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On the night of October 7 th , 2000

On the night of October 7 th , 2000. That night Adrian drank too much and partied too hard. And even though he was surrounded by responsible people who knew all about the dangers of alcohol. Adrian Heideman went out partying with friends. And neither will you until its too late.

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On the night of October 7 th , 2000

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  1. On the night of October 7th, 2000 That night Adrian drank too much and partied too hard And even though he was surrounded by responsible people who knew all about the dangers of alcohol Adrian Heideman went out partying with friends And neither will you until its too late. Adrian still died. Adrian was 18 years old. Much older than you. He never saw it coming

  2. Drugs and Alcohol: A Reality Check

  3. Overview Alcohol: • What it is, how it affects us, and the dangers associated with it Marijuana: • Short term effects, long term effects and why its not as safe as everyone thinks Other Drugs: • Serious issues related to their use

  4. Alcohol: What is it? • The main ingredient contained in alcoholic beverages is ethanol, which can damage parts of the body including the brain, nerves and heart muscle. • Long-term use can lead to brain damage, depression and death.

  5. What is equal to what? 12 oz Beer = 4 oz Wine = 1 oz Liquor = =

  6. The effects of Alcohol vary depending on many factors • Main factors: • amount consumed in a given time period • drinker's size, sex, body build, and metabolism • type and amount of food in the stomach www.usnodrugs.com

  7. * Guys: • On average, 3 to 4 drinks makes you legally intoxicated and more importantly “impaired.” • 7 or More Drinks in an hour can kill you Girls: • On average, 2 to 3 drinks makes you legally intoxicated. • 6 or more drinks in an hour can kill you

  8. Consequences of Drinking • Statistics • DUI’s • MIP’s • Alcohol Poisoning = a trip to Enloe Medical Center

  9. Statistics • Alcohol is the leading cause of death among teenagers, because of traffic fatalities • 16 % of teenagers have had “blackouts” • Teenagers who start drinking before age 15 are FOUR times as likely to become alcohol dependent as those who begin at age 21

  10. MIP = Minor In Possession • Occurs when someone under 21 has an open or unopened container of alcohol • The punishment in Chico is: • Drivers License is revoked for 1 year • Pay around $300 in fines • Assigned 30 hours of community service (picking up trash on the freeway)

  11. DUI = Driving Under the Influence • If you are under 21 it is illegal to have a .01 Blood Alcohol Level (WHICH IS NOT EVEN ONE DRINK). If you are caught you... • Get Jail Time • Community Service • Get put on Probation • Attend Alcohol Classes • Have to pay HUGE fines sometimes upwards of $5,000.

  12. Alcohol Poisoning • Signs someone may be in trouble • Cant talk clearly • Has passed out and will not wake up • Doesn’t respond to pain (pinch them) • Slow breathing • Cold, clammy and sometimes bluish skin

  13. BREAK INTO GROUPS

  14. Marijuana What everyone thinks it is… • As safe as cigarettes. • Not addicting habit forming • Safe because its all natural The Real Deal… • 10 times worse for you than cigarettes • Psychologically addictive • Not safe at all because it can be laced with other drugs

  15. Marijuana Short Term Effects • Short term memory loss • Temporary loss of coordination & skill • Reduced or impaired comprehension Long Term Effects • Loss of motivation & social inhibitions • Screws up your lungs, smokers cough • Paranoia, depression, other psychological problems

  16. Ecstasy • What is it? • MDMA ( a very powerful and serious drug) • Synthetic drug that is manufactured in laboratories • Almost always in a pill form • Harmful effects: • Increases heart rate & blood pressure • Puts holes in your brain • Severe depression & anxiety • Leads to Parkinson's disease later in life

  17. Mushrooms • What is it? • Type of mushrooms that grow on cow feces • Very powerful mind altering drug • Mushrooms are cut and dried then eaten • Harmful Effects: • People often times have bad trips and end up hurting themselves while on the drug • It’s a poison, it destroys the liver • Toxic affect of drinking 5 liters of Jack Daniels • Can kill a person very easily in minimal doses

  18. LSD What is it? • Man made chemical that causes very powerful hallucinations • Usually dropped onto small pieces of paper and taken orally (placed and absorbed on your tongue) Harmful Effects • Alters chemical composition of the brain. • Very unpredictable outcome. • Does permanent damage to the brain.

  19. Thank You And be careful from the Chico State Marketing Association

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