Responsible Drinking

Alcohol is a drug and affects your body and behavior Speed of drinking and type of drink have effects on absorption of alcohol into your blood stream Binge drinking and the CSUF students Physiology of alcohol and other substances Don’t underestimate emotional state on how your body processes alcohol The physiology of alcohol and sex Tolerance is not a good thing – 302.htmhttp:// 302.htm

Size DOES matter! Do all of these contain the same amount of alcohol?

Yep! About one ounce of alcohol is present in… 12 oz. Beer 8 oz. Wine Cooler 4-5 oz. Glass of Wine 1-1 ½ oz. Hard Alcohol

Binge Drinking 5 or more drinks for a man 4 or more drinks for a woman Less common than you might think

The X Factor Size difference Body composition Sociology But the real difference is… Gastric ADH lower in women

Fatty, high protein foods are good???

OTC or Rx drugs + alcohol = bad

After I vomit, it there room for more alcohol?

NOPE!

Alcohol Poisoning Body systems are shutting down. –Liver –Kidneys –Cardiovascular –Pulmonary Signs that someone is on their way: –Vomiting –Blacking out –Passing out

Symptoms Passing out, semi-conscious Cold, pale, or bluish skin Vomiting while sleeping Slow or irregular breathing Seizures If you see someone with these symptoms... Never leave the person alone. Never put her or him to bed to "sleep it off". Get medical help. It always better to be safe than sorry.

Alcohol is sexy…

…NOT!

Impotence and vaginal dryness… Bud Light’s recipe for “Getting it started”.

A word on tolerance Contrary to popular belief… It’s not a good thing! It’s not always earned, and that can spell bigger trouble! It’s a warning sign of alcoholism.

Emotions and alcohol Alcohol is a depressant Depressant + depressed state = Desperation Depressant + elevated state = Decreased inhibitions

Problem Drinking Drinks to get drunk Drinks alone Priorities are off Uses alcohol to deal with stress or to get the day started Personality changes when drinking High risk behaviors while drinking Frequently in trouble Has a family history

Decision Making Pros Cons

Help for the problem drinker Talk to health care provider or counselor OC Health Care Agency Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services AA Al-Anon National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

On-line screenings Alcoholscreening.org Drinkerscheckup.com

Liability of Alcohol Service Service to under 21. Service to already intoxicated. High risk behaviors after consuming alcohol. Key to remember about alcohol liability: if someone does something stupid under the influence of alcohol you served or provided for them, you are liable!

Types of Liability Administrative (ABC/Against Licensee) - $750 - $6000 fine, 15 day - indefinite suspension, revocation - 3 Strikes Criminal (Court/Against Server) - $ $2700 fine, community service, jail Civil –Injured parties seek compensation

It follows you… If you are convicted of an alcohol violation it will follow you into your career and affect your ability to get –the job, –credit, –etc.

Pop Quiz True or false…alcohol is sexy. Why?

True or false…hard liquor can get you more drunk than beer. Why?

True or false…alcohol does not effect men and women in the same way. Why?

True or false…heavy alcohol consumption is a college norm. Why?

True or false…vomiting is a good indicator that you should have stopped drinking a while ago. Why?

True or false…typically someone who has passed out should just “sleep it off”. Why?

True or false…someone who drinks small amounts of alcohol frequently would not be considered a problem drinker. Why?

True or false…Most CSUF students engage in some form of high risk drinking?