MADD/Binging E2L2

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to drunk driving, alcohol consumption, binge drinking, and prevention strategies.

Drunk Driving Fatalities

The number of deaths resulting from driving under the influence of alcohol.

DUI (Driving Under the Influence)

A criminal offense involving operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)

A measurement of the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream.

Binge Drinking

Consuming five or more drinks for men or four or more drinks for women on a single occasion.

Designated Driver Campaigns

Programs aimed at reducing drunk driving by promoting the use of a sober driver.

NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)

An organization that provides information and recommendations on alcohol use and abuse.

Prevention Paradox

A phenomenon where most negative consequences from alcohol come from low-risk drinkers rather than high-risk drinkers.

Sexual Assault Statistics

Data showing the prevalence of sexual assault among undergraduate women due to alcohol consumption.

High Intensity Drinking

A pattern of drinking involving higher quantities of alcohol, leading to increased risk of alcohol-related harms.

Cognitive-Behavioral Skills

Psychological strategies used to change maladaptive patterns of thinking and behavior related to drinking.