DRINKING, DRUGS, and HEALTH Chapter 6

OBJ: Identify the effects of alcohol and drinking and driving  Do Now! What is the only thing that can make a person sober?

The only thing that can make a person sober…  TIME!

Myths vs Facts  Myth: Alcohol is a stimulant  Fact: Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. Although the initial effects may be euphoric and seem stimulating, alcohol slows down the brain activity- the ability to make good judgments  MYTH: Beer is less intoxicating than other types of alcoholic beverage.  FACT: One 12-ounce can of beer, one 5- ounce glass of wine or 1.5-ounce liquor  MYTH: Switching between beer, wine, and liquor will make you drunker.  FACT: Mixing types of drinks may make you sicker by upsetting your stomach, but not more intoxicated. Alcohol is alcohol.  MYTH: Cold Showers, fresh air or hot coffee help sober a person.  FACT: Only time will remove alcohol from the system. It takes the body approximately one hour to eliminate the alcohol in one drink. An old saying goes, "give a drunk a cup of coffee and all you have is a wide-awake drunk.  MYTH: Eating a big meal before you drink will keep you sober.  FACT: Drinking on a full stomach will only delay the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, not prevent it. Eating before you drink is not a defense against getting drunk.  MYTH: Everyone reacts to alcohol in the same way.  FACT: Many factors that affect a person's reaction to alcohol — body weight, metabolism, gender, body chemistry, and many others.

Effects of Alcohol Effects overall driving ability  Unrealistic overconfidence in driving ability  Unable to think clearly  Makes more mistakes while driving Driving under the influence means that a drivers senses and judgement are impaired by alcohol…  Reaction time  Coordination  Balance  Vision  Ability to judge distance flip flop

How Much is Too Much? BAC = Blood alcohol content BAC is determined by 4 factors  Quantity of alcohol consumed  Body weight  How quickly drinks are consumed  Food eaten The best way to reduce the risk of a crash caused by drinking and driving is not to drive at all after drinking

How Much is Too Much?  21 years or older – illegal BAC -.08 % or higher  Younger than 21 – illegal BAC -.01 % or higher RISK  BAC of.05 % risk for causing an accident DOUBLES  BAC of.10% risk for causing an accident SIX TIMES  BAC of.15% risk for causing accident 25 TIMES *NOTE* refusal to take a breath test is equal to driving with a BAC of.10% -results in $1,000 per year surcharge for 3 years Page 103

How BAC Effects Driving .02%: reaction is slow and poor .05%: driving skills noticeably deteriorate  Muscles too relaxed  Coordination decreased .08%: Chance of crash climbs rapidly  Judgment and inhibition are affected  Coordination, balance, vision, hearing and speech .1%: crash dramatically increases  Mental/physical skills are extremely effected  Hard to walk- stumble .2%: most people will loose consciousness .3%: pass out while driving: coma: death

One Drink Equals 1.5 oz 86 proof liquor 12 oz beer 5 oz wine Every drink contains about a ½ ounce of alcohol. It is not what you drink, but how many drinks you have *EATING does not make a motorist sober

Drinking and Driving Law enforcement is trained to notice certain telltale signs that a motorist has been drinking  Speeding- an intoxicated driver often thinks high speed driving is safe  Weaving- Even though an intoxicated driver may stay in the correct lane, driving straight may be a problem  Slow driving- an intoxicated driver often may be overly cautious and drive slower then the normal traffic flow  Jerking motion- an intoxicated driver often may have short mental lapses and not keep a steady speed on a clear road  Quick Stops- an intoxicated driver may make sudden stops at a traffic sign or light, rather than easing up to it.

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Videos DUI lawn mower Sobriety Test Field Sobriety test  Sobriety Check Points  Sobriety Check Points= Roadside safety checks  Open container laws  Open container laws= illegal to have any kind of open container of alcohol in vehicle unless in trunk $

Get the Facts  2 out of 5 in the US will be involved in alcohol-related collision  Your chances of getting into a car crash are 7x greater than when you are sober  The risk of a DWI related crash is 3x higher at night  (10:00-1:00am) weekdays, 1 in 7 drivers is DWI  Midnight to 3am Saturday is the DEADLYIST time to drive  There is approximately one fatal alcohol-related motor vehicle crash every 30 minutes  Traffic crashes are leading cause of death for under 25  More than half are alcohol related

Good Hosts and the Drinking Driver  Stop serving alcohol well before the party ends  If someone drinks too much, don't let them drive  Hosts may become involved in a lawsuit if a guest is involved in a drinking and driving collision after leaving the party

Designated Drivers  NJ encourages all state residents to participate in designated driver programs  The designated driver is responsible for the safe transportation of friends or family members who have been drinking alcoholic beverages.  nextshark nextshark

Drugs and Driving  It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of ANY ILLEGAL DRUGS  Do not take prescription drugs that may cause drowsiness before driving  Never mix medications  Drugs that may affect basic driving skills include cold pills, tranquilizers and some prescription medication.

