Alcohol Basics
This is the legal drinking age in the United States.
What is 21?
A drug that requires a doctor’s approval is called this.
What is a prescription drug?
True or False: Drinking coffee will sober someone up.
What is False?
A sudden change in _____ can be a warning sign of substance abuse.
What is behavior?
Talking to a trusted adult or friend is a form of this.
What is seeking help/support?
Beer, wine, and liquor all contain this substance.
What is alcohol?
Mixing drugs or drugs with alcohol can be very _____.
What is dangerous?
True or False: You can become addicted to prescription drugs.
What is True?
Needing more of a drug to feel the same effect is called this.
What is tolerance?
Exercise, music, and journaling are healthy ways to deal with this.
What is stress?
Alcohol affects this part of the body that controls thinking and decision-making.
What is the brain?
Taking Adderall or other study drugs without a prescription is considered this.
What is drug misuse?
True or False: Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of age.
What is True?
Feeling sick when not using a substance is called this.
What is withdrawal?
This is a safe way to get home if you’ve been drinking.
What is a designated driver or rideshare(lyft/uber)?
This can happen if someone drinks alcohol and drives a car.
What is a car accident or DUI?
Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol at parties increases the risk of this.
What is an overdose?
True or False: Mixing alcohol with energy drinks is safe.
What is False?
Hiding substance use from friends or family can be a sign of this.
What is addiction?
Choosing sober activities during the week can improve focus, energy, and ________.
What is mental health?
Drinking too much alcohol in a short amount of time is called this.
What is binge drinking?
Regular marijuana use can negatively affect memory and ________, especially during classes or exams.
What is concentration or focus?
True or False: Substance abuse only affects the person using drugs.
What is False?
Noticeable weight gain or loss, poor hygiene, change in sleep patterns are all ____ signs of substance abuse.
What is physical.
Setting limits before going out can help prevent ________ drinking.
What is excessive or binge drinking?