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