AlcoholEdu | Health
How much pure alcohol is included in a standard drink?
0.6 oz
One standard drink typically equals:
12 oz. of beer, 1.5 oz. hard liquor, 5 oz. wine
What percentage of high school students have never had a drink of alochol?
61%
Hypothalamus
Responsible for regulating blood pressure and heart rate.
What are some key factors that influence BAC?
Sex, weight, time, and other liquids, food, or drugs in your system,
Myth or Fact: Students should start drinking young to learn how to drink responsibility and safely.
Myth - High school students who drink are at a higher risk for academic problems, legal problems, & sexual assault.
What are some risk factors of alcohol consumption?
Prescription or over the counter drugs, energy drinks, sugary mixers, and drinking games
What is true of alcohol advertisements?
They target men and women differently, focus on stereotypes, and don't show the negative sides of drinking.
Frontal Lobes
This part of the brain is responsible for judgment and decision- making.
Cerebellum
This part of the brain is responsible for muscle movements.
Hippocampus
This region is responsible for memory and learning. Alcohol, especially if consumed quickly, can impair this part of the brain and cause "blackouts."
True or False? Alcohol is a drug.
True - Alcohol is a drug
True or False? Most glasses hold more than one standard drink
True - Most glasses hold more than one standard drink.
When a person blacks out, their hippocampus is unable to:
record to memories
"When media portrays alcohol use it often DOES NOT show..."
the unhealthy consequences of drinking
What are some signs of alcohol poisoning?
Having passed out or being in a semiconscious state, difficulty waking up or talking, slow or irregular breathing, and cool, pale, or bluish skin.
Research shows that the brain:
Continues to develop until people are in their mid-20s
What are some protective factors for alcohol consumption?
Eating before or while drinking, drinking water, and slower drinking
What is the zero tolerance law?
It is illegal for anyone under 21 to drive a car after drinking any amount of alcohol. The .08 BAC is only applicable to individuals of legal drinking age
pituitary gland
Its main function is to produce hormones into your bloodstream. These hormones can affect other organs and glands, especially your: thyroid, reproductive organs, adrenal glands
What steps should be taken if alcohol poisoning is suspected?
Lay the victim on their side, do NOT put them to bed, call 911, monitor breathing and heart rate, stay until help arrives
Eduardo had just graduated from college and has a job interview tomorrow. He's excited and nervous, and is having trouble falling asleep. A friend asks him to meet up for a drink to loosen him up and make him less stressed. What should Eduardo do?
Stay home and stay sober. Alcohol can negatively affect his sleep cycle, and he may make poor decisions. He needs to stay focused and get a lot of rest.
What specifically in your body does alcohol interfere with and disrupt?
The central nervous system and the normal functions of your brain and body
