Dangers of Teens & Alcohol

Alcohol is a ?

• Psychoactive Drug

• Depressant

• Gateway Drug

• All answers are correct

Answer explanation

Alcohol affects the mind and behavior, it slows down nerve activity, and can lead people to try other drugs.

The frontal cortex is not fully developed until what age?

• 12

• 18

• 25

• 35

What about alcohol matters in terms of blood concentration levels?

• The brand of alcohol you are drinking

• The color of alcohol you are drinking

• The percentage of alcohol per volume

• The volume (total amount) of what you drink

Alcohol affects what part of the body first?

• Brain

• Stomach

• Liver

• Intestines

Answer explanation

Alcohol ingested in the mouth, is absorbed by the tongue and mucosal lining, and can go directly to the brain.

What will speed up the time to release alcohol from your body?

• Coffee

• Nothing

• A hot shower

• Food

Answer explanation

Food will decrease the absorption rate, but only "time" and your liver will help rid of alcohol from your body.

Breaking down alcohol into water, carbon dioxide, and energy is called what?

• Oxidation

• Osmosis

• Metabolization

• Absorption

Oxidation (the breakdown of alcohol) occurs where?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Kidneys

• Liver

Your liver can process how many drinks in one hour?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Scar tissue that gradually replaces healthy liver cells due to alcohol consumption is called?

• Cancer

• Metamorphosis

• Cirrhosis

• Cirrhitis

Engaging in sexual intercourse with a person who is incapable of giving consent due to the effects of alcohol is considered ?

• Consensual

• Rape

• Legal

• Smart

Answer explanation

KS 21-5503 Rape Statute