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WHAT IS THE TRUTH?
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1. Which of the following is true? The lungs are responsible for breaking down alcohol. The lungs are responsible for breaking down alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant. Alcohol is a depressant. A person becomes intoxicated if he or she consumes alcohol slower than it is oxidized. A person becomes intoxicated if he or she consumes alcohol slower than it is oxidized. Alcohol plays a minor part in domestic violence. Alcohol plays a minor part in domestic violence. Click on the TRUE statement
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2. Which of the following is true? Alcohol is a stimulant in small amounts. Alcohol is a stimulant in small amounts. Alcohol has no calories. Alcohol has no calories. Social drinking is the last step toward alcoholism. Social drinking is the last step toward alcoholism. Foods that have fats and proteins in them are more efficient at slowing the absorption of alcohols into the blood stream. Foods that have fats and proteins in them are more efficient at slowing the absorption of alcohols into the blood stream. Click on the TRUE statement
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3. Which of the following is true? A person who is worn out emotionally or has recently been ill will be hit harder by alcohol. A person who is worn out emotionally or has recently been ill will be hit harder by alcohol. Low blood alcohol levels that result from alcohol poisoning may interfere with the brain’s ability to control breathing. Low blood alcohol levels that result from alcohol poisoning may interfere with the brain’s ability to control breathing. Alcohol prevents the release of a potassium from the pituitary gland that regulates how much urine is made. Alcohol prevents the release of a potassium from the pituitary gland that regulates how much urine is made. Alcoholism is not a chronic disease. Alcoholism is not a chronic disease. Click on the TRUE statement
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4. Which of the following is true? Alcohol has calories. Alcohol has calories. The stronger the alcohol in the drink, the slower it enters the blood stream. The stronger the alcohol in the drink, the slower it enters the blood stream. Carbonation slows the absorption of alcohol in carbonated beverages. Carbonation slows the absorption of alcohol in carbonated beverages. A person who is worn out emotionally or has recently been ill will have less on an effect by alcohol. A person who is worn out emotionally or has recently been ill will have less on an effect by alcohol. Click on the TRUE statement
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5. Which of the following is true? Alcohol has nutritional value. Alcohol has nutritional value. Social drinking is the first step toward alcoholism. Social drinking is the first step toward alcoholism. Next to the brain the kidneys suffer most from alcohol. Next to the brain the kidneys suffer most from alcohol. Alcohol robs the body of sodium. Alcohol robs the body of sodium. Click on the TRUE statement
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6. Which of the following is true? Fifty percent of alcoholics fit the description of a homeless or street person. Fifty percent of alcoholics fit the description of a homeless or street person. Light or social drinking permanently damages the brain. Light or social drinking permanently damages the brain. Carbonation speeds up the absorption of alcohol in carbonated beverages. Carbonation speeds up the absorption of alcohol in carbonated beverages. Eating before drinking does not affect levels of intoxication. Eating before drinking does not affect levels of intoxication. Click on the TRUE statement
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7. Which of the following is true? In one third of all traffic deaths in the U.S., the driver has been drinking. In one third of all traffic deaths in the U.S., the driver has been drinking. In one third of all traffic deaths in the U.S., the driver has been drinking. In one third of all traffic deaths in the U.S., the driver has been drinking. Blackouts are one of the many early signs of alcoholism. Blackouts are one of the many early signs of alcoholism. Blackouts are one of the many early signs of alcoholism. Blackouts are one of the many early signs of alcoholism. Alcohol is an aphrodisiac. Alcohol is an aphrodisiac. Alcohol is an aphrodisiac. Alcohol is an aphrodisiac. Alateen is an organization of and for teenagers who are alcoholics. Alateen is an organization of and for teenagers who are alcoholics. Alateen is an organization of and for teenagers who are alcoholics. Alateen is an organization of and for teenagers who are alcoholics. Click on the TRUE statement
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8. Which of the following is true? A low intoxication response, or failing to show the outward signs of drunkenness as quickly as others, is not an early adulthood predictor of later alcoholism. A low intoxication response, or failing to show the outward signs of drunkenness as quickly as others, is not an early adulthood predictor of later alcoholism. Alcohol decreases the blood flow near the surface of the skin which causes the body to lose heat by radiation. Alcohol decreases the blood flow near the surface of the skin which causes the body to lose heat by radiation. FAS is not preventable. FAS is not preventable. The liver is responsible for breaking down alcohol. The liver is responsible for breaking down alcohol. Click on the TRUE statement
