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Alcohol is a stimulant.
Alcohol is a stimulant.
False
You can always detect alcohol on the breath of a person who has been drinking.
You can always detect alcohol on the breath of a person who has been drinking.
False
1 oz. of 86-proof liquor contains more alcohol than two 12 oz. cans of beer.
1 oz. of 86-proof liquor contains more alcohol than two 12 oz. cans of beer.
False
Alcohol can help a person sleep more soundly.
Alcohol can help a person sleep more soundly.
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Drinking several cups of coffee can counteract the effects of alcohol and enable a drinker to 'sober up'.
Drinking several cups of coffee can counteract the effects of alcohol and enable a drinker to 'sober up'.
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One cannot become a substance abuser by drinking just beer.
One cannot become a substance abuser by drinking just beer.
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Alcohol is far less dangerous than marijuana.
Alcohol is far less dangerous than marijuana.
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Everybody drinks.
Everybody drinks.
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Study Notes
Alcohol Misconceptions
- Alcohol acts as both a stimulant and depressant on the nervous system.
- Detection of alcohol on breath is not always reliable; some individuals may hide their alcohol use over long periods.
Alcohol Content Comparisons
- One ounce of 86-proof liquor contains less alcohol than two 12-ounce cans of beer, as the combined beer amount exceeds 1 ounce of alcohol.
Sleep and Alcohol
- Contrary to popular belief, alcohol can disrupt the quality of sleep rather than enhance it.
Intoxication Myths
- Consuming coffee has no effect on sobriety; it does not reduce blood alcohol concentration.
Substance Abuse
- The risk of substance abuse depends on the quantity of alcohol consumed rather than the type of alcoholic beverage, such as beer or liquor.
Alcohol vs. Marijuana
- There are significantly more people receiving treatment for alcohol-related issues compared to those in treatment for marijuana use.
Alcohol Consumption Rates
- In the United States, 28% of men and 50% of women abstain from alcohol entirely.
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Description
Test your knowledge on alcohol with this true and false quiz from Chapter 11. Explore misconceptions about alcohol's effects and detectability. See how much you really know about alcohol as both a stimulant and depressant.
