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Kyle Pintof, Becca Civera, Tanayazia Fuller- Bryan, Christian Mitchell Alcohol
Kyle Pintof, Becca Civera, Tanayazia Fuller-Bryan, Christian Mitchell
Alcohol
Why do kids drink it?
• Their friends are doing it, so we should to• Commercials make it look okay, and it looks
fun because people act dumb• We’re stressed, we want something to keep us
off edge
Is it really that “fun”
• Seeing others acting different than usual, drawling on someone’s face when they pass out. This may all seem fun, but is it?
• When people pass out from drinking to much alcohol, its because they have alcohol poisoning
• When this happens, it can possibly cause brain damage, and in extreme cases, death
Is it really that “fun”
• The only thing “fun” about that is for the sober friends to draw on someone.
• Drinking to much to a point where you’re delirious can cause low sodium levels, low potassium levels, low phosphorus, and low magnesium levels.
• Although this doesn’t sound too bad, it can result in severe vomiting, and long term effects inside your body!
Drinking while pregnant
• Anything the mother drinks, the baby is drinking to
• This can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)• FAS has the same effects as mental retardation,
down syndrome, spina bifida, etc.• Can also have facial deformities and growth
development problems.• Would you really want to give an unborn child
alcohol?
Drinking altering your mind• When you’re still alert while
drinking, you think you’re perfectly fine and not drunk at all.
• You wont feel drunk until you have already consumed to much alcohol
• Because of this, many teens and young adults attempt to drive drunk – Here are a few pictures to show you what could happen when you try this
Statistics
• Been drunk: in the past 30 days• Binge drinking: 5 or more drinks in the last two weeks
High School Statistics
• 21 out of 30 high school students say they have drank alcohol on more than one occasion
• 12 out of 21 high school students asked say they started in high school. That means 9 students asked started in middle school.
Naamans Creek Rd/Bethel Hills Drive3:06am
• Driver was accelerating at a high rate of speed
• Trapped in the vehicle for about 12 minutes before getting any medical attention
Picture courtesy of www.Boothwynfirecompany.com
Chichester Ave. Bridge4:28am
• Driver was driving at a high rate of speed when they lost control
• Trapped inside of the vehicle until fire dept. arrived
• Only remembered parts of the accident
Picture courtesy of www.Boothwynfirecompany.com
Dunkin Donuts – Conchester hwy.2:17am
• Driver was driving at a high rate of speed around the turn
• Had minimal injuries, but totaled the vehicle.
Picture courtesy of www.Boothwynfirecompany.com
Wendys – Chichester Ave. 7:43am
• Driving well above the speed limit, running a red light in the process
• Trapped inside the vehicle for several minutes because his seat belt locked and wouldn’t open.
Picture courtesy of www.Boothwynfirecompany.com
Conchester Lanes – Conchester hwy1:45am
• Head on crash after one vehicle entered the opposite lane of traffic
• Both cars were totaled
Picture courtesy of www.Boothwynfirecompany.com
Wendys – Chichester Ave
• One vehicle driving at a fast speed
• Lost control, hitting a light pole in the parking lot
Picture courtesy of www.Boothwynfirecompany.com
Chichester High School1:53am
• One vehicle driving at a fast speed lost control, hitting several wood fences in front of the high school
Picture courtesy of www.Boothwynfirecompany.com
Personal ExperienceWhile at a bonfire, everyone was drinking. I didn’t want to be the only one not drinking, so I had a small amount of alcohol. I felt perfectly fine and figured since I only had a small amount, I would be okay to drive. Before I got out of my friends driveway, I had already hit a trash can and backed into a tree going faster than normal when you back up. Thankfully for me, I realized I was okay without getting on any major roads. This usually doesn’t happen for most, and people find out they’re not okay to drive when its already to late.
Car accidents
• Although the pictures shown may not have all been drivers under the influence, any of those accidents can happen at any time.
• ¼ calls that the Boothwyn fire company gets is for an car accident.
• They happen a lot more than people think, and can happen at any time.
Drinking as a minor
• Although your friends may be drinking, say no!• There are plenty of fun things to do for a lot
less money besides drinking.• Teens, when having a party, spend anywhere
from $40-$100 just for alcohol.
Underage drinking
• If caught, you will be arrested and sent to jail for the night.
• After spending the night in jail, you will get a fine, and have to appear in court.
• Most kids will have to 50+ hours of community service
• Underage drinking will be put on your criminal record, and usually will not be expunged when you turn 18
Underage drinking
• If you have an underage drinking charge, the jobs you can get are very limited!
• You will never be able to become a doctor, nurse, teacher, or get any profession in law enforcement.
• Many colleges will not accept you if you have an underage drinking charge.
Is it really worth it?
• If caught, you wont be able to get many jobs that are out there.
• You could be causing brain damage, memory loss, and other serious medical conditions that will have long term effects on your life.
• You spend an insane amount of money to possible get caught and harm your body.
• It just isn't as fun as people make it seem.
