1. Keep what you’ve earned training presentation: Introduction & Video
Developed by the Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) Office, the “Keep What You’ve Earned” (KWYE) campaign seeks to encourage responsible drinking among Sailors by celebrating the achievements in their Navy careers. Through recognition of their hard work and dedication, Sailors are reminded of their accomplishments—and how much they have to lose if they make poor choices regarding alcohol. The campaign actively engages Sailors as advocates for responsible drinking.
SESSION 1 │ 2013

2. An Introduction to “Keep what you’ve earned”
*NOTE: The video will only play when in slideshow mode
YouTube Link:
Click play to watch the Keep What You’ve Earned PSA. Note: Video will only play in “slideshow” mode.

3. Drink responsibly It Wasn’t Easy Getting Here
Only one-third of 17- to 24-year-olds in the United States are even eligible for Navy service.
Even fewer are capable of enduring the physical and emotional Challenges of being a Sailor.*
One bad decision while drinking alcohol can jeopardize everything you’ve earned.
*Source: Navy Recruiting Command, May 2013
Talking Points:
You’ve worked hard for your career as a Sailor. From boot camp to advancement exams, job training and deployments, you have met these challenges with hard work, sacrifice and dedication.
Making responsible drinking choices is an extension of that dedication. Just one bad decision while drinking alcohol can jeopardize everything you’ve earned. Sailors involved in alcohol incidents face serious consequences, including:
Loss of rank or pay
Separation from the Navy
Civilian consequences, such as fines and jail time
Irresponsible drinking not only threatens your health and career, it threatens the Navy’s ability to be mission-ready.

4. Did you know? Drinking and Driving Facts:
In 2011, one person died every 53 minutes in an alcohol-related car accident.
Among persons age 18 to 25, the rate of driving under the influence has decreased since 2009.
Leave time for discussion about statistics. Were Sailors aware of these facts? Which ones were the most surprising?

5. Did you know? Financial Facts:
The average cost of a case (24-pack) of beer is around $15. If you bought a case of beer every weekend, you would spend $780 a year or more.
A typical DUI costs about $10,000 by the time you pay bail, fines, fees and insurance, even if you didn't hit anything or hurt anybody.

6. Did you know? Health Facts:
That if you had 6 light beers in one day you would consume over 650 calories in alcohol alone. That’s about 25% of your daily limit for caloric intake.
It takes up to 3 hours to eliminate the alcohol content of 2 drinks from your body. Nothing can speed this up.

7. What’s responsible drinking?
Drinking responsibly can be easier than you think. Follow these three guidelines:
Plan ahead for a safe ride home
Don’t try to “keep up” with others
Know your limit before you get there (and before you start drinking!)
Talking points for planning ahead:
Have several plans for how you may get home after drinking. If you don’t have a designated driver then make sure you have a few cab companies saved in your phone. Make sure to check out your command safe ride program as well.
Don’t just have a plan A – make sure when you go out and are planning to drink alcohol that you have more than one option to get home.
Decide before you go out how many drinks you want to have. If you are an inexperienced drinker, it’s recommended to have only have one drink as it will impair your judgment.
Talking points for not “keeping up with others”:
Don’t peer-pressure your friends to drink at all or drink more than they want to or can handle. Everyone’s limit differs and you should never make anyone feel like they need to catch up.
Don’t let your friends drink and drive. If you’re the host of the party, you’re liable for their safety getting home.
If you have agreed to be a designated driver than stick to your word. The worst thing you can do is put your friends or family in danger.
Don’t be a friend that drinks too much and needs to be babysat all night. No one likes “that guy.”
Talking points for knowing your limit:
It’s important for friends to watch out for each other, but you have to be in control of yourself, first and foremost.
Make sure you know your own limit and if you don’t, then follow the general rule of thumb – no more than 2 drinks/night and 1 drink/hour.
Don’t be afraid to say no. Practice saying “no thanks” to friends who offer you drinks after you’ve reached your limit.
Alternate alcoholic drinks with water. It will slow you down and keep you hydrated.
Never leave your drinks unattended. And be an active bystander—watch out for friends who let their guards down.
Talking points about consequences:
You work really hard for your career and you deserve to be able to relax and have fun on your liberty, but don’t let bad decisions with alcohol use ruin your career and everything you’ve earned.
Excessive alcohol use lowers your inhibition to make good judgment calls – we all know this – but making a bad judgment call can lead to serious fines or loss of your career.