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Stimulants Increased alertness, excitement, and euphoria Can be extremely dangerous

Caffeine Most widely used stimulant/drug Found everywhere Can be addictive

Caffeine Enhances alertness Causes arousal Diminishes fatigue

Order the Caffeine Red Bull (8.3 oz.) Hersey’s Chocolate Bar (1.55 oz.) Coffee (8 oz.) Tea (8 oz.) Mountain Dew (12 oz.)

Common Caffeine Coffee (8 oz.) = 133 mg Red Bull (8.3 oz.) = 80 mg Mountain Dew (12 oz.) = 54 mg Tea (8 oz.) = 53 mg Hershey’s Chocolate Bar (1.55 oz.) = 9 mg 4 Loko = undisclosed amount

Depressants A substance that slows down the CNS –Alters perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing –Easily obtainable: even for high school students –Alcohol: all you need is a valid driver’s license

Alcohol Low dose: relaxed and less anxious High dose: intense changes in brain, causing intoxication Poisoning: large amounts consumed in a short period = unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, violent vomiting Effects: drowsiness, decreased coordination, staggering, slurred speech, confusion, dizziness, slowed reaction time

Why do teens drink? Curiosity “Fit in” or “Feel good” Parental influences Reduce stress Media Risks = sexual activity, injury, alcohol poisoning

How Much? One drink per hour (.6 oz. ethanol) –12 oz. beer –4 oz. wine –1.5 oz. hard liquor Alcohol Content –Proof: 2 x the % –% = proof divided by 2 –AC = (% / 100) x # of oz.

Alcohol in 4 Loko 12% Alcohol 23.5 oz. AC = (12% / 100) x 23.5 oz 2.82 oz. ethanol About 4.7 drinks/can of 4 Loko

The Deadly Combo Synergistic effect –1 drug + 1 drug = magnifying effects –Stimulant + Depressant = CNS confusion

Masking Effect Alcohol = drowsy Energy drink = alert Risks –Drunk driving –Excessive consumption –Risky behaviors/poor choices –Injury

Washington U Banning of 4 Loko You decide…

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