Standard Drink Savvy
What is the standard serving size (in ounces) for beer?
12 ounces!
Mythbusters: Booze Edition
True or False: A shot of liquor has less alcohol than a can of beer.
False (They both contain the same amount of pure alcohol.)
Name one obvious sign that someone may be suffering from alcohol poisoning.
Vomiting, shallow breathing, paleness, or unresponsiveness/unconsciousness.
Alcohol is categorized as what type of drug: a stimulant or a depressant?
Depressant!
Name one safe alternative to driving after consuming alcohol.
Designated driver, rideshare/taxi, walking (if close), or calling a sober friend/RA.
What is the standard serving size (in ounces) for wine?
5 ounces.
True or False: Eating a big meal before drinking will prevent you from getting drunk.
False (Food slows the absorption, but does not stop or prevent intoxication.)
If a friend is passed out, in what position should you place them while waiting for help?
The Recovery Position (on their side)
Approximately how many standard drinks can the human body process per hour?
One standard drink.
Name one key benefit of using a designated driver.
They remain sober, they don't have to worry about a DUI, they ensure the group gets home safely.
In ounces, what is the standard serving size for 80-proof liquor?
1.5 Ounces
True or False: Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will help you sober up quickly.
False (Food slows the absorption, but does not stop or prevent intoxication.)
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit for driving in all U.S. states?
0.08% BAC
Name two factors that cause women to typically reach a higher BAC than men drinking the same amount
Lower body water content, less enzyme production to break down alcohol, and higher body fat percentage. (Need 2 for full points)
Name two ways to pace yourself while drinking to keep your BAC low.
Alternating alcoholic drinks with water/soda, avoiding drinking games, or limiting to 1 drink per hour. (Need 2 for full points)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! If a typical hard seltzer is 5% ABV, how many 12-oz cans equal two standard drinks?
Two 12-oz cans. (One 12-oz can is one standard drink.)
True or False: Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks for men or 4 or more drinks for women in about a 2-hour period.
True.
What is the most important piece of information you should provide to first responders when calling for help for alcohol poisoning?
The amount and type of alcohol consumed and when they started/stopped drinking.
What is the function of the BAC in the body?
A measurement of the percentage of alcohol in the bloodstream.
What is the general term for a campus policy that protects students who seek medical help for alcohol-related emergencies?
Medical Amnesty or Good Samaritan Policy.