BINGE DRINKING

statistics  Of the 10.6 million junior and seniors that drink 31% drink alone 41% drink when they’re upset 25% drink because they’re bored 25% drink to feel high

BINGE DRINKING  Five or more drinks in a row  5.4 million students binge drink  The number one cause of deaths among teens is drunk driving

BASIC INFORMATION  % of alcohol leaves the body through urine, sweat, breath  Proof = % of alcohol in a drink times 2

ALCOHOL IS A FACTOR IN: - 70% of all murders - 50% of all arrests - 50% of all fatal crashes involving teens - 130,000 injuries to teen drivers - 50% of all drowning - 44,000 deaths in the U.S. car crashes - Up to 65% of all domestic violence

Cont. - 45% of all spouse abuse - 49% of all child abuse % of emergency room trauma - 75% of all on-the-job-accidents - 50% of all rapes What does this tell us?

Types of drinkers Social Drinker Drinking produces no serious harm No effects of alcohol Alcohol Abuser Experiences a variety of problems Lead to many other problems Alcohol Dependent Person Needs a high level of alcohol Leads to impairment of the body Cannot control their alcohol consumption

Vertigo, also known as the spins (ears) When this occurs balance mechanisms Of the body have been affected by alcohol Ataxia, uncoordinated movements is caused By alcohol’s effect on the cerebellum Overdose can lead to poisoning and death

Resistance skills The word NO – There is no good substitute A suggestion of an alternative action Fake them out Remove yourself from the situation

Using refusal skills Stay calm Use the person’s name and make eye contact Say, “Listen to me” If the person is listening, use these skills, if not, repeat the steps If the person still doesn’t listen to you, leave the situation, say, “I’ll see you later”

Drinking Facts You Need to Know 8 to 10 drinks an hour is considered fatal to the average 119lb person One shot of 40% or 80 proof liquor is the same as one 12oz beer, or 4-5 oz of wine Nearly 50% of cancers in the mouth, pharynx, larynx are associated with heavy drinking

Facts cont… Moderate drinkers (social) tend to have better health than those who abstain from alcohol or abuse alcohol Euphoria -.03 to.12 Lethargy -.09 to.25 Confusion -.18 to.30 Stupor -.25 to.40 Coma -.35 to.50 Death - BAC around.50

Alcohol Poisoning Excessive drinking can be bad for everyone involved, it can be particularly stressful for those sober people taking care of drunk friends… When should the sober one seek professional help for friends? Many people end up feeling responsible for alcohol related tragedies that could have easily been prevented!

Alcohol Poisoning We all know the common myths about sobering up… drink coffee, take a cold shower, sleep or walk it off. Unfortunately time is the only thing that reverses the effects of alcohol, something that many people in this situation do not have

What Happens with AP Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing and gag reflex, a fatal dose will stop these functions It is common for someone who binged to vomit, alcohol is an irritant to the stomach.. This can cause one to choke on their own vomit BAC can rise even if a person is passed out, it is dangerous to assume that a person would be fine by sleeping it off.

Signs of Alcohol Poisoning Mental confusion, stupor, coma Vomiting Seizures Slow breathing Irregular breathing Bluish skin

THE BOYS IN BLUE If you are in control of a moving or parked vehicle and have a BAC of.08 or higher you can be charged with DWI. If police can prove that you made driving errors due to any amount of alcohol in your system you can be arrested for DWI

BOYS IN BLUE cont If you are above a.20 and caught behind the wheel your fine jumps from $1,000 to 3,000 as well as jail time from 90 days to 1 year. If that’s not enough you may be dropped by your insurance, or BIG pay increase, as well as 15 years probation