What affects your tolerance of alcohol?

According to the Nassau County Department of Traffic Safety, body weight, the amount of food in your stomach, as well as the concentration (proof) of alcohol in the drink all play a role in how your body disposes of the alcohol.

True or False:Having "only" one drink is okay.

False. According to the Nassau County Department of Traffic Safety, one drink can impair an individual, depending on body weight the amount of alcohol in the drink, and the contents already present in your stomach.

Is Alcohol a depressant or a stimulant?

According to the Nassau County Department of Traffic Safety, alcohol is a depressant, as it slows down the body, and interferes with coordination as well as thinking.

How long does it take the liver to eliminate alcohol from the bloodstream?

According to the Nassau County Department of Traffic Safety, the body eliminates an amount equivalent to 12 ounce can of beer per hour.

True or False:A majority of high school students drink.

True. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, 51.3% of high school seniors in the survey admitted to having consumed alcohol at one point in time.

True or False:drinking coffee will "wake up" a drunk.

False. According to the Nassau County Department of Traffic Safety, ONLY time can "wake up" a drunk.

What age category has the highest incidence of fatalities in accidents involving alcohol?

People between the ages of 15 and 20 have the highest incidence of fatalities in accidents involving alcohol, according to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

True or False: 2 out of every 5 car fatalities involve alcohol.

True. Out of every five auto fatalities, two have alcohol as a major factor, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics.

What is the legal blood alcohol content for minors in states enforcing "Zero Tolerance"?

The term "Zero Tolerance" speaks for itself. The legal blood alcohol content for underage drinkers in states with a "Zero Tolerance" law is 0.00. This information was provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

True or False: Stings are used by police to persuade local businesses to enforce the laws

True. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, law enforcement officials use sting operations in an attempt to persuade the community businesses to not sell alcohol to underage individuals.