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ALCOHOL EDUCATION. The Responsibility for the use of Alcohol is:. PERSONAL. PUBLIC. HISTORICAL USE OF ALCOHOL. PROHIBITION 1920 -1933. The 18 st Amendment was the Prohibition Amendment which made the sale, manufacture, and use of alcohol illegal.
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The Responsibility for the use of Alcohol is: PERSONAL PUBLIC
HISTORICAL USE OF ALCOHOL
PROHIBITION 1920 -1933 The 18st Amendment was the Prohibition Amendment which made the sale, manufacture, and use of alcohol illegal. It was also known as the Volstead Act.
Jack “Legs” Diamond ORGANIZED CRIME “Scarface” Al Capone Dutch Schultz “Beer Baron of the Bronx”
"HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN" Prohibition is repealed by the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution
DECISIONS ? ? TEMPERANCE ABSTINENCE
ALCOHOL IS --- --- AN INTOXICANT
ALCOHOL IS AN INCOMPLETE FOOD IT HAS NO VITAMINS, PROTEINS, CARBOHYDRATES, OR FATS NOTE: IT DOES CONTAIN CALORIES
ETHYL ALCOHOL IS ---- C2H5OH --- A SPECIFIC CHEMICAL COMPOUND
Alcohol is the same “CHEMICAL COMPOUND” no matter what beverage it may be!!!!
WINE 9-16% ALCOHOL BEER 3-8% ALCOHOL WHISKEY 40-60% ALCOHOL
ALCOHOL MAY BE PRODUCED BY DIFFERENT “PROCESSES” BEER: IS A MALT BEVERAGE AND IS PUT THROUGH A BREWING PROCESS. WINE: IS A PRODUCT OF FERMENTED FRUIT JUICES SUCH AS GRAPES. DISTILLED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: SUCH AS “WISKEY” REQUIRES TWO STEPS (FERMENTATION AND DISTILLATION)
MOONSHINE STILL THEIR ILLEGAL MAJOR FINES AND INPRISONMENT
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROOF / PERCENT PERCENT: Defines the amount of alcohol in Brewed and Fermented Such as Beer and Wine. PROOF: Defines the amount of alcohol content In distilled beverages. (1/2 the Proof = Percent)
Alcohol requires no digestion and is quickly absorbed and distributed to all parts of the body.
ALCOHOL IMMEDIATELY AFFECTS THE BRAIN CEREBRUM: Logic Rational Thinking Judgment Morals Values CEREBELLUM: Motor Movement (Muscle Coordination) MEDULLA OBLONGATA: Heart Beat / Respiration
THE RISK TO MOTHERS WHO CONSUME ALCOHOL • FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME • CHILDHOOD LUEKEMIA • “Breast Cancer has also been linked to Alcohol !”
ALCOHOL FACTS • The average adult requires three (3) hours to oxidize one ounce of alcohol from the body. ( If a person were to drink two 12 ounce glasses of beer they will have consumed one ounce of alcohol, which would stay in their body for 3 hours.) • Alcohol leaves the body through the Lungs in a person’s breath, in the Liver through oxidation, and through the bladder in the form of urine. • Alcohol is an addicting depressing drug.
WHO COULD BECOME AN ALCOHOLIC?
ALCOHOLISM FACTS: • IS CONSIDERED TO BE A CHRONIC DISEASE. • PHSIOLOGICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOLISM. • ALONON, ALATEEN, AND ALCOHOLICS ANNOMIOUS (AA) ARE ALL ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEAL WITH ALCOHOLISM.
DELIRIUM TREMENS (DTs) When a alcoholic may experience violent shaking, confusion, distortions, and/or hallucinations. Delirium Tremens
Disease and Abnormalities Associated with Alcohol Consumption, Addiction, and/or Abuse Cirrhosis of the liver: When the liver slowly deteriorates and malfunctions. Delirium tremens (DTs):are a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that involves sudden and severe mental or neurological changes.
PROBLEM DRINKERS COST THEMSELVES AND OTHERS BILLIONS OF DOLLARS EACH “YEAR”!!!
DRINKING DRIVERS DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL “DWI” KILL!!!!
Leandra's Law The Child Passenger Protection Act Went into effect Friday December 18, 2009 It is a felony to be driving while DUI/DWI or under the influence of drugs with a child (under the age of 16) in the vehicle
YOU MAY BE CHARGED FOR DWI WHILE DRIVING A CAR - SNOMOBILE - OR - BOAT • DWI: Driving While Intoxicated; .08 BAC or higher, and/or other evidence of intoxication. • Aggravated DWI: .18 BAC or higher. • DWAI: Alcohol/Drugs: Driving While Ability Impaired by the Combined Influence of Drugs or Alcohol and Drugs. • Zero Tolerance Law: The motorist is under 21 years old and possesses a BAC of .02 to .07.
Utica, New York Junior Operator licenses
Warrensburg, Illinois Two Teenagers Killed
17 Year old DUI Victim and Driver Before After
It is illegal to use a fake Sheriff’s ID to purchase alcohol A person may be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony Misdemeanor: A fine of $1,000 – 3 years probation – 1 year incarceration Felony: A fine of $5,000 – 5 year probation – 2.3 -7 years incarceration Please to note that with a felony conviction the person also loses certain rights of citizenship such as the right to vote – be bonded - be licensed
It is illegal to use a A New York State Drivers License to Illegally purchase alcohol The penalty: 90 day suspension of the drivers licenses (Note: if the person dose not have a licenses they will disqualified from receiving one for 90 from the time that they apply for one)
TO DRINK OR NOT TO DRINK IT IS A PERSONAL DECISION!!!