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9. Which of the following is true? Constriction of the blood vessels as a result of alcohol consumption increases the risk of hyperthermia in cold weather. Constriction of the blood vessels as a result of alcohol consumption increases the risk of hyperthermia in cold weather. Alcohol has no caloriesAlcohol has no calories. Alcohol has no calories Heavy drinking permanently damages the brain. Heavy drinking permanently damages the brain. Alcohol increase HDLAlcohol increase HDL. Alcohol increase HDL Click on the TRUE statement
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10. Which of the following is true? Hepatitis is a condition in which a fetus is adversely affected physically and mentally by its mother’s heavy alcohol use during pregnancy. Hepatitis is a condition in which a fetus is adversely affected physically and mentally by its mother’s heavy alcohol use during pregnancy. In a process called fermentation, the liver changes alcohol into water, carbon dioxide, and energy. In a process called fermentation, the liver changes alcohol into water, carbon dioxide, and energy. Food in the stomach allows a person to drink heavily without becoming intoxicated. Food in the stomach allows a person to drink heavily without becoming intoxicated. There is no cure for alcoholism. There is no cure for alcoholism. Click on the TRUE statement
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11. Which of the following is true? Alcohol robs the body of iron. Alcohol robs the body of iron. Alcohol is digested just like food in the digestive system. Alcohol is digested just like food in the digestive system. Because alcohol gives the drinker energy, it is called a stimulant. Because alcohol gives the drinker energy, it is called a stimulant. A serving of beer or wine contains less alcohol than a serving of whiskey. A serving of beer or wine contains less alcohol than a serving of whiskey. Click on the TRUE statement
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12. Which of the following is true? Codependents of alcoholics often learn to ignore their won needs and may damage their own health. Codependents of alcoholics often learn to ignore their won needs and may damage their own health. Advertisers generally portray the risks of alcohol use. Advertisers generally portray the risks of alcohol use. An alcoholic who is in the addiction stage can stop drinking without medical assistance. An alcoholic who is in the addiction stage can stop drinking without medical assistance. The kidneys oxidize alcohol. The kidneys oxidize alcohol. Click on the TRUE statement
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13. Which of the following is true? Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can be cured. Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can be cured. Alcohol is a stimulant. Alcohol is a stimulant. Alcohol acts as a depressant, causing the central nervous system to speed up. Alcohol acts as a depressant, causing the central nervous system to speed up. Next to the brain the liver suffers most from alcohol. Next to the brain the liver suffers most from alcohol. Click on the TRUE statement
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14. Which of the following is true? Short term effects of alcohol use on the body can include cirrhosis and brain damage. Short term effects of alcohol use on the body can include cirrhosis and brain damage. Alcohol has nutritional valueAlcohol has nutritional value. Alcohol has nutritional value Alcohol has no nutritional Alcohol has no nutritional Alcohol is used just like food in the body. Alcohol is used just like food in the body. Click on the TRUE statement
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15. Which of the following is true? A person can speed the sobering up process by drinking black coffee. A person can speed the sobering up process by drinking black coffee. An unborn child is not affected by its mother’s consumption of alcohol. An unborn child is not affected by its mother’s consumption of alcohol. A trained law enforcement officer can tell a person is drunk by the way they walk or talk. A trained law enforcement officer can tell a person is drunk by the way they walk or talk. At any age, alcohol use can become a high risk behavior that affects the lives and health of drinkers and those around them. At any age, alcohol use can become a high risk behavior that affects the lives and health of drinkers and those around them. Click on the TRUE statement
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16. Which of the following is true? The brain is the second organ that is most affected by alcohol. The brain is the second organ that is most affected by alcohol. Alcohol can cause colorblindness for an extended period of time. Alcohol can cause colorblindness for an extended period of time. Alcoholism is a chronic disease. Alcoholism is a chronic disease. Al-Anon is an organization that helps the alcoholic with their drinking. Al-Anon is an organization that helps the alcoholic with their drinking. Click on the TRUE statement
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17. Which of the following is true? Alateen is an organization of and for teenagers who are alcoholics. Alateen is an organization of and for teenagers who are alcoholics. High blood alcohol levels that result from alcohol poisoning may interfere with the brain’s ability to control breathing. High blood alcohol levels that result from alcohol poisoning may interfere with the brain’s ability to control breathing. In one third of all traffic deaths in the United States, the driver has been drinking. In one third of all traffic deaths in the United States, the driver has been drinking. After a cocktail a person is pepped up because alcohol in small amounts is a stimulant. After a cocktail a person is pepped up because alcohol in small amounts is a stimulant. Click on the TRUE statement
