Transcript Alcohol - Mrs. Spear's Health Class

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
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Terms
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Chemical Dependency: drug addicted or
alcoholic
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Tolerance: needing more and more to get the
same high
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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…
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Accidents
Arrest, fines, criminal
record
Loss of control
Risky or inappropriate
activity (date rape)
Negative personality
changes (fights,
aggressive behavior)
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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)
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hang over (diuretic)
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brain damage
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Liver damage –
Cirrhosis
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Impotence & infertility
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Muscle atrophy
Stomach ulcers
coma & death
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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 Performance
BAC by %
Effects on the body
.01 - .05
Heart
and respiratory rates rise
Decrease in various brain center function
Inconsistent ability to perform basic tasks.
.06 - .10
Decreased
.10 - .15
Dramatic
.16 - .19
Severe
.30 - .39
Loss
.40 and up
Unconsciousness
alertness, slow reaction, impaired
coordination and judgment.
decrease in reaction time
Impairment of balance and movement
Slurred speech and vomiting
sensory and motor impairment
of consciousness, death for many
Death,
usually from respiratory failure
Know Your Limit
Number of Drinks in One Hour
Approximate Blood Alcohol Content
Comparison of Alcohol Content
12 oz BEER
X 4% alcohol
.48 oz pure alcohol
4 oz WINE
X 12% alcohol
.48 oz pure alcohol
1.2 oz LIQUOR
X 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?
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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
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MALAYSIA: Jail, & If Married, Your Partner
Goes Too.
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AUSTRALIA: Names Sent To Local
Newspaper & Print “HE”S A DRUNK IN JAIL.”
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TURKEY: Drunk Drivers Taken 20 Miles From
Town & Forced To Walk Back Under
Supervision.
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NORWAY: 3 Weeks In Jail With Hard Labor &
1-Year Loss Of License.
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POLAND: Jail, Fine & Forced To Attend
political Lectures.
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FINLAND & SWEDEN: Automatic 1-Year
Jail Sentence With Hard Labor.
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COSTA RICA: Police Remove Plates From
Car.
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ENGLAND: 1-Year Drivers License
Suspension & $250 Fine & 1 Year In Jail.
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FRANCE: Loss Of License For 3 Years, 1
Year In Jail, & $1,000 Fine.
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Russia: License revoked for life
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SOUTH AFRICA: 10-Year Prison Sentence
Or $10,000 Fine Or Both.
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BULGARIA: 2nd Conviction Results In
Execution.
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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
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2002:
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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