Alcohol Vocab
A drug that slows down the central nervous system.
Depressant
What is the number one reason why teens decide to drink?
Peer Pressure
Could get burned and not feel it. Could get frostbite and not feel it.
What type of alcohol has the highest alcohol percentage? (beer, wine, liquor)
Liquor
How long will it take the liver to process one drink?
1 hour
Alcohol Abuse
Name one Media Message that has promoted alcohol.
music, advertisements, movies
Because alcohol is a depressant, what might be an immediate effect someone could experience?
Sleepy, slowed thoughts, decreased physical strength
What percentage of alcohol is in Beer typically?
4%-6%
What is one thing you can do to sober up quicker?
Time
A pattern of drinking where you reach a BAC of .08% in less than 2 hours
Binge Drinking
True or False: Consuming food before drinking will affect your tolerance to the alcohol.
True
Ulcers or holes in the lining of organs could happened when alcohol is abused for long periods of time. What is one organ that might suffer from alcohol abuse?
Liver or Stomach
What percentage of alcohol is typically in wine?
12%
Name two things you should do if you find someone who is passed out or blacked out from alcohol.
Lay them on their side. Call 911
BAC stands for what?
Blood Alcohol Content
True or False: A person who drinks often will not become more tolerant of alcohol.
False
What is one thing that might happen to someone who is experiencing alcohol poisoning?
vomiting, coma, stroke, confusion, slow breathing
If a bottle of liquor says it is 80 proof, what percent alcohol is it?
40%
What BAC level will result in a DWI or Legally Drunk?
.08
State in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person's physical and mental control is reduced
Intoxication
Why might females feel the effects of alcohol faster than males?
Females typically have more fat
Fat
How many ounces of wine are considered "one drink"?
4-5 ounces
The "proof" is ______ the % of alcohol in the bottle.
double