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Drinking & Driving
Drinking & Violence
Short-Term Effects of Alcohol Use
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Use
Underage Drinking Problems/Statistics
100
True or False: Every two minutes, a person is injured in a drunk driving crash.
True (http://www.madd.org/statistics/)
100
Which of the following deaths have been linked to alcohol use? A. Drowning B. Homicide C. Suicide D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 573)
100
True or False: Alcohol is a stimulant, a drug that slows the central nervous system.
False; Alcohol is a depressant. (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 567)
100
True or False: Alcohol use can have long-term effects on a user’s physical, mental/emotional, and social health.
True (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 569)
100
How many people are killed each year due to teen alcohol use? A. 10,675 B. 4,300 C. 525 D. 2,500
Answer: B. 4,300 (http://www.madd.org/statistics/)
200
Which of the following does not determine blood alcohol concentration (BAC)? A. Body size B. Amount of alcohol consumed C. Blood type D. Gender
C. Blood type (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 578)
200
True or False: Fights are less likely to break out at parties where alcohol is used.
False (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 574)
200
Which of the following is not a short-term effect of Alcohol Use? A. Changes to the Brain. B. Pancreas Problems. C. Increase in blood pressure. D. Digestive System Problems.
C. Increase in blood pressure; Increase in blood pressure is considered a long-term effect (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 569)
200
What is a long-term effect of alcohol use on the digestive system? A. Buildup of fat cells in the liver. B. Nausea C. Tumors D. Ulcers
D. Ulcers (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 569)
200
True or False: Teens who start drinking by age 15 are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than people who do not start drinking until age 21.
True (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 576)
300
True or False: Adult drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent can be charged with drunk driving.
False; 0.08 percent (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 579)
300
True or False: Alcohol use is a factor in one-third to two-thirds of sexual assaults or date-rape cases.
True (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 574)
300
True or False: The short-term effects of alcohol are dependent on how much alcohol is consumed, and thus how much alcohol is in the blood (the blood alcohol level).
True(https://www.healthyplace.com/addictions/alcoholism/short-term-long-term-effects-of-alcohol/)
300
True or False: If a person stops using alcohol, some of the physical effects of long-term alcohol use can be reversed over time.
True (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 569)
300
True or False: Over 75% of all 10th graders drink alcohol.
False; 40% (http://www.madd.org/statistics/)
400
True or False: One American life is lost every 20 minutes in alcohol related auto crashes.
True (http://www.alcoholalert.com/drinking-and-driving.html)
400
True or False: Alcohol is closely associated with violent crimes more than any illegal drug.
True (https://www.ncadd.org/about-addiction/alcohol-drugs-and-crime)
400
Toxic chemicals are released as ___________ metabolizes alcohol. A. the heart B. the liver C. the kidneys D. the pancreas
B. the liver (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 568)
400
__________ is a long-term effect of alcohol use in which the body becomes accustomed to higher and higher doses of alcohol after a long period of overconsumption. A. Tolerance B. Addiction C. Craving D. Withdrawal
A. Tolerance (https://drugabuse.com/library/the-effects-of-alcohol-use/)
400
Teens who drink are often twice as likely to __________ as teens who do not drink. A. be diagnosed with liver disease B. gain popularity C. contract an STD D. face disciplinary action
C. contract an STD (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 574)
500
Which of the following is a good step to avoid a drunk driving accident? A. Get in a car with a drunk driver. B. Eating a cheeseburger. C. Drive while intoxicated. D. Call home for a ride.
D. Call home for a ride. (Glencoe Health, Mary H. Bronson, page 579)
500
True or False: In a year, about 62% of homicides are carried out under the influence of alcohol.
False; 86% (https://addictionresource.com/alcohol-rehab/the-effects-of-alcohol/alcohol-related-crimes/)
500
What is considered the most common short-term effect of alcohol abuse? A. Hangover B. Death C. Dehydration D. Stroke
A. Hangover (http://www.alcoholic.org/research/the-effects-of-alcohol/)
500
What is considered the most common long-term effect of alcohol abuse? A. Alcohol Poisoning B. Brain Damage C. Cancer D. Liver Disease
Answer: D. Liver Disease (http://www.alcoholic.org/research/the-effects-of-alcohol/)
500
Why do teens drink? A. Curiosity. B. To feel older. C. To fit in. D. All of the above
D. All of the above (http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/alcohol.html#)