Understanding Alcohol and Its Effects

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What is a drug?

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A chemical substance that causes changes in the body or behavior

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What is alcohol?

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A depressant

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What is a depressant?

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A drug that slows brain and body reactions (CNS)

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List 5 short-term effects of alcohol

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Confusion, decreased alertness, poor coordination, blurred vision, drowsiness

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What is fermentation?

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Yeast feed on sugars in foods and produce alcohol and carbon dioxide

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Formula for alcohol content

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Volume (oz) × % Alcohol = ounces of pure alcohol

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How much alcohol is in a 12 oz beer with 4% alcohol?

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0.48 oz pure alcohol

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How much alcohol is in a 1.25 oz shot with 40% alcohol?

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0.5 oz pure alcohol

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How much alcohol is in a 5 oz glass of wine with 10% alcohol?

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0.5 oz pure alcohol

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List 5 risks for teens who drink alcohol

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Injury or death in a vehicle, sexual assault/violence, brain damage, alcohol problems later, suspension from school or sports