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1. True or False: Alcohol is classified as a stimulant.

2. True or False: One equivalent drink contains 0.5 ounces of pure alcohol.

3. True or False: Beer typically has a higher alcohol percentage than wine.

4. True or False: Binge drinking is defined as consuming 4+ drinks in one sitting for women and 5+ drinks for men.

5. True or False: A person’s BAC level is unaffected by their body size and weight.

6. True or False: Long-term alcohol use can lead to liver damage, such as cirrhosis.

7. True or False: Short-term effects of alcohol can include impaired judgment and slurred speech.

8. True or False: BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Consumption.

9. True or False: High school students who binge drink regularly make up around 26% of the student population.

10. True or False: Alcohol is considered a “gateway drug” that may lead to the use of other drugs.

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  1. False: Alcohol is classified as a depressant, not a stimulant.

  2. False: One equivalent drink typically contains 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol, not 0.5 ounces.

  3. False: Beer generally has a lower alcohol percentage than wine.

  4. True: Binge drinking is indeed defined as consuming 4 or more drinks in one sitting for women and 5 or more drinks for men.

  5. False: A person’s BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) level is affected by their body size and weight, among other factors.

  6. True: Long-term alcohol use can lead to liver damage, including conditions such as cirrhosis.

  7. True: Short-term effects of alcohol can include impaired judgment and slurred speech.

  8. False: BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration, not Blood Alcohol Consumption.

  9. True: It is estimated that high school students who binge drink regularly make up around 26% of the student population.

  10. True: Alcohol is often considered a "gateway drug," as its use may lead to the consumption of other illicit drugs.