & disinfecting
What does alcohol do to the chemical signals between neurons?
It blocks it
Is it illegal to be publicly intoxicated in NJ?
No, however it IS illegal to cause any disturbance while drunk.
What are the 5 types of alcoholics?
(1) Young Adults, (2) Young Antisocial, (3) Functional, (4) Intermediate Familia, and (5) Chronic Severe