Transcript Alcohol/Drugs

What is your definition
of drinking too much?
What is your definition
of drinking responsibly?
 Lack of
inhibitions
 The little
voices in
your head
are not as
loud or
present
AFFECTS RELATIONSHIPS
Arguments
Affects trust
levels
Aggression
ALCOHOL POISONING
Alcohol is a
poison; if you
drink too
much your
body can shut
down
(KNOW 3)
 Slurred speech
 Drowsiness
 Vomiting
 Diarrhea
 Upset stomach
 Headaches
 Breathing difficulties
 Distorted vision and hearing
 Impaired judgment
 Decreased perception and
coordination
 Unconsciousness
 Anemia (loss of red blood cells)
 Coma
 Blackouts (memory lapses, where the
drinker cannot remember events that
occurred while under the influence)
(KNOW 3)
 Unintentional injuries such as
car crash, falls, burns,
drowning
 Intentional injuries such as
firearm injuries, sexual assault,
domestic violence
 Liver disease
 Nerve damage
 Permanent damage to the
brain
 Ulcers
 Increased family problems,
 Gastritis (inflammation of
 Alcohol poisoning
 Malnutrition
 High blood pressure, stroke,
 Cancer of the mouth and throat
broken relationships
and other heart-related
diseases
stomach walls)
 If you drink underage and get caught, you can get a minor
consumption on your record.
 This can affect your future options
 A citation for underage drinking and driving (less than .08)
can cost $700 and/or 90 days in jail, result in loss of driving
privileges for 30 days, and remain on a person’s record for
15 years. A second violation will result in loss of driving
privileges for 180 days. (https://dps.mn.gov)
 Drinking without driving underage can result in a
misdemeanor and a fine up to $300
GATEWAY DRUG
A gateway drug is
one that leads to
more “hardcore”
drugs.
Alcohol, tobacco
products, and
marijuana are
gateway drugs.
How drinking effects driving
Blurs vision
Dulls senses
Slows reaction time
Distorts perception
Affects decision making
 What do you know about it?
 What have you heard?
 Is there anything good about it?
 What are the negatives?
 Article on Marijuana
PowerPoint
Video
PowerPoint
3rd person in each row
should grab a yellow
book for everyone in
your row.
Turn to page 542 and
start filling out the
worksheet.