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alcohol edu

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when do negative effects of drinking begin?
when a person's BAC rises about .06; fatigue, slower breathing, reduced coordination, drowsiness, and a general "down" feeling
what factor is not mentioned in hangovers?
caffeine
can college students develop a dependency on alcohol?
47% of people who begin drinking before age 14 develop a dependency at some point in their lives; and 13% in the past year (compared to (9% and 2%) who started drinking after age 20
true or false: nearly 47% of the people who began drinking at/before the age of 14 became dependent on alcohol at some point in their life
true
point of diminishing returns
the point at which alcohol stops working as a stimulant and brings on a more down feeling, drunk, dysphoric, depressed; reaction to alcohol depends on behavioral, genetic, and personal differences
what are academic, relational, and health problems associated with high risk drinking?
blackouts, injuries, illnesses, missed classes, unprotected sex, failing grades/classes, accidental death and suicide
what fraction of college students fail to enroll in their second year due to drinking?
1/3
consequences of heavy drinking
blackouts, injuries, illnesses, missed classes, unprotected sex, failing grades/classes, accidental death and suicide
male consequences of heavy drinking
two to three times more likely than females to damage property, physically injure others, get into fights, and get in trouble with police such as an arrest for their drinking
female consequences of heavy drinking
more likely to become intoxicated than men when drinking the same amount of alcohol; more likely to experience unwanted sexual advances and depression
effects of heavy drinking on other students
assault, bullying, and interrupted sleep
who is more likely to become more intoxicated when drinking the same amount of alcohol
women
who is more likely to become depressed from alcohol
women
who is more likely to get into a fight from alcohol
men
who is more likely to have academic problems
both men and women
what is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 35?
alcohol related accidents and violence
before you drink what are some safer ways to get home?
arrange for a DD before drinking, call a taxi, call a sober friend or family member and ask for a ride
what should you do when attending a party?
leave someone a message so they know where you are, avoid illegal drugs, go only where you want, set a limit, watch out for your friends, create a buddy system, don't be a passive bystander
what are the symptoms of alcohol poisoning?
person is passed out and difficult to wake him or her up, vomiting while unconscious, breathing less than 12 times per minute and very shallow, skin and lips are cold and clammy
you're at a party and an intoxicated person goes to sleep or loses consciousness. what is the first thing you do?
immediately attempt to wake this person up and get him or her to respond, or call 911
what is more dangerous?
consuming large amounts of drinking (4-5 at time) even if it is infrequent
why should people under 21 avoid drinking?
associated with depression, academic failure, and sexual assault as well as a higher risk of death from suicide, homicide, and unintentional injuries from burns or vehicles, could also increase risk of addiction; brain still not fully developed
correlation of sexual assault and alcohol
heavy drinkers between the age of 18-25 were more than twice as likely to contract STD; alcoholism estimates that, of all women who have experienced sexual assault, approximately 1/2 of those cases involving consumption by the perpetrator, victim, or both
indicators of a drinking problem
family or social problems arise, you are hiding liquor lying about drinking, making promises about drinking to yourself and others, feeling guilty after drinking, getting drunk when intending to stay sober, significantly increased tolerance to alcohol, drinking capacity, once big, is now dropping, blackouts, increased absence or lateness, marked changes to behavior or personality when drinking, gulping drinks, drunk frequently, academic or job difficulty related to drinking,
danger of combining alcohol and drugs (opiates, sedatives)
drowsiness, slowed breathing, impaired motor control, memory problems, blackout, increased risk for overdose and death
alcohol and stimulants
masks depression action of alcohol, may increase BP and psychological tension, increases risk for overdose
alcohol and weed
reduces coordination and reaction time, impairs tracking ability and peripheral vision
alcohol and antidepressants
drowsiness, dizziness, increased risk for overdose, increased feeling of depression in adolescents, suicide
alcohol and antibiotics
fast heartbeat, sudden changes in BP, stomach pain, vomiting, headaches, possible liver damage
alcohol and antihistamines
drowsiness, dizziness, increased risk of OD
alcohol and aspirin
upset stomach, bleeding, ulcers, danger of liver damage
which of the following is true about the effects of combining alcohol and caffeine?
caffeine masks the depressant effects of alcohol, caffeine and alcohol mixture cause dehydration, once caffeine wears off, full depressant effects of alcohol can hit leading to a nasty hangover
calories in drinks
each standard drink contains at least 100 calories, run about 8 minutes at a pace of 6mph to run off calories
true or false: alcohol takes effect more quickly when mixed with caffeinated/carbonated drinks
true
true or false: the body uses the calories in the alcohol as a source of energy in the same way it uses calories in food
false
drinking alcohol has little or no effect on the body's ability to build muscle strength (t or f)
false
alcohol does not interfere with muscle recovery and healing (t or f)
false
mixing alcohol and energy drink does not increase the risk of alcohol related consequences
false
approximately how many calories are in one standard drink?
100-150
t or f: alcohol can interfere with sleep patterns, muscle recovery and healing
true
how many deaths does passive smoking account for
53,000
what percent of student chose not to drink
25-33%
what do campus social norms tell us?
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what are some things you can do to reduce the secondary effect of neighbor or roommate heavy drinking?
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#1 date rape drug on college campuses?
alcohol
zero tolerance law
illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher
what should you do if a person passes out at a party?
call 911, don't leave them alone, attempt to wake them up, try getting them in a cold shower
two party tips for moderate drinker
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at what BAC do social drinkers quit drinking
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how does drinking on an empty stomach affect peak blood alcohol concentration
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when should you definitely abstain from alcohol
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at what level of drinking do risk factors increase for health, academic, and social problems
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