ALCOHOL
How many ounces are in one standard drink of wine?
5oz
What's one short-term risk of using substances
accidents, blackouts, poor decision making
What does "BAC" stand for?
Blood Alcohol concentration
What happens to your reaction time when you drink alcohol?
It slows down
What should you do if someone is unresponsive or has irregular breathing?
call 911 immediately
The body processes about how many drinks per hour
One drink per hour
What's one long term risk of frequent substance use
Dependence, health issues, or academic impact
At what BAC level does someone reach the legal limit for driving in the US?
0.08%
What physical skill is most impacted by alcohol first- fine motor skills or gross motor skills
Fine motor skills
what is one key sign of alcohol poisoning
Ex: confusion, vomiting, slow breathing
What three things does alcohol impair even at low levels
judgement, coordination and reaction time
How can substances use affect mental health in the long run
worsens anxiety, depression, mood, and sleep
At what BAC level does severe intoxication (blurred vision and slurred speech) occur?
around 0.15-0.25
Which part of the brain controls judgment and decision-making and it is affects even at low BAC levels?
frontal lobe
Describe what "cold, clammy, or pale skin" might indicate
Alcohol poisoning or medical emergency
Name one safe choice to make when drinking to protect yourself
Ex: never leave your drink unattended, don't accept a drink you didn't see poured, know your limit
What can hangovers and withdrawals mimic
symptoms of mental health struggles
Which goggles simulated a BAC around 0.06 and 0.08
Blue strap goggles
Which brain area does cannabis affect that leads to poor memory and attention?
The hippocampus
Should you wait to see if someone "sleeps it off" if they're unresponsive
No- call for help immediately
What does it mean to "always have a choice" in the context of Delta Zeta's initiative
Empowerment to make safe, smart and personal decisions about alcohol and behavior
Why does substance use often make stress worse and not better?
It disrupts sleep, mood and focus which leading to burnout and emotional exhaustion
Name one part of the brain most affected by alcohol that controls balance and coordination
The cerebellum
what can happen to memory when someone's BAC gets high enough for blackouts
the brain stops forming new memories (short-term memory loss)
Name all four major warning signs of alcohol poisoning listed in the presentation
Confusion/unresponsiveness, slow or irregular breathing, vomiting while unconscious, cold/clammy/pale skin