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BINGE DRINKING

BINGE DRINKING. Presented by: SGT Carrie Jackson 582 nd MEDLOG Co. 36 th EVAC BN, 1 st MED BDE, 13 th COSCOM. BINGE DRINKING. TRAINING TASK:

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BINGE DRINKING

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  1. BINGE DRINKING Presented by: SGT Carrie Jackson 582nd MEDLOG Co. 36th EVAC BN, 1st MED BDE, 13th COSCOM 582nd MEDLOG Co.

  2. BINGE DRINKING • TRAINING TASK: • Students will learn the definition of binge drinking, the symptoms of alcohol poisoning and what to do if someone is showing signs, blood alcohol content (BAC) levels and the effects of alcohol, and the impact alcohol can have on their military careers • CONDITION: • Students will be given a lecture in conjunction with a PowerPoint presentation in a classroom setting • STANDARD: • Students will be able to correctly define the term binge drinking, identify the symptoms of alcohol poisoning and be able to react, identify the different BAC levels, and will know how alcohol abuse can affect their military careers 582nd MEDLOG Co.

  3. REFERENCES • AR 600-85 Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) • http://ww.medhelps.com/Topics/Addictions//Binge%20Drinking.htm • http://www.1id.army.mil/1ID/safety/Alcohol_support_information.doc • http://www.intheknowzone.com/binge.htm 582nd MEDLOG Co.

  4. WHAT IS BINGE DRINKING? • DEFINITION: • The consumption of large amounts of alcohol in a very short period of time. • Rule of thumb: • Females – 4 or more drinks in a row • Males – 5 or more drinks in a row • Can cause alcohol poisoning which can be fatal. • Becomes even more deadly when combined with medications or other drugs, illness, stress, or an empty stomach. 582nd MEDLOG Co.

  5. SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOL POISONING • Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol to the point of vomiting • Semi consciousness or unconsciousness • Cold, clammy, pale, or bluish skin • Slow breathing • Vomiting while sleeping or while unconscious 582nd MEDLOG Co.

  6. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? • Never leave the person alone • Turn the person on his or her side and check their pulse and breathing periodically • GET HELP! • If unsure of what to do, it is “better to be safe than sorry”, take them to the emergency room – it could save their life 582nd MEDLOG Co.

  7. BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC) • In most states, a BAC of .10% is considered legally drunk. • In some states, the legal definition of intoxication is .08%. • In the Army, a BAC ≥ .05% is considered to be impaired while on duty • On Ft. Hood, a BAC ≥ .04% is considered to be impaired while on duty • The faster someone drinks, the higher the BAC is, and the more dangerous drinking becomes. 582nd MEDLOG Co.

  8. BAC AND GROWING IMPAIRMENT • Following are ten snapshots of increasing drunkenness and impairment as blood alcohol concentration increases. Ranges are approximate and vary with the drinker: 582nd MEDLOG Co.

  9. BAC AND GROWING IMPAIRMENT Death may occur at .37% or higher. BACs of .45% and higher are fatal to nearly all individuals. 582nd MEDLOG Co.

  10. IMPACT ON MILITARY CAREER • UCMJ action • Referral to ASAP • Possible separation 582nd MEDLOG Co.

  11. QUESTIONS? 582nd MEDLOG Co.

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