The Body
Which organ is most responsible for breaking down alcohol?
Liver
Which part of the brain responsible for decision-making is affected first by alcohol?
Prefrontal Cortex
Heavy drinking increases the risk of what type of heart condition?
high blood pressure or cardiomyopathy
Alcohol affects which body system first: circulatory, nervous, or digestive?
Nervous System
True or False: Alcohol can affect your memory after just one night of drinking.
True
True or False: Alcohol can weaken your immune system.
True
Over time, alcohol can cause which disease that scars the liver?
Cirrhosis
Which brain function is affected first by alcohol?
Judgment and decision-making
Alcohol depresses the prefrontal cortex, making it harder to make safe and logical choices.
Alcohol misuse can lead to what type of pancreas inflammation?
Pancreatitis
Name one type of cancer linked to heavy alcohol use.
Breast, colon, liver, mouth, or throat cancer
Heavy alcohol use over time can lead to what mental health issue?
(Two answers)
Depression and anxiety
Alcohol disrupts brain chemistry and can worsen mood disorders, especially during withdrawal.
Name two chronic diseases linked to alcohol misuse.
Liver disease, cancer, heart disease, diabetes complications, or brain damage
In Illinois, the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for drivers 21 and older is what?
Below 0.08%
Even with a BAC of below 0.08%, people can still be charged with a DUI if their driving is impaired.
Long-term heavy drinking can lead to what serious brain disorder involving confusion and memory loss?
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Long-term alcohol use can cause nerve damage, also known as what?
Neuropathy