Question

Identify whether each statement is a fact or myth about alcohol use.

Answer 1

Taking cold shower or drinking coffee will help sober up more quickly. Myth. On average it takes 2-3 hours for a single drink to leave the body. Nothing can speed up the process.

Drinking beer is less dangerous than drinking hard liquor. Myth. Alcohol is Alcohol. It can cause you problems no matter how you consume it.

Using alcohol as a teenager increases the risk of addiction as an adult. Fact. A young person’s brain and body are still growing . Drinking alcohol can cause learning problems or lead to adult alcoholism.

Consuming alcohol is harmful only if it causes a blackout or a hangover. Myth. Drinking to much alcohol too quickly can lead to alcohol poisoning, which can kill you.


Alcohol use is linked to an increased risk of cancer, stroke and heart disease. Myth. Alcohol related deaths is responsible for nearly 1/3 of traffic fatalities annually. Making it the 3rd most preventable cause of death. Alcohol can lead to these types of cancers though; mouth, colon , rectal, stomach and esophagus cancers.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. True

2. False

3. True

4. not 100% sure, leaning more on true though

5. True