Drugs and Driving  After alcohol, marijuana is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions.  Marijuana may affect driving in the following ways:  Loss of tracking ability: maintain a vehicle in a line  Distance judgment  Vigilance: not remaining attentive  Divided attention

Review it _________ liquor = ________ wine = _________ beer *Read manual pages *Complete review packet

DRIVING PRIVILEDGES AND PENALTIES Chapter 7

OBJ: Identify driving penalties Do Now – true or false? Refusal to take a breathe test is equal to driving with.10% and will result in penalties that go along with driving at.10%

Vocabulary IDRC  Intoxicated Driver Resource Center-  alcohol and highway education program AERF  Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Fund Ignition Interlock Device  Device that is attached to the vehicle with a built-in Breathalyzer and prevents the vehicle from starting if the motorist’s BAC exceeds.05 percent BAC- blood alcohol concentration DUIDUI- driving under the influence

Penalties  In NJ a person must be 21 to purchase, possess or consume alcoholic beverages.  Underage drinking is illegal and can have severe consequences for people who drink underage and parents who provide alcohol for those under 21  Under 21 and buys or drinks alcohol  Fined $500  Lose license for 6 months  If the person does not have a license, they will wait and lose when they first are set to receive their license  Alcohol education or treatment program  Underage DUI loss license days (under.08%) Underage DUI

Mandatory Penalties 21 or over First offense/BAC.08% or more but less than.10%  3-month suspension of driving privilege  $250 to $400 fine  12- to 48-hour participation in an (IDRC) $230 per day IDRC fee  Up to 30 days imprisonment  $100 Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund  $100 (AERF)  $1,000 annual surcharge for three years  $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund  Possible interlock device requirement for six months to one year

Mandatory Penalties First Offense/BAC.10% or more  7-month to 1-year suspension of driving privilege $300 to $500 fine  12- to 48-hour participation in (IDRC) $230 per day IDRC fee  Up to 30 days imprisonment  $100 Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund fee  $100 Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund fee  $1,000 annual surcharge for three years  $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund fee  Possible interlock device requirement for six months to one year

Other Reason For License Loss  Failure to appear in court to pay fines.  Failure to pay surcharges.  Driving while license is suspended.  No insurance/no registration.  Drug or alcohol use.  Repeated traffic law violations.

Breath Test NJ has a implied consent law  NJ motorists have agreed to submit to a breath test given by law enforcement following an arrest for a drinking and driving offense.  Refusal- subject to a violation $1,000 per year for 3 years  Equal to driving with BAC of.10%  breathalyzer breathalyzer  How it works How it works

Ignition Interlock Device  Court ordered device attached to the vehicle with a built-in breathalyzer.  Vehicle is prevented from starting f the motorists BAC exceeds.05 percent.  Interlock Device Interlock Device  Device Video Device Video First DUI offense Device for 6 months or 1 year Second DUI offense Device for 1-3 years/or 2 yrs suspension o privileges Third DUI offense Device for 1-3 yrs or 10 yr suspension of privileges

Driver Programs 1) Driver Improvement Program – A Motorists who accumulate between 12 and 14 points in a 24-month period will receive a Notice of Scheduled Suspension by mail from the MVC Driver Improvement Program a. Attend NJ driver improvement program; or b. Ask for a hearing; or c. Turn your license for the suspension period. d. “3” points removed if successfully completed. e. Once completed, you will be on probation for 1 year 2) Defensive Driving Program Defensive Driving Program a. Deduct 2 points after successfully completing. (Only 1 course every 5 years) b. Insurance will decrease.

Driver Programs 3. Probationary Driver Program –purpose is to correct improper driving tactics while a driver still has their permit or provisional/examination license.Probationary Driver Program a. Must enroll if convicted of 2 or more moving violations with 4 or more points within probation period. b. Completion of this program will result in a three-point reduction on an individual motorist’s history record

Insurance Surcharges *If you get 6 or more points in 3 years or less: -subject to insurance surcharge of $150 for 6 points and $25 for each additional point. *Unlicensed Driver = $100 surcharge. *No Liability Insurance = $250 surcharge. Failure to pay surcharge = Indefinite Suspension

Point System The MVC keeps track of a motorists driving record by adding points to the record when a motorist is convicted of a violation. The more serious the violation, the more points given. Motor vehicle can track your driving record through point system. 12 points and license is suspended +2 points = violations from other states. -3 points=each year a driver is violation free. Point total never goes below “0”.

Violations (page 124 manual)  Driving on private property……………….2pts.  Failure to yield to passing vehicle………...2pts.  Failure to yield to pedestrians……………..2pts.  Improper turns……………………………..3pts.  Speeding:15-29 mph above limit………….4pts.  Improper passing of school bus…………...5pts.  Racing on highway/reckless driving………5pts.  Leaving scene of accident (injury)…...……8pts.

Motor Vehicle Violations  Driving privileges will be post-poned or suspended to any unlicensed person convicted of graffiti  If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident that causes injury to others, while your driving privileges are suspended, you are subject to a fine, continued suspension, and jail time  Applying for a drivers license illegally may result in license suspension, fine of $200-$500 and imprisonment  Driving with an open container – first offense $200

Restoring License *Any violation after completing Driver Improvement or Probationary Driver programs will result in your license being suspended. *Length of suspension will depend on how soon you break a traffic law after MVC restores your license. *$100 to restore your license.

Habitual Offender  A person with 3 license suspensions for violations that happened within 3 years, may lose his/her license for up to 3 years.  There are no conditional or special work licenses in New Jersey. If you lose your license for a drunk driving or any other violation, you may not drive regardless of the type of job that you have, until your suspension ends….NO EXCEPTIONS!!

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PSA  Prom Prom  Daughter Daughter  Awareness Awareness  Anti Drunk Driving Anti Drunk Driving  if you drink, don't drive if you drink, don't drive  PSA posters

Obj:You will create a PSA to raise awareness about the negative effects of drinking and driving.  Background  Public Service Announcements, PSA’s, are a way of sharing important health information with the public through the media. PSA’s are designed to get people’s attention, provide information, or to influence the general population’s attitudes toward a certain topic. PSA’s quickly increase awareness or generate interest to a certain cause or condition. The most effective PSA’s are deliberately designed to catch the public’s eye and are memorable.