Alcoholic Beverages Concentrations and Effects
What is ‘a drink’?
Alcoholic Energy Drinks Why are they so dangerous? Alcohol = Depressant Energy Drink = Stimulant
Four Loko
100 Proof ____% Alcohol by Volume Captain Morgan
Absolut Vodka 40% alcohol by volume _____ Proof
Give me some"Proof" you understand... Coors Light Beer: 4.2% alcohol by volume PROOF = ___ Serving Size = 12.5 oz
Give me some"Proof" you understand... Sam Adams Winter Lager: 5.8% alcohol by vol Not all beers are created equal
Buzzed?
MISPERCEPTIONS Perception REALITY GAP Overestimate Unhealthy visible behaviors -smokers, drunks, violence, goofing off, etc. Underestimate Healthy, less visible behaviors -non-smokers, not drinking, academic seriousness, prayer
BAC = Blood Alcohol Concentration
BAC Concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood The number of drinks consumed is a poor measure of BAC From sober, consumption of one standard drink of alcohol will increase the average person’s BAC roughly.02% to.05% To return to 0% takes hours
BAC and Men
BAC and Women
What effects BAC? Gender Weight Food in stomach How fast you consume What you are drinking
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Exit Ticket Question :What are 2 factors that effect BAC? Journal: What do I feel is the most risky type of alcoholic beverage and why?