Effects of Alcohol

A young person is affected by alcohol differently than an adult.

• True

• False

Select 3 factors that determine how a person is affected by alcohol?

• Coffee Consumption

• Male or Female

• How often one consumes alcohol

• Having eaten before consuming alcohol

What does BAC stand for?

• Blood Altered Condition

• Blood Alcohol Consumption

• Bad And Cool

• Blood Alcohol Concentration

Which is likely NOT an effect of alcohol after 1-2 drinks within 1-2 hours?

• lightheadedness

• elevated mood

• vomiting

• slower reaction time

What is the average range of BAC after 1-2 drinks within 1-2 hours?

• Up to .05%

• Up to .5%

• Up to .005%

• Up to 5 %

What is the legal limit BAC to drive in Minnesota?

• .05%

• .8%

• .10%

• .08%

Which is NOT a symptom of BAC between .06 and .1%?

(3-4 drinks within 1-2 hours)

• loss of motor coordination

• impairment of judgement

• blacking out

• delay in reaction tiem

• relaxed inhibitions and emotions

At what BAC with the body attempt to rid itself of the alcohol being consumed by vomiting, urinating or shutting down the nervous system (passing out)?

• .004%

• 4%

• .o4%

• .4%

What percentage of drinkers who consume more than 10 drinks within 2-1 hours (and a BAC at .5% or more) will possibly die?

• 99%

• 100%

• 50%

• 90%

Truth: Alcohol dulls the senses; therefore,

• You may become injured more frequently.

• You have blurred vision and do not hear as well

• This can lead to obesity and a “beer belly”.

• This can cause a person to black out and/or have seizures.