On the Rocks: Responsible Decision Making and Legal Consequences of Alcohol

1. On the Rocks: Responsible Decision Making and Legal Consequences of Alcohol Georgia College & State University Presented by: Amy Ellis

2. Advertisement • Do alcohol advertisements increase alcohol use among U.S. citizens, particularly those under 21 years of age?

3. Partying? Clubbing Tonight? • How much do you know about alcohol and its affect on you? • Are you a responsible drinker? • Do you know how to care for someone that is intoxicated or has an alcohol problem? Quizzes

4. What You Need to know before drinking. • Alcohol is a depressant – it is a mood altering drug that depresses bodily functions. • One drink = one 1.25 oz. shot one 12 oz. beer one 5 oz. glass of wine

5. Blood Alcohol Level • The amount of alcohol in your blood stream is referred to as Blood Alcohol Level (BAL). • Alcohol is metabolized at 0.5 oz per hour, the amount of alcohol in one drink. • When you drink alcohol it goes directly from the stomach into the bloodstream. • BAL Charts for men and Women • Blood Alcohol Content Calculator - The Police Notebook

6. Alcohol on Your Brain Alcohol reaches the brain in 90 seconds. It robs brain cells of water and glucose, the brain’s food. Cerebrum BAL of .01-.30 lowers inhibitions: recognition, vision, reasoning, emotion, & affects judgment. Cerebellum BAL of .15-.35 causes problems with coordination, reflexes, & balance Medulla Heart rate can drop and breathing cease, causing death BAL as low as .30.

7. Alcohol on Your … …Gastrointestinal Tract. • Increased stomach acid production, causing heartburn and ulcers • Linked to cancer of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. • Destroys liver cells, fat accumulates around liver, and causes cirrhosis (fatal condition) • Causes kidneys to increase urinary output, contributing to dehydration and hangover.

8. Alcohol on your… …Reproductive System Males • Decreases male hormone testosterone. • Long-term use results in loss of body hair, male breasts, or shrinking testicles • Can contribute to impotence

9. Alcohol on your… …Reproductive System Females • Increased sexual, menstrual, and gynecological problems • Changes in sex hormone balance and loss of feminine characteristics • Drinking during pregnancy can result in miscarriage, cause birth defects and stillbirths.

10. Alcohol on your … …Immune System • Works less efficiently. • Body’s ability to fight off infection and disease is decreased. • Become more vulnerable to infection, cancer, and other illnesses. • Sores and injuries heal at slower rate.

11. Alcohol affects your appearance • More than 2 drinks a week promote aging • Hair becomes dry • Lips become cracked • Increase acne • Eyes look glassy • Skin gets puffy, broken vein look

12. Alcohol Use… Still affecting your body. • Disrupts sleep patterns • Increases risk of high blood pressure • Increases risk of Diabetes • Increases risk of Kidney disease • Increases risk of Heart disease • Causes constipation • Increase risk of stroke

13. Second Hand affects of Alcohol • Drunk driving-related deaths • Sexual assault • Fatal falls due to intoxication • Destroyed relationships with family and friends.

14. Georgia State Laws • Laws for Georgia • Youth attempt at purchase • Youth purchase of alcohol • Zero Tolerance

15. Alcohol? Or Education? • 300,000 of today’s college students will eventually die of alcohol-related causes: drunk driving, cirrhosis of the liver, various cancers and heart disease. • 159,000 of today’s first-year college students will drop out of school for alcohol-related reasons. • The average student spends about $900 a year on alcohol. • Approximately 1/3 of college students admit to having missed at least one class because of their alcohol use (Core Institute). • One night of heavy drinking can impair your ability to think abstractly for up to 30 days.

16. Sobering Statistics • Drinking and driving is the #1 killer of Americans between the ages 17-24. • In the U.S., one person is killed every 22 minutes in drunk driving accidents. • Alcohol plays a role in 50% of all arrests. • The average DUI arrest costs the person charged $3000.00.

17. Sobering Statistics • 86% of fraternity residents report binge drinking. • 80% of sorority residents report binge drinking. • Female college freshmen are at the highest risk for sexual assault between the first day of school and Thanksgiving. • 70% of college students admit to having engaged in sexual activity while under the influence of alcohol. • 90% of all campus rapes occur when alcohol has been used. • 70% of all murders and other violent crimes involved abuse of alcohol.

18. Be a Responsible Drinker • If you aren’t 21, DON’T DRINK. It isn’t worth it!! • Don’t go out with people who make you feel uncomfortable if you’re not drinking. • Don’t go to places where you’ll be bored if you’re not drinking. • If you have to drink, Do NOT guzzle your drink – avoid drinking games. • Do alternate alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic drinks – take hour long breaks between drinks. • Always have a designated driver…BE THE DESIGNATED DRIVER!

19. Helpful Websites • Laws for Georgia • College Life Skills Survey • Facts on Tap: Alcohol and Your College Experience • Facts and Fiction • Interactive Body

20. Helpful Websites • Alcohol Awareness • Alcohol and Other Drugs • BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL (BAL) • Drink Wheel / Drink Calculator for Breath Alcohol Testing / Screener / DUI / DWI / Ask DOTti • Alcohol Cost Calculator