Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
Alcohol
A
A depressant, slows motor skills and impairs coordination. Common forms like beer, wine, and liquor
2
Q
What form of alcohol was banned in states like New Jersey due to it’s abuse in 2010?
A
Powdered
3
Q
What is the legal limit for someone to be able to drive a motor vehicle and what percent in concentration must it be lower than?
A
Over 21 years old, less than .08% Blood Alcohol Concentration
4
Q
Can people drive motor vehicles while on alcohol? Why?
A
No; Users can have slower reaction time and impaired judgement, increasing car crash rates
5
Q
Long term effects of Alcohol?
A
Brain damage, cirrhosis of liver; healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue
