Dangers of 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

Over time, alcohol can make it difficult for the body to soak up bone-building

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Enamel

• Calcium

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• Abusing alcohol over a long period of time can make acne worse.

• Alcohol affects nearly every organ system in the body.

• Drinking alcohol over a long period of time decreases blood pressure.

• Long-term alcohol abuse may lead to cancer.

True or False. Drinking alcohol can give you an upset stomach because you produce more stomach acid.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE. Drinking too much alcohol at one time can NOT kill you.

• TRUE.

• FALSE.

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.

People can be responsible drinkers, especially if they...

**multiple answers**

• have 3 alcoholic drinks in an hour.

• they have non-alcoholic drinks in between alcoholic drinks.

• they eat food when they drink alcohol.

• never drive a car when they drink alcohol.

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

• bloodstream.

• kidneys.

• liver.

• toes.