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What percentage of first-year students fail to enroll their second year?
What percentage of first-year students fail to enroll their second year?
33%
If you reach a BAC level beyond a normal social drinking range and do not feel some of the effects of lower BACs, you have a higher tolerance for alcohol.
If you reach a BAC level beyond a normal social drinking range and do not feel some of the effects of lower BACs, you have a higher tolerance for alcohol.
True
Which of the following statements is true about college students and drinking?
Which of the following statements is true about college students and drinking?
Which of the following statements is true about college drinking?
Which of the following statements is true about college drinking?
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If you drive with a BAC in the 0.10 to 0.14 range, your chances of being killed in a single-vehicle crash are:
If you drive with a BAC in the 0.10 to 0.14 range, your chances of being killed in a single-vehicle crash are:
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Which of the following beverages has the highest amount of alcohol?
Which of the following beverages has the highest amount of alcohol?
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How does drinking on an empty stomach affect peak blood alcohol concentration?
How does drinking on an empty stomach affect peak blood alcohol concentration?
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The unit used to express the amount of alcohol circulating in your bloodstream is called:
The unit used to express the amount of alcohol circulating in your bloodstream is called:
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How long does it normally take to process and eliminate 3 beers from the system?
How long does it normally take to process and eliminate 3 beers from the system?
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At what level of drinking do risk factors increase for health, academic, and social problems?
At what level of drinking do risk factors increase for health, academic, and social problems?
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Which factors determine BAC? (Select all that apply)
Which factors determine BAC? (Select all that apply)
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What consequences of heavy drinking do men and women experience differently?
What consequences of heavy drinking do men and women experience differently?
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What are some things you can do to reduce the secondary effects of a neighbor or roommate's heavy drinking? (Select all that apply)
What are some things you can do to reduce the secondary effects of a neighbor or roommate's heavy drinking? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following is true about the brain's function under alcohol influence?
Which of the following is true about the brain's function under alcohol influence?
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Why is rapid consumption of multiple drinks or Jell-O shots dangerous?
Why is rapid consumption of multiple drinks or Jell-O shots dangerous?
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What are some safer ways to get home from a party if you've been drinking? (Select all that apply)
What are some safer ways to get home from a party if you've been drinking? (Select all that apply)
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What should you do if a person passes out at a party? (Select all that apply)
What should you do if a person passes out at a party? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following statements is true about the effects of combining alcohol and caffeine?
Which of the following statements is true about the effects of combining alcohol and caffeine?
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How long does it take the body to metabolize a given amount of alcohol?
How long does it take the body to metabolize a given amount of alcohol?
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How long should Craig wait before driving home after having 4 mixed drinks?
How long should Craig wait before driving home after having 4 mixed drinks?
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What often occurs when a person's blood alcohol level exceeds a 0.06% BAC?
What often occurs when a person's blood alcohol level exceeds a 0.06% BAC?
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What is an alcohol-induced blackout?
What is an alcohol-induced blackout?
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What increases a person's BAC?
What increases a person's BAC?
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What decreases a person's BAC?
What decreases a person's BAC?
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Approximately how many calories are in one standard alcoholic beverage?
Approximately how many calories are in one standard alcoholic beverage?
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What are the associations between excessive drinking and academic performance?
What are the associations between excessive drinking and academic performance?
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You're at a party, and an intoxicated person goes to sleep or loses consciousness. What's the first thing you should do?
You're at a party, and an intoxicated person goes to sleep or loses consciousness. What's the first thing you should do?
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What do campus social norms tell us?
What do campus social norms tell us?
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Alcohol can interfere with sleep patterns, muscle recovery, and healing.
Alcohol can interfere with sleep patterns, muscle recovery, and healing.
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Which of the following are indicators that a person has a serious problem with alcohol? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are indicators that a person has a serious problem with alcohol? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following was not mentioned as a factor in hangovers?
Which of the following was not mentioned as a factor in hangovers?
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Who is more likely to become more intoxicated when drinking the same amount of alcohol?
Who is more likely to become more intoxicated when drinking the same amount of alcohol?
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Who is more likely to be depressed?
Who is more likely to be depressed?
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Who is more likely to get into fights?
Who is more likely to get into fights?
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Who is more likely to have academic problems?
Who is more likely to have academic problems?
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Before you drink, what are some safer ways to get home? (Select all that apply)
Before you drink, what are some safer ways to get home? (Select all that apply)
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Nearly 47% of people who began drinking before age 14 were alcohol dependent at some point in their lifetime.
Nearly 47% of people who began drinking before age 14 were alcohol dependent at some point in their lifetime.
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Which of the following statements is true about the effects of combining alcohol and caffeine? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following statements is true about the effects of combining alcohol and caffeine? (Select all that apply)
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How do many members of the campus community view high-risk drinking at their college?
How do many members of the campus community view high-risk drinking at their college?
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When should you definitely abstain from using alcohol? (Select all that apply)
When should you definitely abstain from using alcohol? (Select all that apply)
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How long does it normally take to process one 12-ounce beer from your system?
How long does it normally take to process one 12-ounce beer from your system?
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Which of the following statements is true about BAC?
Which of the following statements is true about BAC?
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What do campus social norms tell us?
What do campus social norms tell us?
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Study Notes
Alcohol Awareness and College Drinking
- 33% of first-year students do not return for their second year.
- Two-thirds of college students consume two or fewer alcoholic beverages weekly.
- College students often have exaggerated perceptions of their peers' drinking habits.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
- BAC is a measure of alcohol circulation in the bloodstream, influenced by gender, type of alcohol, amount consumed, body weight, and drinking speed.
- Peak BAC can be three times higher when consuming alcohol on an empty stomach.
- Higher BAC equates to greater intoxication; women generally experience higher BAC than men after consuming equivalent amounts.
- For men, risk factors rise with five or more drinks in one sitting; for women, it's four drinks.
Effects and Risks of Alcohol
- Alcohol-related incidents are the leading cause of death for Americans under 35.
- A BAC of 0.10 to 0.14 increases the likelihood of fatal single-vehicle crashes by 48 times.
- Rapid consumption can lead to alcohol poisoning, as high alcohol concentrations severely suppress breathing.
Drinking Behavior and Consequences
- Women may experience unique consequences from heavy drinking, including blackouts and increased risk of unwanted advances.
- Poor academic performance can be linked to excessive drinking, with high-risk drinkers more likely to miss classes and fall behind.
- Nearly 47% of individuals who start drinking before age 14 may develop alcohol dependence later in life.
Safety Tips and Prevention
- Arrange for safe transportation options like designated drivers or taxis before drinking.
- In emergencies, act quickly if someone passes out: try to wake them, call 911 if unresponsive, and do not leave them alone.
- Consume alcohol responsibly; spacing drinks and eating before engaging can moderate effects.
General Awareness
- Many students misjudge campus drinking culture; surveys indicate lower actual drinking rates.
- Caffeine can mask alcohol's depressant effects, leading to overconsumption and increased dehydration risk.
- Alcohol can disrupt sleep patterns, hinder muscle recovery, and impair healing processes.
Indicators of Alcohol Problems
- Signs of serious alcohol issues include hiding drinking habits, experiencing blackouts, and increased absenteeism.
- Clear situations warranting abstention from alcohol include pregnancy, dependency issues, or the intention to drive.
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Prepare for your Alcohol-Wise course with these flashcards that cover essential concepts about alcohol consumption, tolerance, and student statistics. Test your knowledge and get ready for a more in-depth understanding of alcohol-related issues and their impact on students.
