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when a person's BAC rises about .06; fatigue, slower breathing, reduced coordination, drowsiness, and a general "down" feeling
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when do negative effects of drinking begin?
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caffeine
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what factor is not mentioned in hangovers?
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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
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can college students develop a dependency on alcohol?
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true
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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
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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
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point of diminishing returns
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blackouts, injuries, illnesses, missed classes, unprotected sex, failing grades/classes, accidental death and suicide
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what are academic, relational, and health problems associated with high risk drinking?
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1/3
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what fraction of college students fail to enroll in their second year due to drinking?
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blackouts, injuries, illnesses, missed classes, unprotected sex, failing grades/classes, accidental death and suicide
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consequences of heavy drinking
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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
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male consequences of heavy drinking
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more likely to become intoxicated than men when drinking the same amount of alcohol; more likely to experience unwanted sexual advances and depression
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female consequences of heavy drinking
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assault, bullying, and interrupted sleep
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effects of heavy drinking on other students
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women
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who is more likely to become more intoxicated when drinking the same amount of alcohol
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women
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who is more likely to become depressed from alcohol
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men
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who is more likely to get into a fight from alcohol
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both men and women
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who is more likely to have academic problems
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alcohol related accidents and violence
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what is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 35?
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arrange for a DD before drinking, call a taxi, call a sober friend or family member and ask for a ride
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before you drink what are some safer ways to get home?
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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
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what should you do when attending a party?
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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
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what are the symptoms of alcohol poisoning?
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immediately attempt to wake this person up and get him or her to respond, or call 911
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you're at a party and an intoxicated person goes to sleep or loses consciousness. what is the first thing you do?
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consuming large amounts of drinking (4-5 at time) even if it is infrequent
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what is more dangerous?
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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
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why should people under 21 avoid drinking?
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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
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correlation of sexual assault and alcohol
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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,
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indicators of a drinking problem
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drowsiness, slowed breathing, impaired motor control, memory problems, blackout, increased risk for overdose and death
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danger of combining alcohol and drugs (opiates, sedatives)
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masks depression action of alcohol, may increase BP and psychological tension, increases risk for overdose
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alcohol and stimulants
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reduces coordination and reaction time, impairs tracking ability and peripheral vision
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alcohol and weed
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drowsiness, dizziness, increased risk for overdose, increased feeling of depression in adolescents, suicide
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alcohol and antidepressants
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fast heartbeat, sudden changes in BP, stomach pain, vomiting, headaches, possible liver damage
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alcohol and antibiotics
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drowsiness, dizziness, increased risk of OD
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alcohol and antihistamines
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upset stomach, bleeding, ulcers, danger of liver damage
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alcohol and aspirin
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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
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which of the following is true about the effects of combining alcohol and caffeine?
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each standard drink contains at least 100 calories, run about 8 minutes at a pace of 6mph to run off calories
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calories in drinks
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true
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true or false: alcohol takes effect more quickly when mixed with caffeinated/carbonated drinks
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false
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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
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false
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drinking alcohol has little or no effect on the body's ability to build muscle strength (t or f)
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false
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alcohol does not interfere with muscle recovery and healing (t or f)
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false
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mixing alcohol and energy drink does not increase the risk of alcohol related consequences
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100-150
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approximately how many calories are in one standard drink?
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true
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t or f: alcohol can interfere with sleep patterns, muscle recovery and healing
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53,000
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how many deaths does passive smoking account for
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25-33%
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what percent of student chose not to drink
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alcohol
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#1 date rape drug on college campuses?
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illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher
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zero tolerance law
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call 911, don't leave them alone, attempt to wake them up, try getting them in a cold shower
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what should you do if a person passes out at a party?
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two party tips for moderate drinker
