3rd Millennium Alcohol-Wise Quiz

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

  • .06 BAC
  • .15 BAC
  • .08 BAC (correct)
  • .25 BAC

Which of the following is true about drinking and age?

  • It doesn't matter how young you are when you start drinking
  • People who start drinking younger are more likely to become dependent on alcohol (correct)
  • People who start drinking younger learn how to manage better than those who start when they are older

Which factors affect a person's BAC?

  • Exercising while drinking
  • The amount of alcohol consumed
  • All (correct)
  • Drinking on an empty or full stomach

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

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

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

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What is the 'positive phase' of drinking?

<p>The early phase when my BAC is below .06 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these will raise your BAC faster?

<p>Chugging your drink (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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Which of these is considered a 'standard drink?'

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

<p>It takes more alcohol to feel the same effects (A), You are more likely to become dependent on alcohol (C), You are more likely to experience withdrawals when quitting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'alcohol blackout' mean?

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Flashcards

.08 BAC

Balance, speech, vision, reaction time, and hearing are impaired at this BAC.

Drinking and Age

Individuals who begin drinking at a younger age have a higher likelihood of developing alcohol dependence.

Factors Affecting BAC

Multiple factors, including quantity consumed, body weight, gender, and food intake, influence a person's BAC.

Low-Risk Drinking Frequency

To minimize health risks, it's advised to limit alcohol consumption to once a week.

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Alcohol Metabolism Time

The body typically requires one hour to metabolize a standard alcoholic drink.

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Perception of Student Drinking

There is a tendency to overestimate the drinking habits of fellow students.

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Positive Phase of Drinking

The beginning of drinking, when BAC is below .06

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Chugging vs. Sipping

Consuming drinks rapidly leads to a quicker increase in blood alcohol concentration.

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Drinking to Cope

Drinking to cope with negative emotions is most likely to result in negative consequences.

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Standard Drink

A can of beer (approx. 12 oz.).

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Alcohol Tolerance

Needing more alcohol to feel the same effects.

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Alcohol Blackout

Being awake while intoxicated but having no memory of events later.

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Study Notes

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

  • Impairment of balance, speech, vision, reaction time, and hearing begins at ~.08 BAC.
  • Higher BAC levels lead to more severe impairments; ~.25 BAC is particularly dangerous.

Drinking Age and Alcohol Dependence

  • Early initiation of drinking increases the risk of developing alcohol dependence.
  • The assumption that young drinkers manage alcohol better than older initiators is incorrect.

Factors Affecting BAC

  • Consumed alcohol quantity, type, and strength contribute to BAC rates.
  • Other influencing factors include exercise during drinking, stomach fullness, birth gender, duration of drinking, body weight, and hydration efforts while drinking.

Low-Risk Drinking Recommendations

  • Consuming alcohol only once a week is advised to avoid negative health consequences.

Metabolism of Alcohol

  • The average time taken to metabolize a standard drink is about one hour.

Perceptions of Student Drinking

  • Many perceive that more students drink than the actual numbers indicate, leading to misconceptions about alcohol use.

Positive Phase of Drinking

  • The "positive phase" occurs when BAC is below ~.06, where individuals may feel lively and engaging.

Rapid BAC Increase

  • Chugging drinks significantly raises BAC levels faster than drinking slowly.

Reasons for Drinking

  • Coping with negative emotions is the primary reason likely to lead to adverse consequences for students.

Standard Drink Definition

  • A standard drink is defined as a can of beer, roughly 12 oz, compared to larger wine glasses or multiple liquor shots.

Alcohol Tolerance

  • High tolerance means individuals require more alcohol to achieve the same effects.
  • Greater tolerance also correlates with a higher likelihood of withdrawal symptoms and dependence on alcohol.

Alcohol Blackout

  • An alcohol blackout is characterized by being conscious yet having no memory recall of events during intoxication.

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