Chapter 6 - Drinking, Drugs, and Health - Teacher Notes
Chapter 6 - Drinking, Drugs, and Health - Teacher Notes
Chapter 6 - Drinking, Drugs, and Health - Teacher Notes
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Alcohol affects you:‐it is not digested; goes directly into bloodstream.small amounts promote relaxation;large amounts dull areas of brain that controljudgement <strong>and</strong> self‐control1 st . Signs of impairment1) impaired reaction time, coordination<strong>and</strong> balance2)vision <strong>and</strong> ability to judge distance
BAC• Blood Alcohol Concentration: Affected by:• Weight of person• How much food that person has eaten• Amount of alcohol consumed• Time Can be determined by:• Breathalyzer• Blood Test
Amount of Alcohol• If BAC is : .05%: your chances of crashing doubles .10%: your chances are six times higher .15%:your chances are twenty‐five times highero Under 21: A BAC of .01%‐.08% <strong>and</strong> above you areconsidered under the influenceo DUI –sense of judgment impaired
Legal Limit• In New Jersey: If you are 21<strong>and</strong> over• .08% BAC is your limit If you are under 21• .01% BAC is your limit Anything above these limits counts as under the influence
Signs of Impairments• Speeding• Swerving• Weaving• Slowing Down• Braking Erratically• Quick Stopping• Missing signs/signals
One Drink 1.5 oz of 86 proof liquor 12 oz beer 5 oz glass of wine 12 oz wine cooler
One Drink
• Food absorbs alcohol, slows it down• Time only helps in recovering from high BAC• Studies show motorists arrested for DUIconsumed beer
Hosts, be warned• If a host offers alcoholic beverages at a party, itis his or her responsibility for the guests−The host may be involved with a lawsuit.
<strong>Drugs</strong> <strong>and</strong> Driving• It’s illegal to operate a vehicle under theinfluence of any illegal drugs• Prescription drugs may cause side effectssuch as drowsiness or dizziness –theseshould not be taken before driving• <strong>Drugs</strong> that may affect basic driving skills:Cold PillsTranquilizersSome prescription medications• Never mix drugs with alcohol• Motorist using prescription drugs mustshow proof if not the drug will beconsidered illegal
Designated Drivers• NJ 1 st state to launch HeroCampaign for DesignatedDrivers• Designated drivers areresponsible for safetransportation of friends orfamily member who’vebeen drinking• They ensure safety of thepeople being escorted butthe other drivers as well
Jacqueline Saburido• Jacqueline “Jacqui”Saburido was abeautiful 20 year oldfrom Venezuela• On September 19,1999, the car she wasin was hit by a drunkdriver• She suffered second<strong>and</strong> third degree burnson over 60% of herbody
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