2. Prepared By: Jessica Dabady Nicole Jones Shenelle Lindo Annsley Noterman Adam Ramsey Daniel Toledo

3. Alcohol Chapter #25 Alcohol Education For Incoming College Freshmen Living on Campus

4. I.Misconceptions of Alcohol II.Why People Drink? III.Alcohol Risks IV.Body’s Limitations to Alcohol V.Available Resources VI.Hazards of Drinking Alcohol VII.Avoiding High Risk Drinking Situations Alcohol Outline

5. Misconceptions of Alcohol

6. Eat wheat bread. It will absorb the alcohol. FALSE!!! #1

7. #2 Drinking black coffee is NOT a good way to "sober up." TRUE!!!

8. #3 A good general guideline for most people is to limit consumption of alcohol beverages to one drink (beer, wine, or spirits) per hour. TRUE!!!

9. #4 Developing a high tolerance for alcohol is the sign of a real man' - or woman. TRUE!!!! Just Kidding!!!

10. #5 Alcohol affects women in the same way as it does men. FALSE!!!!

11. #6 Alcohol stimulates a person to become more lively. False!!!

12. #7 Alcohol enhances sexual performance and desire. False!!!

13. #8 Beer is not "hard liquor", so it can be consumed safely. FALSE!!!

14. #9 Drink - Puke - Drink… Allows you to get in one more drink! FALSE!!!

15. Why Do People Drink? To relax/sleep Gives them confidence Deal with stress Dependant on it

16. Why Do People Drink? Depression Liquid Courage To socialize Peer pressure

17. Identify Risks of Alcohol Dependency Increased tolerance Drinking alone Drinking to get drunk Finding excuses to drink Lack of motivation

18. Body’s Limitations to Alcohol “Battle of the Sexes” Shot Demonstration

19. Available Resources Later Gator Counseling Center for Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Peabody Hall Student Health Care Center S.N.A.P.

20. Hazards of Drinking Alcohol 1. Environment 2. Social a. work b. family c. friends

21. 3. Health 4. Economics a. how much can save over a year time Hazards of Drinking Alcohol Before After

22. Avoiding High Risk Drinking Situations 1.Alternatives to drinking alcohol a. Sleep b. Get involved in school activities c. Bowling d. Movies e. Gator Nights f. Game night with friends http://youtube.com/watch?v=b-8zOA9cCM4

23. Avoiding High Risk Drinking Situations 2. Tips for drinking responsibly a. Stay in groups b. Never drink on an empty stomach c. For every standard drink, drink water d. Don’t accept drinks from strangers e. Allow your body time to process the alcohol

24. Skit Time!!!

25. References http://www.alcoholpolicymd.com/press_roo m/polls/visual_binge_drinking_1.htm http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/ StatsSummaries/snapshot.aspx

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