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DUI/DWI
University Policy
100
The drinking age in the United States is ___ .
21 years of age.
100
One in 6 U.S. adults binge drinks about four times a month, consuming about ___ drinks per binge.
8.
100
Alcohol can affect and cause damage to your ____ A: Brain B: Heart C: Liver D: All of the above
D: All of the above!
100
DUI stands for ___. DWI stands for ___.
Driving Under the Influence / Driving While Intoxicated
100
True or False: The ERAU alcohol policy can be found on page 2 of the Residence Life Policy Guide.
FALSE! IT'S ON PAGE 3! YOU ALL SHOULD READ IT!
200
What percent of suicides are associated with alcohol misuse?
About 33%.
200
True or False: The prevalence of binge drinking among men is twice the prevalence among women.
TRUE!
200
True or False: Alcohol increases sexual performance.
FALSE! Alcohol depresses nerve centers in the hypothalamus that control sexual arousal and performance. While the urge may increase, performance decreases.
200
The highest rates of drunk driving occur among drivers aged ___.
21-24 years of age.
200
I'm under 21, can I have alcohol in my suite, even if it's unopened?
NO!!!
300
True or False: Alcohol relieves depression.
FALSE! Alcohol makes depression worse.
300
About ___ % of the alcohol consumed by youth under the age of 21 in the United States is in the form of binge drinks.
90%.
300
True or False: Excessive alcohol consumption can be life-threatening.
TRUE! Alcohol affects the area of the brain responsible for breathing and body temperature, and can induce sleepiness, slow your breathing and lower your body temperature, which can be fatal.
300
With a Blood Alcohol Content at the legal limit of .08, it would take ____ to completely eliminate alcohol from your system.
Approximately 6 hours.
300
I'm over 21, so does that mean I can have alcohol in my room?
Yes, however you are limited to beer and wine ONLY (no more than 12 bottles of beer and 2 bottles of wine).
400
Alcohol consumption by college students is linked to at least ___ student deaths per year.
1,400
400
True or False: Binge drinking can be fatal.
TRUE! Overdosing on alcohol can stop your breathing or stop your heart, or you could choke on your vomit.
400
True or False: Alcohol does not affect the portion of the brain known as the Cerebellum?
FALSE! The Cerebellum is the area of the brain responsible for movement and balance. Excessive alcohol consumption can result in staggering, off-balance swagger.
400
True or False: You're under 21, but you're under the legal limit for Blood Alcohol Content. You're still OK to drive.
FALSE! The US has a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 21. Consequences for having ANY alcohol in your system include heavy fines, license suspension, and even jail.
400
True or False: alcohol is permitted in the public/common areas.
FALSE: Alcohol is permitted ONLY in bedrooms, suites, and living rooms, NOT in public or common areas (lounges, balconies, hallways, stairwells, etc)
500
One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or ___ ounces (1 shot) of 80-proof distilled spirits.
1.5 ounces
500
Binge drinking can lead to numerous health problems, other than death. Name 4.
Unintentional injuries, intentional injuries, alcohol poisoning, STDs, unintended pregnancy, high blood pressure, stroke, liver disease, neurological damage, sexual dysfunction, poor control of diabetes.
500
Excessive alcohol use can increase your risk for several cancers. Name three.
Mouth, Esophagus, Throat, Liver, Breast
500
Every ___ minutes, someone in America is killed in a drunk driving accident.
53 minutes. That equates to 27 people every day.
500
I'm having some friends over for a few beers tonight. We're all over 21, but my bum roommate is only 19. Can we still drink?
NO! If ANYONE in the room/suite is under 21, NO alcohol may be stored or consumed in the room/suite.