Reasons why people drink: Parameters for determining good vs. bad reasons: Is it legal? Does it hurt you or someone else? Does it lead to problems?

There is NO good reason for drinking… DRUG vs. BEVERAGE without RESPONSIBILITY!

Statistics: *on test *66% All Auto Accidents *50% Fatal Auto Accidents 37% Suicides 40% Snowmobile Accidents ALCOHOL(C 2 H 5 OH) ALCOHOL (C 2 H 5 OH)

65% Fire deaths *85% Rapes *85% HIV / teen pregnancies 70% Child Abuse 70% Homicides 68% Drownings

56% Assaults/Fights in home 50% Skiing accidents 71% Accidental poisoning 55% All arrests

Characteristics of Alcohol: Depressant-slows down CNS “Empty Calories”- 150 cal/drink (“beer gut / beer butt”) “Proof”-amount of alcohol drink (2 times the % of alcohol)

Adults:18% light 68% Drink 38% moderate 12% heavy 32% Abstain completely NYS 9-12 = 52% do not drink 12th = 37% binge/month 12th = 37% binge/month GCS 8 th =60% have never tried 91% are not regular users 91% are not regular users

Oxidation of alcohol: Alcohol is oxidized in the LIVER at the rate of 1 drink (1/2 oz. alcohol) per hour. The 2 end-products of alcohol are carbon dioxide and water.

Which will get you Intoxicated faster?

Standard serving sizes:

determine Factors that determine the effects of alcohol: body size, weight how much you drink how fast you drink how much you’ve eaten past experiences

what you expect and want from drinking (psychological) where you drink (atmosphere) how you feel (emotionally) body chemistry other drugs tolerance

Short-term,immediate, negative effects: **Underage = $50 *Adults who supply to minor = $500/90days Legal fees=$1500-$7500

“Man, they were right, this is really fun!”

Long-term effects: stomach (ulcers and cancer), pancreas, cirrhosis of liver, high blood pressure, low blood sugar, heart damage, brain damage, development of alcoholism, malnutrition, alcohol psychosis,

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: -lower size, weight -mental retardation/learning disabilities -heart defects -birth defects.

Australian PSA - Very Intense

Drinking and Driving: 66% of all auto accidents 50% of all fatal auto accidents 23,000 people die each yr. 80% of all fatalities were people who were NOT drinking (18,400) (innocent victims)

18-24 yr. olds have the highest rate of alcohol- related fatalities. 535,000 injuries each year 1 death every 22 minutes

Not everyone involved in a DWI accident dies. Warning: This video about Jacqui Saburido is very graphic….

“FACTS NOT FEELINGS!” (Designated Driver – when?) Methods to establish BAC Methods to establish BAC: breathalyzer, blood, urine tests Long before you “feel” or “act” intoxicated, it is already unsafe and illegal to drive.

Drinking and Driving : (Section E) % = DWAI (driving while abilities impaired).08% (3/1/03) = DWI (driving while intoxicated).20% (.22% average level of those arrested!).40% = unconscious(pass out)911.50% = coma.60% = death

DWAI=$ , 15 days jail, 90 days suspended license DWI=$ , 1 yr. jail, 6 months revoked license, 6 months ignition interlock system. (Under 21=lose license 1 yr. or until 21, whichever is longest)

Zero Tolerance=Any amount under 21=lose license 6 months, $125 fine, $100 fee to reinstate. (‘96) County STOP DWI Program: ½ $, no jail, conditional license, classes…deterrent?

The typical cost of a DWI in NYS includes: insurance increase, lawyer, Stop DWI Program, towing, surcharges, conditional license, reinstatement fees… = $9,200 The typical cost of a DWI in NYS includes: insurance increase, lawyer, Stop DWI Program, towing, surcharges, conditional license, reinstatement fees… = $9,200!! Leandra’s Law - NYS-If arrested for DWI with person in car under 16 yrs. old = class E Felony = 1-4yrs., $5,000 Arrested=Automatic loss of license

One night of fun…? PSA

How to STOP DWI How to STOP DWI?: car ignition/ankle bracelet

Legal Consequences in Other Countries Australia – (.05) names sent to papers for 10 days “He’s drunk and in jail” South Africa – 10 yrs. prison, $10,000 Turkey – Taken 20 miles from town to walk back Finland/Sweden – Automatic jail one yr. of hard labor Russia – License revoked for life. England – 1 yr. suspension, $250 fine, 1 yr. jail Bulgaria – (.03) A second conviction = execution El Salvador – First offense = execution by firing squad Empire Safety Council Empire Safety Council

Australian PSA – Very Intense

Alcoholism Alcoholism: (Section D) *A disease in which a person’s use of alcohol interferes negatively in any area of his/her life (job, school, family); and once he/she starts drinking, they lose control and cannot stop. “Recovering Alcoholic” - an alcoholic who is no longer drinking.

-17 million adult alcoholics -4.5 million teen alcoholics -each alcoholic affects 20 others -ratio male:female = 2:1 -1 in 8 drinkers is an alcoholic -costs $100 billion each yr. -Denial / Rationalization

How to help How to help: Refer to: (alcoholic) (family) Alcoholics Anonymous Mental Health/Alcohol Abuse Special Hospital Alanon Adult Children of Alcoholics Alateen Clergy

Children of Alcoholics (COA) Hero- Oldest, super achiever, workaholic, sense of failureHero- Oldest, super achiever, workaholic, sense of failure Scapegoat- Takes blame, failure at school, troublemakerScapegoat- Takes blame, failure at school, troublemaker Lost Child- Quiet, well-behaved, fears anger or conflictLost Child- Quiet, well-behaved, fears anger or conflict Mascot- Youngest, entertaining, able to divert family’s attentionMascot- Youngest, entertaining, able to divert family’s attention

Adult Children of Alcoholics Afraid of intimate relationshipsAfraid of intimate relationships –Hard to establish trust Afraid of AuthorityAfraid of Authority –Difficulty parenting Controlling & OverprotectiveControlling & Overprotective Want to provide a better lifeWant to provide a better life –Jealousy?