1. The effects of alcohol abuse Learning Outcome: All will be able to identify the effects of alcohol abuse All will be able to explain the short and long term effects of alcohol abuse

2. Why do people drink? In pairs write down as many reasons why people might drink. Decide on two reasons to share with the rest of the class. Write them down on the side white boards 2 minutes

3. Reasons why people drink are..... Social influence Peer pressure Curiosity Personal problems Fitting in social groups Trying to act grown up Job loss Stress relief Escapism

4. Describe what you see in this picture Great Party!! I am having so much FUN!! Yeah!!!

5. What do you see in these pictures? Drinking alcohol is socially accepted in many cultures and can be pleasurable in moderation. However, alcohol is addictive and excessive drinking causes many illnesses and problems Drinking alcohol is socially accepted in many cultures and can be pleasurable in moderation. However, alcohol is addictive and excessive drinking causes many illnesses and problems Why did I drink last night?? Ohhh I feel SICK!..never again... And WHO CUT MY HAIR??....

6. Fact: Binge drinking is the term for drinking a lot of alcohol in a short amount of time in order to get drunk quickly (different than heavy drinking because it is a short period of time) How many drinks?: For females, 4 drinks in a two-hour period and for males, 5 drinks in a two-hour period Why do people do it?: How do they do it? Helps them unwind  Drinking games Makes shy people more sociable  Lots of open drinks at once Makes parties more fun  Shots Helps you fit in  Bets and competitions with friends Everyone else is doing it  Chugging contests  Funneling Binge Drinking

7. Binge Drinking Cont’d Risks of Binge Drinking Injuries in general (falling, drowning..) Alcohol poisoning Hangovers Having unwanted sex Misjudging a situation/What is being said Making a fool of yourself Getting in trouble with the police Injured or death from driving Blackouts (where was I? what happened? Getting in a fight

8. What is it?: Serious- sometimes deadly- result of drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. Binge drinking can lead to alcohol poisoning. The effects of alcohol depend on the concentration of alcohol in your blood (BAC). Factors that affect blood alcohol level: – How strong the alcohol is / how many drinks – How quickly you drank it – How much food in your stomach – Your bodies fat/muscle percentage Alcohol Poisoning

9. One standard drink: 12 oz. Beer (5% alcohol) 5 oz. Wine (10-12% alcohol) 1.5 oz. Liquor (40% alcohol) Blood Alcohol Concentration

10. Signs and Symptoms: – Confusion – Vomiting – Seizures – Slow or irregular breathing – Blue-tinged skin or pale skin – Unconsciousness (passing out) How can we prevent alcohol poisoning?: – Choose not to drink – Have some “in-between” drinks of water – Tell your friends if you think that are drinking too much – Postpone starting until you get to the party – Leave the party if it gets to be too much – Eat a BIG meal before you arrive at the party – Make a plan before you go to the party Alcohol Poisoning Cont’d

11. Regularly drinking too much alcohol can have an effect on an individual Activity 1: Working in pairs- write down as many things that can happen to a person when they drink alcohol For example, get into a fight, memory loss etc….

12. The effects of alcohol abuse… Liver damage (Cirrhosis) Obesity Reddened skin Stomach ulcers Heart disease Depression Insomnia High blood pressure Memory loss Confusion Alcohol dependency Mouth, throat, breast cancer Lack of money

13. Stomach absorbs alcohol into the blood. When alcohol enters the body it soon effects the brain, carried there by the bloodstream. When alcohol effects the brain it alters its function. Affecting our ability to make judgements.

14. Effects of alcohol abuse Feeling good Loss of self-control Lack of inhibition Lack of money Social relationships destroyed Slow reaction time – brain areas affected Alcohol dependence Cirrhosis of the liver Vulnerability to accidents Depression Weakened immune system – more infections Damage to brain – can lead to coma followed by death Short-term effects Long-term effects

15. Ontario’s Laws/Penalties In Ontario and the rest of Canada, the maximum legal BAC for fully licensed drivers is 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood (0.08). Driving with BAC over 0.08 is a criminal offence. Warn range: In Ontario, your BAC does not have to be over the 0.08 legal limit to result in serious consequences. If you register a BAC from 0.05 to 0.08 (commonly referred to as the warn range), you will face provincial administrative penalties.

16. Number of instancesConsequences First time ✓ 3-day roadside license suspension (cannot be appealed) ✓ $150 administrative monetary penalty Second time (within 5 years) ✓ 7-day roadside license suspension (cannot be appealed) ✓ Mandatory alcohol education program ✓ $150 administrative monetary penalty Third and subsequent times ✓ 30-day roadside license suspension (within 5 years)(cannot be appealed) ✓ Mandatory alcohol treatment program ✓ Six-month ignition interlock ✓ $150 administrative monetary penalty Consequences for driving in the Warn Range

17. Ontario’s Laws/Penalties Penalties for impaired driving convictions Number of instancesPenalties First time ✓ Mandatory alcohol education or treatment program ✓ 1 year minimum requirement to drive a car equipped with an ignition interlock device ✓ No minimum jail sentence ✓ $1,000 fine Second time ✓ License suspended for 1 year* ✓ Mandatory alcohol education or treatment program ✓ 3 year minimum requirement to drive a car equipped with an ignition interlock device ✓ 30-day minimum jail sentence ✓ Fine amount at the discretion of the judge ✓ License suspended for 3 years

18. Third and subsequent times ✓ Mandatory alcohol education or treatment program ✓ Lifetime minimum requirement to drive a car equipped with an ignition interlock device ✓ 120-day minimum jail sentence ✓ Fine amount at the discretion of the judge ✓ Lifetime license suspension (can be reduced to 10 years if certain conditions are met) Let’s hope no one gets here….

19. Zero BAC The Zero BAC law means that certain drivers cannot have any presence of alcohol in their blood while they drive. This law applies to: All drivers age 21 or under Novice drivers of any age ** If you are caught with a BAC above zero, here is what will happen: Your driver's license will be suspended on the spot for 24 hours If convicted, your driver's license will be suspended again for at least 30 days and you will receive a $60-$500 fine If you are a novice driver and have your license suspended for drinking and driving, your license could be cancelled. You will have to retake all your driving tests and repay all the fees. Ontario’s Laws/Penalties