Alcohol Laws
Anything above what limit is considered illegal for anyone under 21?
.00
Match this definition with its appropriate term: a group of conditions that can occur when a developing baby is exposed to alcohol before birth.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
This part of the body is responsible for breaking down alcohol and removing harmful substances from the blood. Alcoholics tend to permanently damage this organ.
Liver
What part of the brain controls decision making?
Frontal Lobe
What is the only thing that will sober up a person who has consumed alcohol?
What is Time?
If you are underage and you choose to drink in your home, who is held responsible?
Parents
Name a physical effect that someone who suffered from FAS may have
- Low birth weight
- Slower growth
- Smaller body size or growth difficulties
- Specific facial features to FAS
Alcohol causes this part of the body to work harder to maintain the body's fluid balance and filter waste through the blood
Kidneys
The brainstem controls...
automatic life-sustaining functions like breathing, heart rate, & blood pressure
What are 2 signs of alcohol poisoning?
Confusion
Vomiting
Seizures
Slow or irregular breathing
Difficulty waking up
Anything above what limit is considered illegal for anyone over 21 while operating a vehicle?
.08
What are some possible effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) on behavior?
Impulsivity, difficulty managing emotions, poor judgment.
Alcohol weakens this organ's ability to regulate blood sugar and digest food.
Pancreas
What part of the brain is being affected when someones vision is blurry due to too much alcohol?
Occipital Lobe
Why is it crucial to call 911 if someone passes out from alcohol?
Alcohol poisoning can cause brain damage
Alcohol poisoning can lead to slow breathing.
Too much alcohol could lead to someone passing out and choking.
A driver under age 21 caught with any trace of alcohol in their system will lose their driving privileges under this Illinois law.
Zero Tolerance Law
Alcohol enters the pregnant person's bloodstream and can pass through…
The placenta and umbilical cord
Alcohol irritates the lining of this organ and interferes with digestion.
Stomach and Digestive System
Alex drank too much last night and doesn't remember anything. What part of the brain is being affected if she blacked out?
Temporal Lobe
How can combining alcohol and other drugs affect a person's ability to stay safe?
It can intensify alcohol's effects on the brain and vital organs, increasing the risk of alcohol poisoning.
What are the possible legal consequences for a teen caught possessing or consuming alcohol illegally? Please list 3.
Legal penalties, fines, citation/ticket, alcohol education program, drivers license suspension
What are some possible effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) on brain development and a person's ability to learn?
- Difficulty learning and remembering information
- Trouble focusing and paying attention
- Poor judgment and impulse control
- Difficulty managing emotions and behavior
Alcohol can damage this organ making it difficult to fight against infection, and interfere with breathing.
Lungs and respiratory system
John went to a party where there was alcohol present. he ended up drinking a little too much and kept running into things. What part of the brain is being affected if his spatial awareness is off?
Parietal Lobe
If you call 911 because someone becomes unconscious after drinking (assume everyone is underage) what law will protect you?
Good samaritan law