Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving

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1 Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving Chapter 7 Euphoria Inhibi?ons Alcoholism Blood alcohol concentra?on (BAC) Designated driver Over the counter medicine Prescrip?on medicine Depression S?mulant Synergis?c effect Chapter 7 Key Terms Zero tolerance law Illegal per se laws Dram shop law Driving while intoxicated (DWI) Opera?ng while impaired (OWI) Field sobriety test Nystagmus Peer pressure Peer influence 1

2 Effects of Alcohol on Driving Alcohol Facts Alcohol is the most used in our society. You must be years old in order to purchase and/or consume alcohol alcohol, or, is known as alcohol alcohol is known as alcohol is known as wood alcohol Which of the above types of alcohol is found in alcoholic drinks? As a young driver you are very inexperienced. You are also underage. Mixing these together will be a recipe for disaster. Alcohol is classified as what type of drug? Depressant: What happens? Not digested, but quickly into the Goes straight to your! Disrupts your and which are the two most cri?cal skills needed to What do you think? You and your friend are at a party. Although you re not drinking, you no?ce that your friend is drinking. You know she is driving home a]er the party. What would you say to your friend? 2

3 Judgment and Reasoning When you consume alcohol you are NOT able to reason clearly and make sound judgments. Euphoria Inhibi9ons Discussion on page 129 What are the effects of alcohol on one s behavior when 1, 3, and 4 servings are consumed? What the your BAC Levels for each? With a partner explain the effects of alcohol on the for each below Effects on vision Visual acuity Reflex ac?on Blurred vision Depth percep?on Peripheral vision Physical effects *alcoholism is an addic?on to alcohol Alcohol in the body What does BAC stand for? B A C BAC is the amount of alcohol detected in a person s Beer, and can be referred to as a drink and they all have around the amount of alcohol Factors affec9ng BAC Amount of alcohol of alcohol was/is Discuss figure 3 on page 132 3

4 Fact or Fic?on What do you think? One drink wont hurt Beer will not make me drunk Driving is easier a]er a few drinks Young people cannot become problem drinkers... Do the booze you lose Choose one and be ready to discuss Fact/Fic?on Fact/Fic?on Fact/Fic?on Fact/Fic?on Fact/Fact :) Alcohol in the body cont Impairment Absorbed, but to leave your body drinks in an hour will take at least hours for your body to completely eliminate those drinks What is the only thing that can eliminate alcohol from your body? Random Fact Alcohol is the most drug in the United States, and it is the when someone drives a]er even one drink. Drinking impairs your and your Discuss figure 3 on page 132 and figure 4 on page 133 4

5 Tips to reduce driving risk Have a Be a Complete the ques?ons on page 134 in the Analyzing Data Sec?on Discussion of Key terms Other types of drugs Over the counter medicines Drugs that are available a doctor s Side effects include,, slowed reac?on?me, and Prescrip9on medicines Drugs that are available without a doctor s Depressants Class of drugs that / the Central Nervous System 5

6 Other types of drugs S9mulants Drugs that up the Central Nervous System Extreme to an Extreme Hallucinogens Drugs that are, mind. Can cause or Combining Drugs Synergis9c Effect: The effect of when drugs are Did you know? Chemicals in marijuana can stay in your bloodstream for weeks. Drivers can be given a test to determine the presence of marijuana in the bloodstream, and if any trace of it is found, they can be issued a viola?on?cket or face stricter penal?es 6

7 Laws and Alcohol You are under 21 so you are NOT allowed to consume alcohol! Illegal per se laws: BAC level of or State laws that make it a offense to operate a motor vehicle Implied consent law Anyone who operates a motor vehicle automa?cally to be tested for or other if stopped If you refuse your license can be Zero tolerance law if you are under the age of with a BAC over 0.08 you are guilty of breaking the Harsh penal?es with be given even on the first offense hqp:// Laws and Alcohol Penal9es or Payment of a Serving a Community Dram shop law Someone who is illegally serving alcohol to minors Also, someone who is serving an intoxicated person can be charged by this law DWI: DUI: OWI: 7

8 Laws and alcohol cont What to do when you are stopped by an officer Pull over to the and. Keep your hands as the officer Stay in your Be ready to show your and Field sobriety test A series of on the spot tests such as and checks Nystagmus gaze test Involuntary jerking of the Peer Pressure External force that results from peers trying to you to do things or act in a way Peer Influence An force created out of a desire to be Posi9ve Pressure Peers exert pressure in a posi?ve way (encouragements, help) Nega9ve Pressure Other influence you to do things that you know is wrong or dangerous Peer Influence Random Fact Your body can only eliminate about ½ ounce of alcohol in one hour. This means that to eliminate one 12 ounce beer or 1 ounce of liquor, it would take your body about two hours. The amount of?me depends on the gender, weight, and height of a person. 8

9 Peer Influence cont Refusal Skill Discussion 1) Use 2) 3) Prepare reasons such as? 4) Avoid the...how? 5) Ask a from their 6) What other skills can you think of? Page for more discussion Decision Making with discussion 1) Know when a is needed 2) Consider the 3) Consider the consequences 1) Is it? 2) Is it? 3) What would my think? 4) Is it myself and others? 4) which choice is best 5) your decision 9