myth #1
True or false, alcohol warms your body up?
False
True/False: Alcohol isn't as bad as vaping.
False
true or false alchohol helps you sleep?
What is false?
Does alcohol dilate or contract your blood cells?
Alcohol makes your blood cells dilate.
Name three cancers that can be caused by drinking.
Mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, and chest (just three).
Does alcohol affect the core REM cycles, and what does this mean
What is yes, it makes you rem cycle non affective slowing eye movement, and dreams
What is one thing that alcohol can take away when it comes to body temperature?
Alcohol takes away the brain's ability to signal your perception of cold.
What can lead to fatality by drinking?
Alcohol poisoning, leading to a coma.
Does alcohol put you more at risk of hypothermia? Explain.
Yes, because it tricks your mind into thinking you are warm.
Fill in the blank: Alcohol causes severe __ problems, unlike some drugs.
mental health
Why do people believe this myth?
People believe this myth is true because although it lowers your overall temperature your skin feels warmer because that's where the blood is going to.
What three factors encourage people to believe this myth?
Legality, social acceptance (Culture), and Glamorization.