Effects
Is binge drinking good or bad for your health
Bad, there are many short and long term effects to binge drinking.
You are at a friends house and he says we should go to a party. You know alcohol will be there. What should you do?
1. Stay home and dont go.
or
2. Go but dont drink any beer.
What is the legal age limit to drink in the United States?
21
Can you drive with a BAC level of .08?
Yes, .08 is the legal limit for driving.
Binge drinking affects women and men differently. True or false?
True.
Does binge drinking effect teens worse or elders worse.
Binge drinking affects elders worse. This is because the blood concentration becomes higher leaving a decrease of blood flow to the liver.
You plan to go to a party and you know you will get thirsty but you dont want to drink alcohol. What should you do?
Bring your own drink, and never leave it laying anywhere. Keep your eyes on it at all times. And never drink anything from a party. It can be ¨spiced¨" which means there could have been some type of substance poured into it.
On average how many U.S teens have drank alcohol?
About 78% of teens have dranken alcohol.
How can a BAC level of .25 affect you?
All mental, physical and sensory functions are severely impaired. Increased risk of asphyxiation from choking on vomit and of seriously injuring yourself by falls or other accidents.
It is legal to drive with a BAC number of 0.09
False
Name some short term effects (some may count if not listed).
nausea, vomiting, shakiness, hangovers, memory blank, slurred speech, loss of balance, loss of inhibitions, etc.
You go to a party and your friend drinks and is making fun of you for not drinking. You feel like you are missing out but you know what the effects are and what could happen. What do you do?
You decline any drinks and avoid peer pressure. Listen to yourself and not others. Make the right choice!
How many deaths are there due to excessive underage drinking?
About 4,300 teens have died from underage drinking.
How does a BAC level of .30 effect you?
STUPOR. You have little comprehension of where you are. You may pass out suddenly and be difficult to awaken.
Drinking while driving is the number one cause of death in the United States.
False
Name some long term effects (some may count if not listed).
Brain damage, liver damage, unintentional injuries such as car crash, increased family problems, sexual problems, high blood pressure, etc.
You see the cops are coming down the street. You know you havnt drank all night but your friend has. What do you do?
Stay at the party. As long as you know you didn't do anything wrong you should be fine. Let the cops test you. Dont look suspicious and dont try to drive anyone home because it can make you look suspicious.
How many teens that drink and drive also binge drink?
Around 85%
How does a BAC level of .40 effect you?
The onset of coma, and possible death due to respiratory arrest.
Binge drinking can lead to liver disease.
true
What parts of the body does binge drinking mainly affect?
Your brain, heart, and liver.
YOu have been drinking at a party. You weren't keeping track of how many drinks you had. You need to go home and you feel fine. Do you drive home?
No, never drive home after drinking. If you know you only had one or two that may be ok but its better safe than sorry. Call an Uber or find someone sober to take you home.
How many teens in highschool on average drink and drive?
About 10%
It will kill you.
People ages 18-35 binge drink the most
True