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18. Which of the following is true? Beer and wine are safer drinks than hard liquors like whiskey. Beer and wine are safer drinks than hard liquors like whiskey. In recent years evidence of the harm that drinking can do has proved that there is little harm. In recent years evidence of the harm that drinking can do has proved that there is little harm. A person’s metabolism can affect his or her blood alcohol concentration. A person’s metabolism can affect his or her blood alcohol concentration. Small amounts of alcohol enhance one’s sense of taste and smellSmall amounts of alcohol enhance one’s sense of taste and smell. Small amounts of alcohol enhance one’s sense of taste and smell Click on the TRUE statement
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19. Which of the following is true? There is no cure for alcoholism. There is no cure for alcoholism. Alcohol takes a long time to reach and effect the brain. Alcohol takes a long time to reach and effect the brain. Alcohol consumption has a positive effect on decision making. Alcohol consumption has a positive effect on decision making. You can speed the oxidation of alcohol in the liver by exercise. You can speed the oxidation of alcohol in the liver by exercise. Click on the TRUE statement
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20. Which of the following is true? Alcohol is a fat soluble chemical. Alcohol is a fat soluble chemical. When alcohol enters the blood, it causes the blood vessels to constrict. When alcohol enters the blood, it causes the blood vessels to constrict. Alcohol must be digested. Alcohol must be digested. Some binge drinkers mistakenly believe that they are not really in trouble with alcohol because they do not drink every day. Some binge drinkers mistakenly believe that they are not really in trouble with alcohol because they do not drink every day. Click on the TRUE statement
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21. Which of the following is true? Drinkers who smoke are ten times more likely to get oral cancer that nondrinkers who do not smoke. Drinkers who smoke are ten times more likely to get oral cancer that nondrinkers who do not smoke.Drinkers who smoke are ten times more likely to get oral cancer that nondrinkers who do not smoke.Drinkers who smoke are ten times more likely to get oral cancer that nondrinkers who do not smoke. The alcohol molecule is very large. The alcohol molecule is very large. Alcohol decreases the flow of gastric juices from the stomach lining. Alcohol decreases the flow of gastric juices from the stomach lining. Alcohol content in distilled beverages is expressed as a percentageAlcohol content in distilled beverages is expressed as a percentage. Alcohol content in distilled beverages is expressed as a percentage Click on the TRUE statement
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22. Which of the following is true? Having or not having food in the stomach does not effect how alcohol is absorbed in the stomach. Having or not having food in the stomach does not effect how alcohol is absorbed in the stomach. Alcohol interferes with the lover’s ability to break down protein. Alcohol interferes with the lover’s ability to break down protein. Prolonged heavy alcohol use can cause cirrhosis, a disease of the kidneys. Prolonged heavy alcohol use can cause cirrhosis, a disease of the kidneys. Many alcoholics suffer from poor nutrition and suffer from malnutrition. Many alcoholics suffer from poor nutrition and suffer from malnutrition. Click on the TRUE statement
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23. Which of the following is true? Alcohol abuse can lead to hepatitis, or scaring of the liver. Alcohol abuse can lead to hepatitis, or scaring of the liver. Alcohol is miss labeled as a drug. Alcohol is miss labeled as a drug. A person becomes intoxicated if he or she consumes alcohol faster than it is oxidized. A person becomes intoxicated if he or she consumes alcohol faster than it is oxidized. Alcohol will not have a synergistic effect with over the counter drugs. Alcohol will not have a synergistic effect with over the counter drugs. Click on the TRUE statement
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24. Which of the following is true? A leading cause of death of teenagers is accidents from driving while intoxicated. A leading cause of death of teenagers is accidents from driving while intoxicated. Constriction of the blood vessels as a result of alcohol consumption increases the risk of hyperthermia in cold weather drinking. Constriction of the blood vessels as a result of alcohol consumption increases the risk of hyperthermia in cold weather drinking. The brain is the second organ that is most affected by alcohol, the liver is the first. The brain is the second organ that is most affected by alcohol, the liver is the first. Alcohol can cause colorblindness for an extended period of time. Alcohol can cause colorblindness for an extended period of time. Click on the TRUE statement
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25. Which of the following is true? 50% of adult Americans choose not to drink alcohol at all. 50% of adult Americans choose not to drink alcohol at all. 17% of adult Americans choose not to drink alcohol at all. 17% of adult Americans choose not to drink alcohol at all. Al-Anon is an organization that helps the alcoholic with their drinking. Al-Anon is an organization that helps the alcoholic with their drinking. Alcohol prevents the release of a hormone from the pituitary gland that regulates how much urine is made. Alcohol prevents the release of a hormone from the pituitary gland that regulates how much urine is made. Click on the TRUE statement
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