1. Warm-Up TrueFalse Binge drinking is consuming 4-5 or more drinks in a short period of time. 50% of alcohol consumed by youth under 21 is in the form of binge drinking. Alcoholism develops in stages. Alcohol is the 2 nd most commonly abused substance by female adolescents. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the result of a fetus exposed to cocaine. X X X X Girls 4+ drinks, Boys 5+ drinks in a short period of time. 90% of alcohol is consumed in the form of binge drinking. Problem Drinking-Tolerance-Dependence-Alcoholism Alcohol is the MOST commonly abused substance by female youth. FAS is the result of a fetus exposed to ALCOHOL and is the most preventable cause of mental retardation in the U.S. © 2016NorthsideISD(SanAntonio,TX)

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3. Get the Facts TEEN ALCOHOL USE KILLS 4,700 PEOPLE EACH YEAR - THAT’S MORE THAN ALL ILLEGAL DRUGS COMBINED. KIDS WHO START DRINKING YOUNG ARE SEVEN TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE IN AN ALCOHOL- RELATED CRASH. EVERY DAY IN AMERICA, ANOTHER 28 PEOPLE DIE AS A RESULT OF DRUNK DRIVING CRASHES. © 2016NorthsideISD(SanAntonio,TX)

4. Teen Drinking and Driving A Deadly Combination Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. In 2010, 1 in 5 teen drivers involved in fatal crashes had some alcohol in their system - most of these drivers (81%) had BACs higher than the legal limit for adults. Nearly one million high school teens drank alcohol and got behind the wheel in 2011. © 2016NorthsideISD(SanAntonio,TX)

5. Teen Drinking and Driving Percentage of teens in high school, aged 16 years or older, who reported drinking and driving, by state Guiding Questions: Why do you think Texas teen drinking and driving is in the highest percentage range? What do you think can be done to lower this percentage? © 2016NorthsideISD(SanAntonio,TX)

6. Adults reported drinking and driving about 112 million times in 2010 85% of drinking and driving episodes were reported by binge drinkers Four in 5 people who drink and drive are men Drinking and driving episodes by gender and age, 2010 Guiding Question: Comparing Males and Females -- why do you think males represent a greater percentage of drinking and driving episodes? © 2016NorthsideISD(SanAntonio,TX)

7. Laws for Minors ***TX DWI laws distinguish anyone younger than 21 years old as a minor.*** Minors and Implied Consent: Driving on Texas roads implies you give law enforcement consent to check your breath or blood for the presence of alcohol or other drugs. The TX DMV will suspend your license if you refuse a breath or blood test. First offense: 180 days Second/subsequent offenses: 2 years Don’t have a license yet? The DMV will delay your driving privileges the same number of days or years. © 2016NorthsideISD(SanAntonio,TX)

8. Drinking and Driving A Deadly Combination Alcohol impairs driving through the following means: Slows your reaction time Affects your vision Makes you drowsy Reduces your coordination Affects your judgment Video © 2016NorthsideISD(SanAntonio,TX)

9. Think, Pair, Share With a partner, discuss the following bullet points regarding the video Every 15 Minutes: Does this video challenge you to think about drinking and driving/personal safety? Do you believe this video relays a successful message that you have a responsibility in making mature decisions? Does this video help you see the impact your decisions can have on family, friends, and many others? 3 minutes © 2016NorthsideISD(SanAntonio,TX)

10. Getting Home Safe and Sober Don’t drink! Plan ahead. A designated driver is a person who chooses not to drink in a social setting so that he or she can safely drive himself or herself and others Make arrangements with a parent for a ride. Call a cab/Uber. Bemydd.com Free San Antonio Service, Rides Under the Influence: © 2016NorthsideISD(SanAntonio,TX)

11. Join the Fight Against Drunk Driving Two organizations that spread information and work to end problems with drunk driving are: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) © 2016NorthsideISD(SanAntonio,TX)