Alcohol

Alcohol is known as a:

• Stimulant

• Depressant

• Hallucinogen

• Inhalent

Why does alcohol affect men and women differently?

• The liver breaks down alcohol more quickly in men than women

• Women's bodies are generally smaller and have less body water, so alcohol concentrations rise more quickly

• Men's stomachs are bigger so alcohol is absorbed more slowly

In a bar there's a standard glass of beer and a standard shot of whisky. Which glass contains the most alcohol?

• The glass of beer

• The shot of whisky

• Both contain the same amount of alcohol

The majority of the alcohol you drink is broken down by the liver. How long does the liver take to break down the alcohol in ONE "unit" of alcohol (8 grams)?

• Half an hour

• Approximately one hour

• Roughly the same amount of time as you spend drinking

What is a hangover?

• Losing your short- term memory

• Making poor decisions due to a lack in judgement

• The effects from drinking a person still feels the following day

What is an alcoholic blackout?

• Short- term memory loss from the effects of drinking

• Passing out from the effects of drinking

• Hitting your head after falling down from drinking

The effect of alcohol differs from person to person. What does this depend on?

• Genetic make-up and health

• How strong your stomach is

• Whether you are very thirsty

What is the most common risk associated with alcohol consumption by young people?

• Getting liver disease, like cirrhosis or cancer

• Losing weight

• Coming out in spots and developing a rash

• Going into a coma

• Having an accident

What is the safe limit for alcohol consumption for people under 16 years old?

• one drink

• two drinks

• three drinks

• no safe limit

What is affected when you drink alcohol?

• your body

• your judgement

• your behavior

• your perception

• your personality