Risky Behaviour What are we doing today? Define ‘ risk ’ Consider what affects our judgement – focus on the impact of alcohol Examine the consequences of taking risks Where to seek help

Risk ‘ the possibility of suffering, harm or loss ’ How might we feel facing a risk? Can risk be fun?

How can alcohol make a situation more risky?

Affects our judgement about the attractiveness of others An excuse for socially unacceptable behaviour

Increases confidence/lowers inhibitions Loss of control

Why we might drink too much … We don ’ t know our limits and drink too much, too quickly We want to fit in Peer pressure – not just young people Allows us to experiment with relationships Helps us cope with pressure

Alcohol Units 1 unit = 8g/10 ml pure alcohol ABV = ‘ alcohol by volume ’ Different drinks have different strengths

What drink contains more alcoholic units? Small glass of wine ABV 13%) Pint of lager ABV 5.2%) Alco-pop bottle ABV 5%) Spirit shot & mixer ABV 40%) 15£100,000,000 14£500,000 13£250,000 12£125,000 11£64,000 10£32,000 9£16,000 8£8000 7£4000 6£2000 5£1000 4£500 3 £300 2 £200 1 ◙£100

Alcohol is... Not a drug Stimulant Drug Hallucinogenic Depressant Drug 15£100,000,000 14£500,000 13£250,000 12£125,000 11£64,000 10£32,000 9£16,000 8£8000 7£4000 6£2000 5£1000 4£500 3 £300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙ £100

Chief Medical Officer recommends being alcohol free until you are £100,000,000 14£500,000 13£250,000 12£125,000 11£64,000 10£32,000 9£16,000 8£8000 7£4000 6£2000 5£1000 4£500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100 15

What percentage of YP in Oxon agree that there’s a lot of pressure from friends to drink alcohol? 15%25% 35%45% 15£100,000,000 14£500,000 13£250,000 12£125,000 11£64,000 10£32,000 9£16,000 8£8000 7£4000 6£2000 5£ ◙ £500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100

After drinking 2 alco-pops, how long will it take before your body is completely alcohol free again? 1-2 hours2-3 hours 3-4 hours Over 4 hours 15£100,000,000 14£500,000 13£250,000 12£125,000 11£64,000 10£32,000 9£16,000 8£8000 7£4000 6£ ◙£ ◙£500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100

Excluding A&E, how many under 18s were admitted to hospital in 05/07 for alcohol specific conditions? £100,000,000 14£500,000 13£250,000 12£125,000 11£64,000 10£32,000 9£16,000 8£8000 7£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100

What is ‘Binge Drinking’? Is it drinking.. Different types of drinks Double the recommended levels Till you have to be sick Till you end up falling out with your mates 15£100,000,000 14£500,000 13£250,000 12£125,000 11£64,000 10£32,000 9£16,000 8£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100

When is it legal for an adult (18+) to buy alcohol for someone under 18? Never For a 16/17 in a Restaurant For a 16/17 in a Pub Anytime, Anyplace 15£100,000,000 14£500,000 13£250,000 12£125,000 11£64,000 10£32,000 9£16,000 8 ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100

What has the least calories? Alco-popPint of lager Pizza SliceChocolate Bar 15£100,000,000 14£500,000 13£250,000 12£125,000 11£64,000 10£32,000 9 ◙£16,000 8 ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100

What percentage of YP in Oxon agree that drinking is a big problem amongst children and YP? 80%68% 50% 27% 15£100,000,000 14£500,000 13£250,000 12£125,000 11£64, ◙£32,000 9 ◙£16,000 8 ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100

What are the symptoms of a Hangover? Headache, Nausea & vomiting Dehydration, dry mouth & sleep disruption Mild diarrhea, weakness & dizziness Any of A, B or C 15£100,000,000 14£500,000 13£250,000 12£125, ◙£64, ◙£32,000 9 ◙£16,000 8 ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100

Which of the following is NOT a police power? Can confiscate sealed alcohol from YP Can move YP on from an area Can make a YP attend Youth Worker Sessions Take a YP to place of safety if they believe them to be under 16 15£100,000,000 14£500,000 13£250, ◙£125, ◙£64, ◙£32,000 9 ◙£16,000 8 ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100

If a friend became unconscious after drinking alcohol what should you do? Call ambulance & put them in the recovery position Nothing it’s their own fault for drinking Call their parents and leave them there Sit them up & throw cold water over them 15£100,000,000 14£500, ◙£250, ◙£125, ◙£64, ◙£32,000 9 ◙£16,000 8 ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100

What is the estimated number of Children & YP nationally living with one ore more parents who are dependent on alcohol? 1 in 11 1 in 27 1 in 50 15£100,000, ◙£500, ◙£250, ◙£125, ◙£64, ◙£32,000 9 ◙£16,000 8 ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100 1 in 68

You could be over the legal drink drive limit... The morning after drinking All of A, B and C 15 ◙£100,000, ◙£500, ◙£250, ◙£125, ◙£64, ◙£32,000 9 ◙£16,000 8 ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£ ◙£500 3 ◙£300 2 ◙£200 1 ◙£100 After 1 pint of Lager Even if you feel ok to drive

Consent and Consequences

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