Dangers and Risks of Alcohol

Alcohol is digested the same way as food is digested in the body.

• True
  Alcohol goes through the same process as food
• False
   Alcohol is absorbed directly into the bloodstream from the stomach and small intestine

Because alcohol is a stimulant, it tends to pep you up.

• True
   Alcohol is a stimulant which therefore speeds up the body's functions
• False
  Alcohol is a depressant. It slows body functions down.

Alcohol does the greatest damage to the liver, brain and heart.

• True. All of these organs are heavily affected by alcohol.
• False. The stomach, liver and bowel are affected most by alcohol

Alcohol is a depressant because

• it speeds up the heart rate.

• it speeds up brain function.

• it makes you more likely to dance.

• it slows down body functions.

On average, the human body can process about 1 drink per hour. How much is a drink?

• Take a glass and fill it with beer, wine, or liquor.

• 12 oz beer

• 1.5 oz of wine

• 5 oz of liquor

Which organ breaks down alcohol?

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Heart

• Lungs

Someone who drinks too much alcohol could blackout, pass out, and/or

• choke on their own vomit and die.

• be more alert.

• drive safely.

• perform better in sports.

Alcohol reaches the brain in about 30 seconds because it travels through the __________.

• bloodstream.

• kidneys.

• liver.

• toes.

After a night of drinking, an individual’s BAC registers at 0.12.  Predict which situation would most likely occur.

• They safely avoid hitting another car on the drive home
• They become sleepy on the drive home and doze off while driving
• Their vision improves and they are able to read the newly posted construction signs
• They feel more energetic than usual

Which short-term effect of alcohol is associated with headaches and loss of water in the body?

• nausea
• cirrhosis
• memory loss
• dehydration