College Drinking Series

The following answers are based on the BAC Calculator linked to this site. If you use another calculator you will find that the answers may vary. This is a result of slight differences in the mathematical formula utilized as well as "rounding off" numbers. Final answers can also vary for the each individual based on differences in metabolic rates and other factors.

Challenge: Estimating BAL

Exercise 1
8 Drinks (Male) - 200 Pound = .106 after 4 Hours and 8 Drinks

Giving coffee to someone who has been drinking will not sober up the drinker. All it will do is wake up the drinker. This could be dangerous because it could possibly cause the drinker to feel that s/he is okay to drive since s/he is more awake. However, the coffee does nothing to reduce the impairment level of the drinker!

Exercise 2
9 Drinks (Female) - 120 Pound Female = .319 after 2 Hours and 2 Drinks

She could very easily be passed out and maybe even slipping into a coma.. By the way, just like the coffee, a cold shower will simply wake up the drinker, not sober her/him up. It could also cause the drinker to suffer a heart attack.

Exercise 3
6 Drinks (Male) - 180 Pound Male = .092 BAL after 3 Hours and 6 Drinks
6 Drinks (Male) - 200 Pound Male = .079 BAL after 3 Hours and 6 Drinks

In order to correctly answer the question regarding the DUI ticket, you must know your own state’s current regulations. What is the minimum BAL at a given age that will result in a DUI ticket in your state? What are the consequences for someone underage caught drinking and driving at any BAL?

Exercise 4
If you drove to the campus, could you have gotten a DUI ticket from the police? Calculate your estimated BAL. Remember, sleep simply provides rest for the drinker. It does not sober up a person.


(When utilizing the BAC Calculator, if the total number of drinks is beyond the 9 drinks allowed by the calculator, simply add two estimations together. For instance: BAC for 15 drinks = 9 Drink BAC plus 6 Drink BAC.)

Challenge: Attitudes About Alcohol

Strongly_____________________________________Strongly
Agree-------Agree-------Not Sure-------Disagree-------Disagree

1. 1-------------2------------3------------4------------5
2. 1-------------2------------3------------4------------5
3. 1-------------2------------3------------4------------5
4. 5-------------4------------3------------2------------1
5. 5-------------4------------3------------2------------1
6. 5-------------4------------3------------2------------1
7. 5-------------4------------3------------2------------1
8. 1-------------2------------3------------4------------5
9. 5-------------4------------3------------2------------1
10. 5-------------4------------3------------2------------1
11. 1-------------2------------3------------4------------5
12. 1-------------2------------3------------4------------5
13. 5-------------4------------3------------2------------1
14. 5-------------4------------3------------2------------1
15. 5-------------4------------3------------2------------1
16. 1-------------2------------3------------4------------5
17. 1-------------2------------3------------4------------5
18. 5-------------4------------3------------2------------1
19. 1-------------2------------3------------4------------5
20. 1-------------2------------3------------4------------5

• Circle your score for each question.

• Add the point values.

• Divide the total by 20.

• The maximum score of five (5) indicates you believe using alcohol can be DETRIMENTAL to your social, emotional and physical well being.

• The minimum score of one (1) indicates you believe using alcohol can ENHANCE your social, emotional and physical well being.

Challenge: Identifying Alcohol Problems

Evaluation

• A “yes” answer to one question is a warning.

• A “yes” answer to as few as three questions indicates that alcohol has become or is becoming a problem.

Challenge: Family Health

For each matching answer, give yourself one point:

1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False
6. False
7. True
8. True
9. True
10. False
11. False
12. False

Evaluation

• 10-12 Points = you are lucky to be part of a healthy and functional family
• 4-9 Points = you have a family that tends to be functional but has some dysfunctional characteristics
• 1-3 = you have a family that is dysfunctional and unhealthy. Alcoholism, drug abuse, physical/sexual abuse may also be present. Professional help is seriously recommended.

Challenge: Drinking Choices

Score your responses to each statement:

• Definitely yes = 5
• Probably yes = 4
• Maybe = 3
• Probably no = 2
• Definitely no = 1

• The maximum score of five (5) indicates you are STRONGLY INFLUENCED to drink in a variety of situations.
• A score in the mid-range indicates that under some circumstances you MAY BE INFLUENCED to drink.
• A lower score around one (1) indicates that you are RARELY INFLUENCED to drink regardless of the situation.