1. On the night of October 7 th, 2000 Adrian Heideman went out partying with friends And even though he was surrounded by responsible people who knew all about the dangers of alcohol That night Adrian drank too much and partied too hard Adrian still died.Adrian was 18 years old.Much older than you.He never saw it comingAnd neither will you until its too late.

2. Drugs and Alcohol: A Reality Check

3. Overview Alcohol: What it is, how it affects us, and the dangers associated with it What it is, how it affects us, and the dangers associated with itMarijuana: Short term effects, long term effects and why its not as safe as everyone thinks Short term effects, long term effects and why its not as safe as everyone thinks Other Drugs: Serious issues related to their use Serious issues related to their use

4. Alcohol: What is it? The main ingredient contained in alcoholic beverages is ethanol, which can damage parts of the body including the brain, nerves and heart muscle. Long-term use can lead to brain damage, depression and death.

5. 12 oz Beer = 4 oz Wine = 1 oz Liquor What is equal to what? =

6. The effects of Alcohol vary depending on many factors Main factors: amount consumed in a given time period amount consumed in a given time period drinker's size, sex, body build, and metabolism drinker's size, sex, body build, and metabolism type and amount of food in the stomach type and amount of food in the stomach www.usnodrugs.com

9. Guys: On average, 3 to 4 drinks makes you legally intoxicated and more importantly “impaired.” On average, 3 to 4 drinks makes you legally intoxicated and more importantly “impaired.” 7 or More Drinks in an hour can kill you 7 or More Drinks in an hour can kill youGirls: On average, 2 to 3 drinks makes you legally intoxicated. On average, 2 to 3 drinks makes you legally intoxicated. 6 or more drinks in an hour can kill you 6 or more drinks in an hour can kill you *

10. Consequences of Drinking Statistics Statistics DUI’s DUI’s MIP’s MIP’s Alcohol Poisoning = a trip to Enloe Medical Center Alcohol Poisoning = a trip to Enloe Medical Center

11. Statistics Alcohol is the leading cause of death among teenagers, because of traffic fatalities Alcohol is the leading cause of death among teenagers, because of traffic fatalities 16 % of teenagers have had “blackouts” 16 % of teenagers have had “blackouts” Teenagers who start drinking before age 15 are FOUR times as likely to become alcohol dependent as those who begin at age 21 Teenagers who start drinking before age 15 are FOUR times as likely to become alcohol dependent as those who begin at age 21

12. MIP = Minor In Possession Occurs when someone under 21 has an open or unopened container of alcohol Occurs when someone under 21 has an open or unopened container of alcohol The punishment in Chico is: Drivers License is revoked for 1 year Pay around $300 in fines Assigned 30 hours of community service (picking up trash on the freeway)

13. DUI = Driving Under the Influence If you are under 21 it is illegal to have a.01 Blood Alcohol Level (WHICH IS NOT EVEN ONE DRINK). If you are caught you... Get Jail Time Get Jail Time Community Service Community Service Get put on Probation Get put on Probation Attend Alcohol Classes Attend Alcohol Classes Have to pay HUGE fines sometimes upwards of $5,000. Have to pay HUGE fines sometimes upwards of $5,000.

14. Alcohol Poisoning Signs someone may be in trouble Cant talk clearly Cant talk clearly Has passed out and will not wake up Has passed out and will not wake up Doesn’t respond to pain (pinch them) Doesn’t respond to pain (pinch them) Slow breathing Slow breathing Cold, clammy and sometimes bluish skin Cold, clammy and sometimes bluish skin

15. BREAK INTO GROUPS

16. Marijuana What everyone thinks it is… As safe as cigarettes. As safe as cigarettes. Not addicting habit forming Not addicting habit forming Safe because its all natural Safe because its all natural The Real Deal… 10 times worse for you than cigarettes 10 times worse for you than cigarettes Psychologically addictive Psychologically addictive Not safe at all because it can be laced with other drugs Not safe at all because it can be laced with other drugs

17. Marijuana Short Term Effects Short term memory loss Short term memory loss Temporary loss of coordination & skill Temporary loss of coordination & skill Reduced or impaired comprehension Reduced or impaired comprehension Long Term Effects Loss of motivation & social inhibitions Loss of motivation & social inhibitions Screws up your lungs, smokers cough Screws up your lungs, smokers cough Paranoia, depression, other psychological problems Paranoia, depression, other psychological problems

18. Ecstasy What is it? MDMA ( a very powerful and serious drug) MDMA ( a very powerful and serious drug) Synthetic drug that is manufactured in laboratories Synthetic drug that is manufactured in laboratories Almost always in a pill form Almost always in a pill form Harmful effects: Increases heart rate & blood pressure Increases heart rate & blood pressure Puts holes in your brain Puts holes in your brain Severe depression & anxiety Severe depression & anxiety Leads to Parkinson's disease later in life Leads to Parkinson's disease later in life

19. Mushrooms What is it? Type of mushrooms that grow on cow feces Type of mushrooms that grow on cow feces Very powerful mind altering drug Very powerful mind altering drug Mushrooms are cut and dried then eaten Mushrooms are cut and dried then eaten Harmful Effects: People often times have bad trips and end up hurting themselves while on the drug People often times have bad trips and end up hurting themselves while on the drug It’s a poison, it destroys the liver It’s a poison, it destroys the liver Toxic affect of drinking 5 liters of Jack Daniels Can kill a person very easily in minimal doses Can kill a person very easily in minimal doses

20. LSD What is it? Man made chemical that causes very powerful hallucinations Man made chemical that causes very powerful hallucinations Usually dropped onto small pieces of paper and taken orally (placed and absorbed on your tongue) Usually dropped onto small pieces of paper and taken orally (placed and absorbed on your tongue) Harmful Effects Alters chemical composition of the brain. Alters chemical composition of the brain. Very unpredictable outcome. Very unpredictable outcome. Does permanent damage to the brain. Does permanent damage to the brain.

21. Thank You And be careful from the Chico State Marketing Association