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media messages often make binge drinking look fun. which statement represents a scientific fact about alcohol that contradicts this message?
a. alcohol does not change your behavior.
b. alcohol makes it easier to drive cars.
c. alcohol poisoning can lead to sickness, coma, and even death.
d. alcohol poisoning usually occurs after one drink.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Alcohol does affect behavior (e.g., impairs judgment, coordination), so this is false.
• Option B: Alcohol impairs driving ability (slows reaction, reduces coordination), so this is false.
• Option C: Alcohol poisoning is a serious consequence of excessive drinking, causing sickness, coma, or death. This is a scientific fact that contradicts the idea binge drinking is fun.
• Option D: Alcohol poisoning typically occurs with excessive, not one, drink, so this is false.

Answer:

C. Alcohol poisoning can lead to sickness, coma, and even death.