Alcohol Edu Study Guide – Flashcards
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What is a standard drink?
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.6 fluid oz of alcohol
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How much is a standard drink of liquor?
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1.5 oz
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How much is a standard drink of wine?
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5 oz
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How much is a standard drink of beer?
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12 oz
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What is the percentage of alcohol in hard alcohol like rum or vodka?
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40%
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What is the percentage of alcohol in most wines?
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12%
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What is the range of alcohol percentages in beer?
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6%-15%
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What are some factors that effect a person's risk of alcohol related problems?
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Gender, ethnicity, extracurriculars, and more
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True or false? There are many reasons college students choose not to drink.
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True
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True or False? A large group of incoming freshman are frequent heavy drinkers.
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False
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True or False? Everyone drinks at college parties.
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False
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What is the percentage of college drinkers who plan on, are ready to, or are currently trying to consume alcohol in a safer way?
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Just under half
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What are some factors that influence whether or not people choose to drink?
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misperceptions of campus drinking norms, family background, peer influence, and stress
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What is true of alcohol advertisements?
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They target men and women differently, focus on stereotypes, and don't show the negative sides of drinking.
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What are some key factors that influence BAC?
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Sex, weight, time, and other liquids, food, or drugs in your system,
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What are some risk factors of alcohol consumption?
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Prescription or over the counter drugs, energy drinks, sugary mixers, and drinking games
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What are some protective factors for alcohol consumption?
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Eating before or while drinking, drinking water, and slower drinking
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True or False? The majority of sexual assaults on campus involve alcohol.
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True
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What specifically in your body does alcohol interfere with and disrupt?
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The central nervous system and the normal functions of your brain and body
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What is the face drinking range of BAC?
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.02-.04
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What is the zero tolerance law?
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It is illegal for anyone under 21 to drive a car after drinking any amount of alcohol. The .08 BAC is only applicable to individuals of legal drinking age
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What are some alternatives to drinking and driving?
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A designated driver, calling a cab, or staying put
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True or False? If I see someone who has had too much alcohol and is planning to drive, I should NOT voice my concerns and offer assistance.
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False
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Who is impacted when an individual consumes too much alcohol?
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The drinker, friends and family, and even the employer
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What are some options to keep a friend who as had too much to drink from drinking more?
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Tell him/her all the alcohol is gone, remove any alcohol from their sight, pour out their drink w hen they are not looking, or give them a non-alcoholic drink
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What are some signs of alcohol poisoning?
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Having passed out or being in a semiconscious state, difficulty waking up or talking, slow or irregular breathing, and cool, pale, or bluish skin.
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What steps should be taken if alcohol poisoning is suspected?
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Lay the victim on their side, do NOT put them to bed, call 911, monitor breathing and heart rate, stay until help arrives
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How should you plan ahead?
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Make yourself aware of safe ride options and save the number, saving a number for a taxi and the location of the party, making plans to ride home with someone who will not be consuming alcohol, or making plans to stay overnight so a car will not be needed
