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Alcohol
Alcohol related accidents is the number one cause of death among
teenagers!
Alcohol Alcohol is considered a drug because it changes a person’s
physical & emotional state (also known as intoxication)
Classified as a depressant All forms of alcohol are dangerous
Terms Chemical Dependency: drug addicted or
alcoholic
Tolerance: needing more and more to get the same high
Withdrawal: symptoms experienced when one doesn't get the drug they are addicted to.
People differ in how much they are prone to get addicted to drugs.
Reasons to NOT Drink…
Accidents Arrest, fines, criminal
record Loss of control Risky or inappropriate
activity (date rape) Negative personality
changes (fights, aggressive behavior)
Impaired judgments and coordination
Reduced awareness Physical damage to
the body Addiction, depression,
low self-esteem Values, standards,
goals
Reasons to NOT Drink…(physical dangers)
hang over (diuretic)
brain damage
Liver damage – Cirrhosis
Impotence & infertility
Muscle atrophy Stomach ulcers coma & death
osteoporosis – weak bones
distorted vision slurred speech, dulls
taste damages throat – cancer cancer – intestines,
bladder heart disease, stroke
Effects of the BAC on the Body and on PerformanceBAC by % Effects on the body
.01 - .05 Heart and respiratory rates riseDecrease in various brain center functionInconsistent ability to perform basic tasks.
.06 - .10 Decreased alertness, slow reaction, impaired coordination and judgment.
.10 - .15 Dramatic decrease in reaction timeImpairment of balance and movementSlurred speech and vomiting
.16 - .19 Severe sensory and motor impairment
.30 - .39 Loss of consciousness, death for many
.40 and up UnconsciousnessDeath, usually from respiratory failure
Know Your LimitNumber of Drinks in One Hour
Approximate Blood Alcohol Content
Comparison of Alcohol Content
12 oz BEERX 4% alcohol
.48 oz pure alcohol
4 oz WINEX 12% alcohol
.48 oz pure alcohol
1.2 oz LIQUORX 40% alcohol
.48 oz pure alcohol
Per drink = 1 hour to recover
Zero Tolerance ( under 21)
Under 21 = BAC of 0 (zero!!!!!!) What happens if caught?
Arrest Loss of drivers license Expensive fines Community service Possible jail time DUI Treatment Program DUI convictions stay on a driver's record for 13 years
How much does a DUI Cost? Estimated to be more than $5,540
Fines/penalties………………….…………..$1,500 Tow/impound Fee…………………………..$190 DUI Treatment Program……………………$550 Insurance Increase………………………..$2,700 Restitution Fund……………………...……..$500 DMV Reissue Fee……………………..……$100 TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST………...…$5,540
Getting Home Safe & Sober Don’t drink
Plan ahead Have an arrangement with family member
to pick you up if need be Call a cab Walk
Drunk Driving Penalties
MALAYSIA: Jail, & If Married, Your Partner Goes Too.
AUSTRALIA: Names Sent To Local Newspaper & Print “HE”S A DRUNK IN JAIL.”
TURKEY: Drunk Drivers Taken 20 Miles From Town & Forced To Walk Back Under Supervision.
NORWAY: 3 Weeks In Jail With Hard Labor & 1-Year Loss Of License.
POLAND: Jail, Fine & Forced To Attend political Lectures.
FINLAND & SWEDEN: Automatic 1-Year Jail Sentence With Hard Labor.
COSTA RICA: Police Remove Plates From Car.
ENGLAND: 1-Year Drivers License Suspension & $250 Fine & 1 Year In Jail.
FRANCE: Loss Of License For 3 Years, 1 Year In Jail, & $1,000 Fine.
Russia: License revoked for life
SOUTH AFRICA: 10-Year Prison Sentence Or $10,000 Fine Or Both.
BULGARIA: 2nd Conviction Results In Execution.
EL SAVADOR: 1st Offense Results In Execution By Firing Squad.
Saying No To Alcohol
Buy yourself time Give good reason why you
choose not to drink State consequences Say NO firmly Say NO again & include
alternative activity Walk away
California Statistics 2002:
there were 20,633 traffic collisions that involved alcohol
On an average day, 4 college students die in accidents involving alcohol
An alcohol related car crash kills someone every 33 minutes & injures someone every 2 minutes
~3 in 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol related crash at sometime in their lives