Judicial Educator Module 8: Alcohol 101: Choosing a Direction

Among respondents who began drinking before the age of fifteen, which percentage of them were classified as alcohol dependents in their life? A) 20% B) 30% C) 35% D) 40%

D

Which category of students is not likely to participate in high risk drinking? A) First year students B) Caucasian students C) Sorority sisters D) Athletes E) Students attending college in the south

D

Are gender factors an issue with how alcohol is processed in the body? If a 160 lb. woman and a 160 lb. man drink alcohol, who is likely to have the higher blood alcohol content? A) Woman B) Man C) Neither- their BACs will be equal

A

True or False? Women have more of the enzyme, alcohol dehydrogenase, so they metabolize alcohol quicker. A) True B) False

A

What is not listed in the module as a short-term effect of alcohol use? A) Vomiting B) Becoming aggressive C) Being loud and boisterous D) Making inappropriate sexual advances

A

If a friend appears to have alcohol poisoning, what is the best choice you can make per the information in this module? A) Put them to bed so they can sleep it off B) Call for assistance and get them medical attention C) Cover them with a blanket and closely monitor their breathing

B

Of the statements that follow, which is correct about tolerance? A) People with increased tolerance to alcohol are not as susceptible to rising BAC levels, compared to individuals with lower tolerance B) Individuals with increased tolerance to alcohol will not feel the effects of alcohol as such as individuals with less tolerance

B

What percentage of college students have never missed a test or done poorly on an exam because of alcohol use? A) 55% B) 60% C) 65% D) 75%

B

Which of the following is not good strategy when addressing your friends drinking problem? A) Go to a low key bar for a couple of beers, it's easier to talk about these things when you take the edge off with a few drinks B) Go out to a comfortable spot where you won't e very distracted, perhaps a restaurant or a coffee shop C) Include someone else in the discussion, perhaps another friend who is also concerned

B

How many gallons of alcohol do college students consume per year? A) 330,000 million B) 25 million C) 430 million

C