Definitions
a clear liquid which contains chemicals that alter the way that the brain and several other parts of the body function for a short while.
FALSE: Alcohol is a depressant, but a depressant slows down your cognitions (thinking).
True or False: When consuming alcohol safely, I should so alone so that I don't risk hurting anyone else.
FALSE: Drinking alone increases the risk of something going wrong, as no one will be there to help you should you drink too much.
What does a controlled substance mean?
If something is a controlled substance, it means there are conditions you need to meet before you can legally purchase and consume it.
Slurred speech, dizziness and poor memory are all short-term consequences of too much alcohol.
True
Should you eat a full meal before drinking alcohol? Why or why not?
Yes, you should. A full stomach causes alcohol to digest slower and process slower, giving your body more time to adjust.
What does tolerance refer to when discussing alcohol?
Tolerance refers to how much alcohol one can consume without experiencing the phycological effects (becoming drunk).
Long-term consequences of too much alcohol includes: (Name three)
Cancer, Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Pancreatitus, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Weakened Immune System, Depression, Anxiety, Difficulties with memory, learning and thinking
What should I do when I plan to go out to a bar and drink with my friends? (Transportation).
Make sure to get a ride there and back; never drive yourself to or from the bar when planning to drink alcohol.
What is Excessive Drinking?
Excessive drinking refers to drinking too much alcohol or too frequently, leading to potential long-term consequences and alcohol addiction.
True or False: Everyone who has one glass of wine will become drunk.
FALSE. Different people have different tolerances for alcohol, meaning that something that causes one person to become drunk may not have the same effect on someone else.
True or false: If I start to feel dizzy and unusually happy, I can keep drinking as long as I am still having fun.
FALSE: When you start to feel the effects of becoming drunk, it is safer to stop drinking for the evening and allow your body to process the alcohol.
What is Alcohol Addiction?
Alcohol Addiction is a chronic relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drinking, loss of control over alcohol intake, and negative emotional states when alcohol is not available.
In 2023, Alcohol addiction affected roughly one in 25 people over the age of 12 years old.
FALSE: The correct statistic is one in 10 people over the age of 12 years old.
True or False: All alcoholic beverages contain the same amount of alcohol, so they will all make you equally drunk.
FALSE: Alcoholic beverages can contain varying amounts of alcohol.