Alcohol-Wise Post Quiz (90)

Which of the following is true about drinking and age?

People who start drinking younger are more likely to become dependent on alcohol

What does it mean when you have a "high tolerance" for alcohol?

Takes more alcohol to feel same effects More likely to experience withdrawals when quitting More likely to become dependent on alcohol

At what BAC does a person experience impairment of balance, speech, vision, reaction time, and hearing?

0.08 BAC

What is considered a "standard drink"?

A can of beer (12 oz)

How long does it typically take to metabolize a standard drink?

An hour

Which of these will raise your BAC faster?

Chugging your drink

What is the recommended low-risk threshold for avoiding negative consequences from drinking?

Drink only once a week

What factors affect a person's BAC?

The amount of alcohol consumed Drinking on an empty/full stomach Birth gender Weight

What is the "positive phase" of drinking?

The early phase when my BAC is below 0.06

In general, what do students and staff think about how many students drink?

They think that more students are drinking than really are

Students drink for many reasons. Which of these reasons is most likely to result in negative consequences?

To cope with negative emotions

What does "alcohol blackout" mean?

You are awake but can't recall what happened