Module 8

Approximately ___________ of fatal highway crashes are alcohol related

31%

In 1990 approximately ___________ people were killed each year due to crashes as compared to approximately ___________ in recent years.

45,000; 30,000

Drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher involved in alcohol related crashes are responsible for approximately __________ of the economic cost and societal harm resulting from alcohol use in 2010.

90%

Heavy alcohol use, which can cause scarring to liver tissue, can result in the liver disease called:

Cirrhosis

An individual who sells an alcoholic beverage to a minor in Texas commits a:

Class A misdemeanor

Recent findings from the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) show a general ___________ of fatalities and injuries from motor vehicle crashes over the last 25 years.

Decline

Alcohol is categorized as a:

Depressant

True or false: All prescription drugs are safe to use when driving.

False

True or false: alcohol consumption and driving only affects the driver.

False

True or false: coffee, shower, exercise, and cold air can all help to speed up the process eliminating alcohol from your system

False

True or false: it is not possible to overdose on alcohol

False

One of the most noticeable side effects of hallucinogen use Is the __________ which occurs when perception of reality is altered.

Flashback

The risk of being involved in a vehicle crash is higher for _________ individuals than ___________ people at all levels of blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

Younger; older

In 1997, the Texas legislator adopted _____________ which established the zero tolerance law for minors

Senate Bill 35

Studies have demonstrated that alcoholics have low levels of __________ in their brain and spinal fluid.

Serotonin

_____________ effect is what happens when you combine the intake of two or more drugs at the same time.

Synergistic

True or false: alcohol is a gateway drug

True

True or false: in 2014, Texas was the state with the highest number of alcoholic used driving fatalities in the U.S

True

Common psychological characteristics of substance abuse include:

- rigid thinking patterns - inability to express or manage feelings - need for control

Alcohol is implicated in a very large number of road collisions because it leads to:

- slow reflexes - problems with vision - loss of self control

Excessive alcohol use can result in long-term negative health effects, including:

- stomach damage - heart damage - brain damage

Some of the short-term health effects of alcohol include:

-decreased peripheral vision, multiple vision, blurry vision, and night vision impairment - impaired judgement - impaired muscle coordination

Once alcohol is in the bloodstream, all people, regardless of weight, will metabolize between ___________ alcohol per hour

.015% to .020%

The presumptive definition of driving under the influence in Texas is having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of:

.08

According to NHTSA's "2014 crash data key findings" report a fatal vehicle crash happens every:

15 minutes

_________ is typically influenced by tolerance, which over time causes symptoms such as "DTs"

Alcohol dependence

An individual may abuse alcohol to:

Cope with every day stressors and use as self medication

Which of the following is one of the six major neurotransmitters that account for most of the effects produced by drug use?

Dopamine

Proof is_________ the alcoholic percentage of a beverage

Double

Which of the following is important for a drug abuse prevention or medication for a high-risk groups?

Early identification and interventions

The first portion of the brain that is affected by alcohol is the _____________ which deals with judgment, awareness, and decision making

Frontal lobe

Impaired drivers:

Have compromised judgement and are incapable of quick decision making in an emergency situation

Which of the following is not a possible contributing factor for an individual's problem with drug abuse?

High self esteem

The ______________ states that any minor arrested under the suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other drugs automatically agrees to having blood or breath samples taken for analysis

Implied consent law for minors

____________ are significant more likely to operate a vehicle intoxicated than __________

Men; women

_____________ is associated with mood and sleep and is impacted by narcotic drugs.

Norepinephrine

The amount of alcohol in a 1.5 oz. sir of hard liquor (around 40% alcohol) is equal to:

One 12 oz. can of regular beer

Which of the following is not a factor that influences underage drinking

Opinions

Heroin, codeine, and morphine are examples of:

Opioids/ narcotics

When alcohol is consumed, it can appear to act as a ____________ for the first hour after consumption, but it's truly a____________.

Stimulant; depressant

Which of the following classifications of drugs produces excitatory effects in the central nervous system, characterized by increased wakefulness, alertness, and depression of appetite?

Stimulants

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is :

The measurement of the weight of alcohol in your bloodstream per unit of volume and it is the best way to determine impairment due to alcohol

An individual who purchases alcohol for a minor in Texas can be fined up to:

$2,000

According to the CDC, projections show that excessive alcohol use had an economic cost of ___________ in the United States in 2010.

$249 billion

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for parents to encourage a zero tolerance lifestyle for their students?

- Set curfews and enforce them - ensure students are well-versed in reasons why they should avoid alcohol and other drugs - Encourage students to get involved in after school activities

Ways to avoid driving impaired include:

- plan ahead and select a designated driver - drink at a friends house and spend the night - take a taxi

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people age:

3-34

Every _________ minutes an alcohol-related motor vehicle crash kills someone

53

According to the CDC's YRBSS, what percentage of Texas high school students in 2013 reported having consumed at least 1 drink?

67%

Any offense DUI by a minor aged 10 to 17 is called __________________ under the family code.

Delinquent conduct

True or false: zero tolerance law in Texas only applies to minors driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

False

Which of the following might be an excuse given by an individual with a substance abuse problem?

"Most people drink more than I do"

The fine for a first offense of driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor for a driver at age 17 to 21 can be up to:

$500

A___________ in Texas carries a fine up to $4,000, suspended drivers license for up to 2 years, and 1 year in jail

2nd DWI offense

The first effects of alcohol use are:

A reduction in a persons inhibition and judgment

The only thing that prevents absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream is ___________.

Abstinence

Lack of emotional control, degraded motor control and simple reaction time, decreased visual and motor coordination, and loss of balance are all effects of:

Depressant use

In 2014, there were significantly ___________ female than male alcohol impaired drivers

Less

Addictive drugs affect a portion of the brain called the:

Limbic system

Which of the following is not a possible penalty a young driver could face if convicted of a DUI by a minor?

Required to retake a driver education course