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Book 1 - Puzzle 3 Information Sheet and Solution

The Truth About Alcohol

Slang--Booze, Sauce, Brews, Brewskis, Hooch,

Hard Stuff, Juice

FACTS:

Alcohol affects your brain. Drinking alcohol leads to a loss of coordination, poor judgment, slowed reflexes, distorted vision, memory lapses, and even blackouts.

Alcohol affects your body. Alcohol can damage every organ in your body. It is absorbed directly into your bloodstream and can increase your risk for a variety of life-threatening diseases, including cancer.

Alcohol affects your self-control. Alcohol depresses your central nervous system, lowers your inhibitions, and impairs your judgment. Drinking can lead to risky behaviors, such as driving when you shouldn’t, or having unprotected sex.

Alcohol can kill you. Drinking large amounts of alcohol at one time or very rapidly can cause alcohol poisoning, which can lead to coma or even death. Driving and drinking also can be deadly. In 2003, 31 percent of drivers age 15 to 20 who died in traffic accidents had been drinking alcohol.

Alcohol can hurt you--even if you're not the one drinking. If you're around people who are drinking, you have an increased risk of being seriously injured, involved in car crashes, or affected by violence. At the very least, you may have to deal with people who are sick, out of control, or unable to take care of themselves.

 

BEFORE YOU RISK YOUR COLLEGE CAREER:

Know the law. It is illegal to buy or possess alcohol if you are under age 21.

Get the facts. In Arkansas , It is unlawful for any person who is intoxicated to operate or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle if there was 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the person’s blood as determined by a chemical test. This penalty is called a DWI. 1st offense could include license suspension for 120 days, 24 hours to a year in jail or public service, a fine of $150-$1000, an alcohol treatment program, and or the use of an ignition interlock device.

Stay informed. "Binge" drinking means having five or more drinks on one occasion for men and 4 or more drinks for women. Studies show that more than 35 percent of adults with an alcohol problem developed symptoms--such as binge drinking--by age 19.

Know the risks. Alcohol is a drug. Mixing it with any other drug can be extremely dangerous. This is called a synergistic reaction. Alcohol mixed with other drugs can cause nausea, vomiting, fainting, heart problems, and difficulty breathing. Mixing alcohol and drugs also can lead to coma and death.

Keep your edge. Alcohol is a depressant, or downer, because it reduces brain activity. If you are depressed before you start drinking, alcohol can make you feel worse.

Look around you. Most teens aren't drinking alcohol. U of A CORE survey states that 40% of our students do not drink at all. Incoming college freshman tend to think that “everyone drinks” when in all actuality that is not the case.  

KNOW THE SIGNS:

How can you tell if a friend has a drinking problem? Sometimes it's tough to tell. But there are signs you can look for. If your friend has one or more of the following warning signs, he or she may have a problem with alcohol:

  • Getting drunk on a regular basis
  • Lying about how much alcohol he or she is using
  • Believing that alcohol is necessary to have fun
  • Having frequent hangovers
  • Feeling run-down, depressed, or even suicidal
  • Having "blackouts"--forgetting what he or she did while drinking

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