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Clearetta SmithHilary ConradCasey KoertgeJon Woodward

Should the drinking age be lowered?Stand your groundWhat percentage of SIUE students do you think consume alcohol?Did you know that only 41% of students consume alcohol once or more per week on campus. 3Alcohol Myth/Fact Game

Drinking Coffee will make you sober

Drinking coffee will not sober up a person. It could cause more harm than good since coffee, like alcohol, is a diuretic that can further dehydrate a person's body.

MYTHCoffee is also a stimulate just like energy drinks. Coffee encourages a person to drink more and can contribute to further consequences associated with binge drinking which we will later discuss. 5Forcing a person to vomit will help them sober up

Forcing a person to vomit does not help a person sober up and could be dangerous. Once alcohol has passed into the small intestine, vomiting will not expel the alcohol. Encouraging a semiconscious person to vomit could cause choking and/or aspiration. MYTHParents are allowed to serve alcohol to their underage children

While parents in 30 states may choose to provide alcohol to their own underage children, it is never legal for parents or guardians to provide alcohol people under 21 other than their children. FactBeer before liquor, never sicker. Liquor before beer, never fear.

Bottom line is it isn't which order you consume your drinks in that matters, it's the total amount of alcohol that you consume. MYTH

Women absorb alcohol into the bloodstream faster and metabolize it slower than men.

Fact

12 fl oz of regular beer- about 5% alcohol5 fl oz of table wine- about 12% alcohol1.5 oz shot (80 proof, hard liquor) about 40& alcoholA standard drink contains about 0.6 fl oz of pure alcoholFor different types of malt liquor, wine, or beer the alcohol content can vary from drink to drink

What is a serving size?What is binge drinking?A brief period of excessive alcohol consumption, usually happens in one sittingThis is 4 drinks for a woman and 5 drinks for a man When we say one sitting, we dont mean 5 beers in a 5 hour period. We mean 5 beers in a 45 minute time period. 11Effects of binge drinkingAlcohol and anxiety

Alcohol consumed in high amounts, in a short period of time, can diminish your ability to manage and alleviate feelings of anxiety.

Your ability to handle stressful, anxiety-provoking situations is impaired because it's more difficult to thoroughly consider all of your options and potential solutions to alleviate anxiety.12EffectsBlackouts

Enough alcohol will prevent the brain from recording new memories. The amnesia may be partial, or fragmentary, so that, upon awakening, one may remember some of what transpired while intoxicated. Or, it may be a total amnesia starting after the drinking began until the time of awakening.

EffectsAlcohol and Sleep

Alcohol leads to a more rapid induction of sleep, shallow sleep, and multiple awakenings can occur. Although alcohol may be effective in sleep induction, it impairs sleep during the second half of the night and can lead to a reduction in overall sleep time.Consequences of binge drinking Assault (including sexual assault)Increases chances of violenceUnsafe sexHealth problemsDrunk driving

Alcohol Abuse and dependenceAcademic ProblemsInjury DeathGoggles activity

Pace YourselfSip slowlyHave no more than one drink per hourHave drink spacers, where every other drink is a non-alcoholic one like soda or water

Include food- eating while consuming alcohol makes the alcohol take a longer time to absorb into your systemHave conversations- if youre busy chatting, youre not drinking Keep track of how much you drink- it may help you slow down drinking

What is alcohol poisoning18Alcohol PoisoningWhat Happens to Your Body When You Get Alcohol Poisoning?Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex (which prevents choking). A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these functions.

It is common for someone who drank excessive alcohol to vomit since alcohol is an irritant to the stomach. There is then the danger of choking on vomit, which could cause death by asphyxiation in a person who is not conscious because of intoxication.You should also know that a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can continue to rise even while he or she is passed out. Even after a person stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach and intestine continues to enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. It is dangerous to assume the person will be fine by sleeping it off.

19Alcohol Poisoning Critical Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol PoisoningMental confusion, stupor, coma, or person cannot be roused.Vomiting.Seizures.Slow breathing (fewer than eight breaths per minute).Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths).Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish skin color, paleness.

Alcohol PoisoningWhat Should I Do If I Suspect Someone Has Alcohol Poisoning?Know the danger signals.Do not wait for all symptoms to be present.

Be aware that a person who has passed out may die.If there is any suspicion of an alcohol overdose, call 911 for help. Don't try to guess the level of drunkenness.

Alcohol Poisoning What Can Happen to Someone With Alcohol Poisoning That Goes Untreated?Victim chokes on his or her own vomit.Breathing slows, becomes irregular, or stops.Heart beats irregularly or stops.

Hypothermia (low body temperature).Hypoglycemia (too little blood sugar) leads to seizures.Untreated severe dehydration from vomiting can cause seizures, permanent brain damage, or death.

IT IS OKAY TO CALL FOR HELPCall 911 if you suspect your friend or a person you know may have alcohol poisoningDont wait!!!!!It is important that you get help immediately in these situationsYou wont get in trouble for doing the right thing!!!!!!

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