HEALTH LESSON 6 RISKY DECISIONS BEHAVIOURS AND POTENTIAL

HEALTH LESSON 6 RISKY DECISIONS, BEHAVIOURS AND POTENTIAL OUTCOMES WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL BY: MS. MILLER

Even after a few drinks, people under the influence are at risk of danger through other individuals and themselves Points such as 1. Differences with risks between females and males 2. Scenarios that happen at parties and social gatherings 3. The effect that this has on non drinkers 4. Opens up discussion on what we can do if in a situation 5. Sexual vulnerability 6. The Hangover, what effect does that have on a drinker in the short term and long term

RISKY DECISIONS, BEHAVIOURS AND POTENTIAL OUTCOMES WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL Some of the issues that come up with people under the influence ; 1. Physical injuries 2. Physical Harm to individuals and others 3. Losing respect of peers and friends 4. Exposing non drinkers to consequences related to alcohol induced friends

RISKY DECISIONS, BEHAVIOURS AND POTENTIAL OUTCOMES WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL There a lot of situations that as people of society we must be aware that these occur. The most important thing is to look at the safety of ones self and then the friends and colleagues that accompany you. Having a clear head would be the most important aspect.

Sexual Vulnerability and taking risks All people are at risk when under the influence, but this is directed specifically to girls and women With what we have learnt about the effects of alcohol on the body we can see that decision making can be clouded, which in turn could spell danger if people are in the placed in the wrong situation

Hang Overs and the Effect in the Long Term Physical after effects 1. Dehydration : due to alcohol being a diuretic 2. Causes water to be excreted through the system 3. Must drink water to maintain fluid levels Long term effects 1. Can cause damage to major organs 2. Develop a tolerance 3. Social, Emotional and financial pain

RISKY DECISIONS, BEHAVIOURS AND POTENTIAL OUTCOMES WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL ASSIGNMENT Case Scenario Boy A and Girl B have been drinking at a party. It’s got to a point that friends can see that they are getting disorientated but they consider that they are in full view of everyone so they can keep an eye on them. -What do you think happened? -Do you think the friends made a good choice? -What would you do if you were the friend? -Would you have done the same thing, or done something differently?