Health Ch 15.1

Why is alcohol classified as a drug?

• It causes changes in a person’s body or behavior.

• It is legal for adults to buy and use.

• It increases the risk of violence.

• It can cause brain damage.

A depressant is a drug that causes

• Increased alertness.

• Faster reaction times.

• Most body processes to speed up.

• Brain and body reactions to slow down.

What is fermentation?

• A chemical that changes the body and brain

• The process that removes alcohol from beer

• The process that produces alcohol

• A depressant effect of alcohol

A zero-tolerance policy about underage drinking means that minors are

• prohibited from using large amounts of alcohol.

• not punished for an offense if they have zero previous offenses.

• punished for being caught with any amount of alcohol.

• not allowed to drink legally because they have zero tolerance for alcohol.

Which drink contains the most alcohol?

• 1.5-oz shot of liquor that is 40% alcohol

• 5-oz glass of wine that is 10% alcohol

• 12-oz bottle of beer that is 4% alcohol

• 24-oz can of beer that is 3% alcohol

Alcohol is a depressant.

• True

• False

Alcohol is the second most widely abused drug among high school students.

• True

• False

Peers, family, and the media strongly influence teen drinking.

• True

• False

Teens who use alcohol are less likely to have alcohol problems later in life.

• True

• False

A teen may be sent to prison drinking and driving.

• True

• False