Effects
TRUE OR FALSE: People who suffer from alcohol abuse tend to have a lower risk of being involved in violence.
FALSE: Alcoholics are more prone to being victims of violence and engaging in violent behaviors.
TRUE OR FALSE: Alcoholism is the third highest cause of death in the U.S.
TRUE: It is the 3rd highest cause of death
Who can help you get help with alcoholism?
a) a family member
b) a friend
c) a guardian or trusted adult
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
If you have a problem with alcohol abuse, feel free to reach out to any trusted adult, family member, or friend. They'll want to do the best they can to help you get professional help and guidance.
TRUE OR FALSE: Being alcohol free lessens your chance of diseases like cancer.
TRUE: Lower risk of diseases is a benefit of being alcohol free!
TRUE OR FALSE: Alcohol affects men and women differently.
TRUE: Men are more likely to have drinking problems than women.
Which of the following is a short term effect of alcoholism?
a) unemployment
b) weakened relationships
c) memory problems
d) less coordination
d) less coordination!
TRUE OR FALSE: Alcoholism kills 1.5 million people each year
FALSE: Alcohol abuse can kill over 3 million people each year!
How can you help someone with an alcohol abuse problem?
(Answer will count as long as it's close)
1. talk to them and understand their situation
2. help them find proper treatment
3. guide them along their journey and provide them with support
TRUE OR FALSE: Being alcohol free increases your chance of intestinal disease
FALSE: Being alcohol free lessens your chance of intestinal disease
TRUE OR FALSE: 20% people who describe themselves as “total abstainers” in 221-2022.
FALSE: 36% of people described themselves as total abstainers
What are two psychological effects of alcohol abuse?
- anxiety
- depression
- distrust of others
- memory problems
- declined brain development
- permanent brain damage
- mood changes / change in behavior
How many people each year suffer from alcoholism in the United States?
a) 11 million
b) 15 million
c) 1 billion
d) 17.5 million
b) 15 million!
TRUE OR FALSE: You cannot reach out to your regular doctor about alcoholism.
FALSE: You can reach out to anyone about getting help with alcoholism. A doctor can provide you with proper resources and tell you where to go to get professional help.
Being alcohol free can...
a) decrease your memory
b) worsen your relationships
c) allow you to be more socially active
d) cause anxiety
c) allow you to be more socially active
Name two short term effects of alcohol consumption.
- stress relief
- bad coordination
- slower brain function
Name a 2 long term effects that alcoholism can cause.
1. memory problems
2. cancer
3. slow brain development
4. learning/memory problems
5. unemployment
What percent of adolescents have been diagnosed with an alcohol disorder?
a) 10.89%
b) 5.76%
c) 2.69%
d) 1.34%
c) 2.69% of adolescents of been diagnosed with an alcohol disorder
TRUE OR FALSE: There is a national hotline for individuals and families facing substance use disorders.
TRUE: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration has a national hotline to call if you or a loved one is faced with a substance use disorder or mental health problems. Call 1-800-622-HELP.
Name 2 benefits of being alcohol free.
- better brain development
- decreased chances of mental disorders
- decreased chances of diseases
- fewer alcohol/hangover symptoms
What's the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration in your blood to be able to drive?
a) 0.34
b) 0.5
c) 0.08
d) 0.9
c) 0.08
Name three diseases/medical conditions that alcoholism can cause.
1. stroke
2. cancer
3. pancreatitis
4. arrhythmias
5. high blood blood pressure
6. heart diseases
7. digestive problems
What percent of the world has an alcohol disorder. (Estimate. Answer will be counted as long as it is ± 5)
1.4% of the world's population has an alcohol disorder.
TRUE OR FALSE: You can get free help with alcoholism.
TRUE: Those who can't afford rehabilitation can use free drug and alcohol rehab centers funded by the state and federal government. In addition to this certain groups like veterans, people of a specific religious group, and people of a priority population can also access these free rehabilitation centers.
What percent of alcoholics receive treatment for it? (Will be counted as correct if the percentage is ±3)
10%
How long does it take for the brain to start to react to alcohol?
(answers will be accepted if they are ±3)
6 minutes