1. Alcohol Basics
Timing: Weeks 2-6

2. ______? of trash can punch
STANDARD DRINK SIZES
1 standard drink
(14 g or 0.06 fl. oz. of alcohol) =
12 fl. oz. of beer
5 fl. oz. of wine
1.5 fl. oz. of 80-proof liquor
______? of trash can punch

3. ? STANDARD DRINK SIZES Beer, 12 fl. oz. Wine, 5 fl. oz.
80-proof liquor, 1.5 fl. oz. ?
Trash can punch

4. Within the last thirty days, how often do you think the typical college student used alcohol (beer, wine, liquor)?
A. 0 days
B days
C days
D days

5. Within the last thirty days, how often do you think THE TYPICAL STUDENT used alcohol (beer, wine, liquor)?

6. Within the last thirty days, how often do you think THE TYPICAL STUDENT used alcohol (beer, wine, liquor)?
Within the last thirty days, on how many days did YOU drink alcohol (beer, wine, liquor)?

7. Within the last thirty days, how often do you think THE TYPICAL STUDENT used alcohol (beer, wine, liquor)?
Within the last thirty days, on how many days did YOU drink alcohol (beer, wine, liquor)?

8. How many drinks of alcohol do you think the typical college student had the last time they “partied”/socialized?
A. 0 drinks
B. 1-2 drinks
C. 3-4 drinks
D. 5-6 drinks

9. How many drinks of alcohol do you think THE TYPICAL STUDENT had the last time he/she “partied”/socialized?

10. How many drinks of alcohol do you think THE TYPICAL STUDENT had the last time he/she “partied”/socialized?
The last time you “partied”/socialized, how many alcoholic drinks did YOU have?

11. CARING FOR SELF

12. TRUTH OR MYTH?
Find a partner (or a group of three if there is an odd number)
Get a blank sheet of paper
Write “Truth” on one side of the paper and “Myth” on the other side
Hold up the paper to give an answer

13. TRUTH OR MYTH?
When you consume alcohol, most of it is absorbed through your small intestine.

14. TRUTH OR MYTH?
When you consume alcohol, most of it is absorbed through your small intestine.
Answer: Truth

15. TRUTH OR MYTH?
Biological sex and weight are two factors that DO NOT impact alcohol absorption.

16. TRUTH OR MYTH?
Biological sex and weight are two factors that DO NOT impact alcohol absorption.
Answer: Myth

17. TRUTH OR MYTH?
It’s a good idea to eat a meal prior to consuming alcohol and drink water to stay hydrated.

18. TRUTH OR MYTH?
It’s a good idea to eat a meal prior to consuming alcohol and drink water to stay hydrated.
Answer: Truth

19. TRUTH OR MYTH?
Drinking a Dr. Pepper with alcohol can speed up the alcohol absorption process.

20. TRUTH OR MYTH?
Drinking a Dr. Pepper with alcohol can speed up the alcohol absorption process.
Answer: Truth

21. TRUTH OR MYTH?
It’s ok to mix alcohol with medications as long as the medication is over-the-counter (like aspirin or ibuprofen).

22. TRUTH OR MYTH?
It’s ok to mix alcohol with medications as long as the medication is over-the-counter (like aspirin or ibuprofen).
Answer: Myth

23. WHAT IS BINGE DRINKING?

24. BINGE DRINKING
A pattern of drinking that brings the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 within two hours.
Female: 4+ drinks
Male: 5+ drinks

25. WHAT IS TOLERANCE FOR ALCOHOL?

26. TOLERANCE
“It takes a higher dose of the drug to achieve the same level of response achieved initially.”
Expensive
Positive “buzz” is weaker
Negative mood and feelings are stronger
The rest of your body never adjusts

27. CARING FOR OTHERS

28. INTOXICATION CARE 101 Do Don’t Let them exercise Induce vomiting
Bacchus maneuver
Keep them warm
Let them take a cold shower
Stay with them
Reassure them
Give them aspirin, food, or coffee
Give them water
Let them drive

29. INTOXICATION CARE 101 Do Don’t Let them exercise Induce vomiting
Bacchus maneuver
Keep them warm
Let them take a cold shower
Stay with them
Reassure them
Give them aspirin, food, or coffee
Give them water
Let them drive

