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What is a standard drink? |
.6 fluid oz of alcohol |
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How much is a standard drink of liquor? |
1.5 oz |
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How much is a standard drink of wine? |
5 oz |
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How much is a standard drink of beer? |
12 oz |
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What is the percentage of alcohol in hard alcohol like rum or vodka? |
40% |
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What is the percentage of alcohol in most wines? |
12% |
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What is the range of alcohol percentages in beer? |
6%-15% |
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What are some factors that effect a person’s risk of alcohol related problems? |
Gender, ethnicity, extracurriculars, and more |
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True or false? There are many reasons college students choose not to drink. |
True |
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True or False? A large group of incoming freshman are frequent heavy drinkers. |
False |
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True or False? Everyone drinks at college parties. |
False |
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What is the percentage of college drinkers who plan on, are ready to, or are currently trying to consume alcohol in a safer way? |
Just under half |
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What are some factors that influence whether or not people choose to drink? |
misperceptions of campus drinking norms, family background, peer influence, and stress |
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What is true of alcohol advertisements? |
They target men and women differently, focus on stereotypes, and don’t show the negative sides of drinking. |
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What are some key factors that influence BAC? |
Sex, weight, time, and other liquids, food, or drugs in your system, |
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What are some risk factors of alcohol consumption? |
Prescription or over the counter drugs, energy drinks, sugary mixers, and drinking games |
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What are some protective factors for alcohol consumption? |
Eating before or while drinking, drinking water, and slower drinking |
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True or False? The majority of sexual assaults on campus involve alcohol. |
True |
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What specifically in your body does alcohol interfere with and disrupt? |
The central nervous system and the normal functions of your brain and body |
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What is the face drinking range of BAC? |
.02-.04 |
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What is the zero tolerance law? |
It is illegal for anyone under 21 to drive a car after drinking any amount of alcohol. The .08 BAC is only applicable to individuals of legal drinking age |
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What are some alternatives to drinking and driving? |
A designated driver, calling a cab, or staying put |
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True or False? If I see someone who has had too much alcohol and is planning to drive, I should NOT voice my concerns and offer assistance. |
False |
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Who is impacted when an individual consumes too much alcohol? |
The drinker, friends and family, and even the employer |
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What are some options to keep a friend who as had too much to drink from drinking more? |
Tell him/her all the alcohol is gone, remove any alcohol from their sight, pour out their drink w hen they are not looking, or give them a non-alcoholic drink |
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What are some signs of alcohol poisoning? |
Having passed out or being in a semiconscious state, difficulty waking up or talking, slow or irregular breathing, and cool, pale, or bluish skin. |
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What steps should be taken if alcohol poisoning is suspected? |
Lay the victim on their side, do NOT put them to bed, call 911, monitor breathing and heart rate, stay until help arrives |
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How should you plan ahead? |
Make yourself aware of safe ride options and save the number, saving a number for a taxi and the location of the party, making plans to ride home with someone who will not be consuming alcohol, or making plans to stay overnight so a car will not be needed |
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