2. 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

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

4. University of Florida Preview 2005 Consequences of DUI Under state law –Second degree misdemeanor –Fines and/or prison time –Restrictions on driving privileges At UF –Probation –Suspension –Expulsion

5. University of Florida Preview 2005 Consequences of DUI Alcohol-involved drivers ages 16-20 are more than 2 times as likely to die in a fatal crash than alcohol-involved drivers 21 and older.

6. 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

7. 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 2 or less drinks when they party

8. University of Florida Preview 2005 Freshmen Not Drinking As Much

9. 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.”

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

11. 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