The Truth About Happy Hour

1. The Truth About Happy Hour By: Kelsey Shriver NEXT

2. After this power point, you will be able to know the effects that alcohol has on people. You will be quizzed at the end of the power point to test your knowledge, and I hope to see everyone score at least an 80%! Next

3. HOME PAGE: Click where you want to go • Alcohol: What is it? • Alcohol and its effects • Teenage drinking statistics • Quiz time!

4. Alcohol: What is it? • Alcohol is a depressant drug that slows the brain’s activities and the activity of the spinal cord. It is used with meals, at social gatherings, in ceremonies, to celebrate, for medical purposes, and on special occasions. Alcohol comes in different varieties such as beer, wine, and liquor. You will be receiving a lot of information so pay attention! Remember, there will be a quiz at the end! • Continue

5. Alcohol Facts! Continue

6. Indicate whether you think these statements are true or false. Alcohol destroys brain cells TRUEFALSE

7. True! Unless only drinking a moderate amount, it does destroy brain cells! Next Question

8. That is incorrect. The correct answer is true because drinking does destroy brain cells! Next Question

9. White wine is a good choice for a person who wants a light drink with less alcohol TrueFalse

10. False! A glass of wine, a bottle of beer, and a shot of liquor all contain an equal amount of alcohol! Next Question

11. That answer in incorrect because a glass of wine, a bottle of beer, and a shot of liquor all contain an equal amount of alcohol! Next Question

12. A “beer belly” is caused by drinking too much beer. True False

13. False! It is caused from eating too much food, not from drinking beer. It is also caused by just being lazy and not getting the proper exercise you should be getting. Next Question

14. That answer is incorrect because it is caused from eating too much food, not drinking beer. It is also caused by sitting around and being lazy rather than getting the proper exercise you need! Next Question

15. Drinking coffee will help a drunk person sober up TrueFalse

16. False! Nothing can help one to sober up. All you can do is wait an hour per drink for the alcohol to leave the body! Next Question

17. The correct answer is false because can help one to sober up. The best you can do is wait for the alcohol to slowly leave your system! Next Question

18. The U.S has the most strict drinking laws in the world, including the highest minimum drinking age in the entire world. TrueFalse

19. True! In most other countries one can be younger than 21 to legally drink! Back to Homepage

20. That answer is incorrect because in most other countries one can be younger than 21 to legally drink! Back to Homepage

21. Alcohol and its effects Continue

22. Short Term Effects Alcohol impairs judgment and coordination. It can lead to aggressive acts including violence and child abuse. Other effects include dizziness, talkativeness, slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea, and vomiting. Continue

23. Hangovers Hangovers are another effect after consuming large amounts of alcohol. Symptoms include headaches, nausea, thirst, dizziness, and fatigue. Continue

24. Long Term Effects If you drink alcohol long term effects include permanent damage to vital organs, several different types of cancer, sexual dysfunctions, high blood pressure, and lowered resistance to disease! Why would anyone drink when this could happen? Continue

25. Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants may suffer from mental retardation and other abnormalities. Home Page

26. Teenage Drinking Statistics Continue

27. More than 100,000 deaths are caused by excessive alcohol consumption each year. Continue

28. At least once a year the guidelines for low risk drinking are exceeded by an estimated 74% of male drinkers and 72% females drinkers age 21 and older. Continue

29. 65% of youth surveyed said that they got alcohol from family and friends. Continue

30. Youth who drink are 50 times more likely to use cocaine than those who never drink. Continue

31. Under aged drinking cost the U.S. more than $58 billion each year! Continue

32. Alcohol kills six and a half more youth than any other illicit drug combined. Continue

33. Males are four times as likely than females to be heavy drinkers. Continue

34. 50% of high school seniors report drinking and of that 32% being drunk at least once. Home Page

35. QUIZ TIME : ) Proceed

36. Question 1 Is white wine less alcohol than a shot of whiskey? YESNO

37. Incorrect • The correct answer is No! They contain the same amount of alcohol! Next Question

38. Correct Right! They contain the same amount of alcohol! Next Question

39. Question 2 • Taking a cold shower will help a drunk person get sober YES NO

40. Incorrect • The correct answer is no, a drunk person needs to wait for the alcohol to leave their system in order to sober up! Next Question

41. Correct! The only thing that will sober someone up is to just wait for the alcohol to leave the system. Next Question

42. Question 3 What is one short term effect of alcohol? Happiness Disturbed sleep Increased blood Pressure

43. Correct! • Yes that is the correct answer! Drinking disturbs one’s sleep. Next Question

44. Incorrect The correct answer was disturbed sleep! Next Question

45. Question 4 A person who drinks all the time can develop sexual dysfunctions. TRUE FALSE

46. Correct! Sexual dysfunctions will develop through long term drinking Next Question

47. Incorrect • The correct answer should have been True. Sexual dysfunctions will develop through long term drinking Next Question

48. Question 5 How many deaths are caused each year due to alcohol consumption? 5,00075,000 50,000100,000

49. Correct! Great Job! The right answer is 100,000! Continue

50. Incorrect The correct answer is 100,00 deaths per year! Continue