CHAPTER 6 DRINKING DRUGS HEALTH Ms Maday Mrs

CHAPTER 6 DRINKING, DRUGS & HEALTH Ms. Maday / Mrs. Adler

Effects of Alcohol © Alcohol is not digested. It is removed slowly by the body. © Passes through stomach to small intestine to bloodstream © 90% of alcohol detoxified is burned up by the liver. © 10% is eliminated in breath, urine, and sweat

Effects of Alcohol (cont. ) © Driving under the influence means: a driver’s senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol As little as two drinks could affect: © reaction time, © coordination, © balance, © vision © ability to judge distance

How much is too much? © Blood Alcohol Concentration © BAC decided by 4 factors: 1. Quantity of alcohol consumed 2. Body weight 3. How quickly drinks were consumed. 4. Food eaten Best way to reduce risk of crash is to not drink and drive at all

BAC ©Under 21 =. 01 or higher is illegal ©Over 21 =. 08 is the legal limit. © Having a BAC of. 05 doubles your chance of being in an accident. © A BAC of. 10 increases your chance of being in accident x 6 © A BAC of. 15 increases your chance of being in an accident x 25

When BAC is…. . . 02 -. 03 . 04 –. 06 . 07 -. 09 Reflexes and alertness decline Judgment and self Muscle coordination Vomiting usually control are impaired decreases occurs Reaction time slows 0. 20 0. 30 Confusion, Ability to stand or dizziness, and walk is lost disorientation occur. Loss of Vision and speech consciousness may are impaired occur Blackouts are typical . 12 -. 15 Emotions become exaggerated, unstable or violent 0. 40 0. 50 and HIGHER Loss of consciousness usually occurs Death may occur

Refusing a Breathalyzer ©NJ has an implied consent law ©When driving on NJ roadways, you automatically agreed to a breathalyzer when stopped for suspicion of a DUI. If you refuse, you will have blood drawn at a hospital and are subject to a violation surcharge of $1000 per year for 3 years.

Alcohol comparisons © 1 ½ ounce of 86 proof liquor (a shot) © 12 ounce bottle or can of beer © 5 ounce glass of wine © All contain same alcohol content. © Most motorists arrested for drinking and driving have been drinking BEER

Estimating BAC MALES Number of Drinks (per hour) 100 - 120 lb 120 - 140 lb 140 – 160 lb 1 . 04 . 03 . 02 3 . 10 . 08 . 07 5 . 18 . 15 . 12 7 . 24 . 20 . 17 FEMALES Number of Drinks (per hour) 100 - 120 lb 120 - 140 lb 140 - 160 lb 1 . 05 . 04 . 03 3 . 11 . 07 5 . 21 . 18 . 15 7 . 30 . 25 . 22

Food and Alcohol ©Food slows absorption of alcohol into the blood ©Heavy drinking will always give you a high BAC regardless of what you eat. ©Only TIME will make you sober!!!!

Drinking and Driving © 5 telltale drinking and driving signs for Law Enforcement: 1. Speeding 2. Weaving 3. Slow Driving 4. Jerking Motions 5. Quick Stops 12 Days of Christmas

Hosts and Parties ©Provide non-alcohol drinks along with any alcohol at parties and never insist that a guest should drink an alcoholic beverage. ©If someone leaves a party drunk and gets into an accident, the host can be involved in a LAWSUIT

Designated Drivers ©NJ is first state to launch Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers ©DD’s ensure safety of people they are escorting as well as other motorists

DRUGS AND DRIVING Cold Pills/ Tranquilizers/ Prescription Medications affect basic driving skills ©Illegal to operate a vehicle under the influence of an illegal drug ©Check labels on prescription bottles ©Never mix alcohol with drugs or medications

Marijuana and Driving ©Next to alcohol, Marijuana is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions. How it affects the driver: Loss of tracking ability – (can’t drive in a straight line) Distance judgement Vigilance – (Hard to remain attentive to all driving tasks) Divided attention – (Hard to pay attention to other traffic, roadway or weather conditions)

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Healthy Driving ©HEALTH – Do not drive if feeling ill, have a stiff neck, injured leg or arm, etc. ©VISION – State law allows MVC to retest 10% of the driving population each year. ©HEARING – can warn motorists of danger. Horns, sirens, screeching tires warn a motorist to be careful.