30. INTOXICATION CARE 101 Do Don’t Let them exercise Induce vomiting
Bacchus maneuver
Keep them warm
Let them take a cold shower
Stay with them
Reassure them
Give them aspirin, food, or coffee
Give them water
Let them drive

31. INTOXICATION CARE 101 Do Don’t Let them exercise Induce vomiting
Bacchus maneuver
Keep them warm
Let them take a cold shower
Stay with them
Reassure them
Give them aspirin, food, or coffee
Give them water
Let them drive

32. INTOXICATION CARE 101 Do Don’t Let them exercise Induce vomiting
Bacchus maneuver
Keep them warm
Let them take a cold shower
Stay with them
Reassure them
Give them aspirin, food, or coffee
Give them water
Let them drive

33. INTOXICATION CARE 101 Do Don’t Let them exercise Induce vomiting
Let them take a cold shower
Bacchus maneuver
Keep them warm
Stay with them
Reassure them
Give them aspirin, food, or coffee
Give them water
Let them drive

34. INTOXICATION CARE 101 Do Don’t Let them exercise Induce vomiting
Let them take a cold shower
Bacchus maneuver
Keep them warm
Stay with them
Reassure them
Give them aspirin, food, or coffee
Give them water
Let them drive

35. INTOXICATION CARE 101 Do Don’t Let them exercise Induce vomiting
Let them take a cold shower
Bacchus maneuver
Keep them warm
Stay with them
Reassure them
Give them aspirin, food, or coffee
Give them water
Let them drive

36. INTOXICATION CARE 101 Do Don’t Let them exercise Induce vomiting
Let them take a cold shower
Bacchus maneuver
Give them aspirin, food, or coffee
Keep them warm
Stay with them
Reassure them
Give them water
Let them drive

37. INTOXICATION CARE 101 Do Don’t Let them exercise Induce vomiting
Let them take a cold shower
Bacchus maneuver
Give them aspirin, food, or coffee
Keep them warm
Stay with them
Reassure them
Give them water
Let them drive

38. INTOXICATION CARE 101 Do Don’t Let them exercise Induce vomiting
Let them take a cold shower
Bacchus maneuver
Give them aspirin, food, or coffee
Keep them warm
Let them drive
Stay with them
Reassure them
Give them water

39. ALCOHOL
POISONING

40. ALCOHOL POISONING Unconscious; passed out and cannot be woken
Poor awareness of surroundings
Vomiting while unconscious
Slow or irregular breathing; 8 breaths or less per minute
Cold, clammy, or bluish skin
Use the Bacchus maneuver!
Difficulty standing or walking

41. TAMU POLICIES The Texas A&M University Student Rules states:
Alcohol. Alcohol use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of alcoholic beverages (except as expressly authorized by University regulations), is prohibited on Texas A&M University premises and University sponsored events. In addition, use, possession, or distribution of alcohol beverages while driving or riding in or on a vehicle on University premises is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages may not, in any circumstance, be used by, possessed by, or distributed to any person under twenty-one (21) years of age. Individuals may not be in a state of public intoxication or drunkenness. Individuals may not operate a motor vehicle or another form of transportation while intoxicated or while under the influence of alcohol.

42. Texas Medical Amnesty Policy
This law gives medical amnesty to people younger than 21 who report alcohol-related emergencies. As long as you're the first person to call, you stay to help first responders, and you’re cooperative, you won’t be charged with any Class C misdemeanors.

43. HEALTHY DECISION-MAKING

44. THINK – PAIR – SHARE
Find a partner (or group of three if there is an odd number)
Discuss
What is a realistic, healthy decision I could make regarding alcohol?
This can be a healthy decision regarding yourself or regarding how you take care of another person.

45. WHEN TO AVOID ALCOHOL?

46. WHEN TO AVOID ALCOHOL? Medication Medical condition or illness
Other priorities (school, work, family time, etc)
Pregnancy
Operating a vehicle
Mental health
You don’t want to drink
If you’re under the legal drinking age of 21

47. GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES
TAMU Health Promotion (College Station)
studentlife.tamu.edu/hp
Counseling Services (STC)
studentservices.southtexascollege.edu/counseling

48. ANY QUESTIONS?
@TAMUOSS
@tamuoss
@TAMUOSS
studentsuccess.tamu.edu