1. Lesson 10
Alcohol

2. Alcohol IQ? Alcohol is a stimulant?
False
People who have a BAC of .08 or higher are considered “legally impaired”.
True
Pregnant women should only consume moderate amounts of alcohol.

3. Alcohol poisoning can cause permanent brain damage.
Each year alcohol use contributes to over 4,300 deaths of people under the age of 21 in the U.S.
True
Alcohol poisoning can cause permanent brain damage.
Children of alcoholics are less likely to develop a problem with alcohol when they are adults.
False
High School and college students tend to overestimate their peers’ frequency of and comfort with alcohol use.

4. Medications can help alcoholics stop drinking
Unintentionally encouraging an addict’s unhealthy behaviors is not enabling.
False
Medications can help alcoholics stop drinking
True
People who have consumed alcohol often feel very relaxed and happy, and therefore less likely to show aggression.
It Depends

5. Alcohol
Alcohol: A general term used to describe a drink that contains a certain amount of ethanol
Ethanol: active ingredient in alcoholic drinks

6. Different Types of Drinks
12 ounces of regular beer / wine cooler
8 ounces of malt liquor
5 ounces of wine
1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor

9. Alcohol Ads

10. Alcohol Information Pamphlet