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CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER 6. DRINKING, DRUGS & HEALTH. 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.

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CHAPTER 6

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  1. CHAPTER 6 DRINKING, DRUGS & HEALTH

  2. 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

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

  4. How much is too much? • 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

  5. When BAC is…..

  6. 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

  7. Refusing a Breathalyzer • NJ has an implied consent law • If you refuse a breathalyzer, you be arrested for Driving Under the Influence, and will have blood drawn from you to determine your BAC

  8. 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

  9. Estimating BAC MALES FEMALES

  10. 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!!!!

  11. Drinking and Driving • 5 telltale drinking and driving signs: 1. Speeding 2. Weaving 3. Slow Driving 4. Jerking Motion 5. Quick Stops 12 Days of Christmas

  12. Hosts and Parties • Do not only provide alcoholic drinks at parties, provide non alcoholic drinks as well. • If someone leaves a party drunk and gets into an accident, the host can be involved in a LAWSUIT

  13. 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

  14. DRUGS AND DRIVING • ILLEGAL TO DRIVE WHEN ON illegal DRUGS • Labels on prescription bottles will tell you side affects. • Never mix drugs without asking a doctor. • Never take prescription drugs with alcohol.

  15. Marijuana and Driving • 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)

  16. Healthy Driving • HEALTH – Do not drive if not feeling well, have sore or hurt leg, 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.

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