2. University of Florida Preview 2005 Responsible Drinking for Incoming Freshmen @ UF Ch.25- Alcohol Lesson 1- Responsible Drinking Group 2-Ashley Arthur, Amy Block, Jillian Herringdine, Ashley Belcher

3. University of Florida Preview 2005 Introduction: Video

4. University of Florida Preview 2005 Myth or Fact? A statement will appear on the following slides If the statement is TRUE, go to the side of the room with the FACT poster If the statement is FALSE, go to the side of the room with the MYTH poster

5. University of Florida Preview 2005 Myth or Fact? Drinking isn’t dangerous

6. University of Florida Preview 2005 Myth Alcohol-related accidents are the leading cause of death in young adults aged 17-24 Over 1,700 college students die each year from alcohol-related unintentional injuries

7. University of Florida Preview 2005 Myth or Fact? Alcohol is a stimulant

8. University of Florida Preview 2005 Myth Alcohol is a Depressant Ability to make good decisions is depressed first, followed by loss of coordination and motor functioning If consumed in high enough doses, alcohol can depress the CNS so much that breathing and heartbeat may cease

9. University of Florida Preview 2005 Myth or Fact? Coffee, cold showers, or dry toast will help sober someone up

10. University of Florida Preview 2005 Myth Drinkers may feel more alert after drinking coffee or taking a cold shower, but the BAC will remain unchanged BAC only diminishes as the liver metabolizes the alcohol at a set, slow, pace

11. University of Florida Preview 2005 Myth or Fact? Alcohol improves sexual performance

12. University of Florida Preview 2005 Myth Numbs nerve endings in genitalia Decreases normal hormone levels Decreases female lubrication Shakespeare got it right: “..it provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance.” (Macbeth)

13. University of Florida Preview 2005 Myth or Fact? People who drink too much only affect themselves

14. University of Florida Preview 2005 Myth Each of the 18 million problem drinkers in this country affects 4 other people 87% of students that live on campus have experienced some “secondhand effects” of binge drinking

15. University of Florida Preview 2005 Myth or Fact? Frequent binge drinkers consume 72% of all alcohol that college students drink

16. University of Florida Preview 2005 Fact

17. Binge Drinking 5 or more drinks per sitting for boys 4 or more drinks in one sitting for girls Periodic excessive drinking characterized as:

18. University of Florida Preview 2005 Effects of Binge Drinking Missed Class Fallen behind in school work Been hurt or injured Damaged property Engaged in unplanned sexual activity Been in trouble with campus police Driven a car after drinking Frequent binge drinkers were 21 times more likely than non-binge drinkers to have:

19. University of Florida Preview 2005 Alcohol Poisoning A toxic condition that occurs when a person drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time

20. University of Florida Preview 2005 Signs of Alcohol Poisoning Confusion Vomiting Unconsciousness (“Passed Out”) Slow breathing (fewer than 8 breaths per minute) Seizures Pale, bluish skin color Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths)

21. University of Florida Preview 2005 Untreated Alcohol Poisoning Victim chokes on his or her own vomit Breathing slows or stops Heart beats irregularly or stops Hypoglycemia (too little blood sugar) leads to seizures Severe dehydration can cause seizures, permanent brain damage, or death

22. University of Florida Preview 2005 The Story of Scott Krueger

23. University of Florida Preview 2005 Effects of alcohol: BRAIN Alcohol reaches the brain in minutes Depresses CNS and brain activity Dulls memory and concentration Alters decision making Destroys brain cells

24. University of Florida Preview 2005 Effects of alcohol: LIVER The liver is where alcohol oxidation takes place Alcohol interferes with the liver’s ability to break down fats The liver suffers the most life- threatening damage from alcohol

25. University of Florida Preview 2005 Effects of alcohol: LIVER Fatty liver: fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down Cirrhosis: liver tissue is destroyed and replaced with scar tissue

26. University of Florida Preview 2005 Effects of alcohol: HEART Weakens heart pumping action Increases heart rate and blood pressure Scar tissue may build up on muscle fibers Arrhythmias (Irregular heart beat) Inhibits production of white and red blood cells Increases risk of heart attack and stroke

27. University of Florida Preview 2005 Effects of alcohol: VISION Blurs vision Causes night blindness Experience contrast sensitivity Interferes with depth perception “Beer Goggles”

28. University of Florida Preview 2005 Effects of alcohol: Motor Skills Decreases motor skills Slows reaction time Weakens muscle tone Decreases coordination Difficulty walking

29. University of Florida Preview 2005 Synergistic Effect Occurs when two or more drugs are taken simultaneously Often associated with alcohol intake Results can be fatal

30. University of Florida Preview 2005 Out of Control Purpose: To demonstrate the effects alcohol can have on your vision and motor skills 2 volunteers will spin in circles for 15 seconds: –One student will write the sentence: “Gators are 1” –The other student will attempt to walk a straight line

31. University of Florida Preview 2005 Driving Under the Influence Definition –When under 21, driving with a BAC above.02 What is BAC? –Stands for blood alcohol concentration –Amount of alcohol in a person’s blood expressed as a percentage

32. University of Florida Preview 2005 Driving Under the Influence Almost 3 million college students drove under the influence of alcohol in the past year 32% of college students report driving under the influence of alcohol This is an 18% increase from the previous year In addition, over 3 million students rode as a passenger with a drinking driver

33. University of Florida Preview 2005 Consequences of DUI Under state law –2 nd degree misdemeanor, fines, prison time –Restrictions on driving privileges At UF –Probation, suspension, expulsion –97% of criminal cases handled by UF Student Legal Services last year involved alcohol

34. University of Florida Preview 2005 Consequences of DUI About 85% of all car crashes involving teens are linked to alcohol

35. University of Florida Preview 2005 Why Do Underage Students Drink? Feel more mature To escape problems, pressures Feel more outgoing Everyone in college drinks Relieves stress

36. University of Florida Preview 2005 Truth About College Drinking Did you know that 42% of underage college students usually consumed 5 or more drinks compared to only 27% of older students Survey at UF –Most students have 4 or less drinks when they party

37. University of Florida Preview 2005 Saying NO in a Cool Way “I already have something to drink.” “I’m on a diet.” “I just don’t like the taste.” “I have a class early in the morning.” “I don’t feel like being arrested.”

38. University of Florida Preview 2005 Irresponsible vs. Responsible Drinking Who cares and why should I bother? –Reduce injuries –Reduce unnecessary death –So you don’t get arrested –Stay in school –For your future career –Health

39. University of Florida Preview 2005 “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know”