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1. NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 2013 PRESENTATION
2. If you saw this sign- What would do or think?
3. Topics to be Covered Underage Drinking Teen Driving Laws Drugs
4. News Release West Hartford joined other motivated communities like Glastonbury, Bristol and Cheshire by passing a local ordinance designed to curb underage drinking
5. Binge Drinking Binge Drinking – (1) The consumption of several alcoholic drinks in a very short period of time. Done so in a “chugging” fashion. (2) 5 or more drinks for men 4 or more for women (3) The consumption of which occurs on a regular basis; at least five times over the course of several weeks.
6. Teen: It’s cool! Everybody does it! Our parents drink – why can’t we? It’s only alcohol! It’s not a real drug. But I’m not driving. I’m almost 21 – what’s the big deal? Attitudes
7. Parent: -Not my child! I drank at their age. They’re almost adults anyway. If they’re not driving, they’re not hurting anyone. My house, my kid, my rules. Attitudes
8. Underage Drinking in CT Connecticut's youth also drink at rates 26%-28% higher than their peers nationally. Alcohol continues to be the #1 drug of choice among Connecticut's youth with 47% of 9 th - 10 th graders surveyed reporting using alcohol within the past 30 days
9. Underage Drinking in CT Easy access to alcohol is the factor which 47% of 11 th -12 th grade students say encourages their decision to drink

10. Laws Regarding Underage Drinking

11. CT State Law-What is a minor? Minor **** ( in regards to purchase/consumption/sale of alcohol) The legal age to purchase, possess or consume alcohol in Ct is age 21 The term minor in other cases, refers to those young people age 15 years and younger.
12. 30-89: Possession of Alcohol by Minors ( PAY ATTENTION) $200-$500 monetary fine and MANDATORY license suspension Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may suspend a license driver to 150 days If individual is not licensed, must wait additional 150 days AFTER eligible for license
13. West Hartford Town Ordinance (120-6) ($60) Whereas it is illegal for minors to posses alcohol in public places in Connecticut; and whereas the possession of alcohol by minors on private property is not currently regulated by the State of Connecticut; and Whereas the possession and use of alcohol by minors on private property poses a serious threat to the safety of individual minors as well as producing a significant detriment to public health, safety and welfare
14. 30-88a: Operator’s License as Proof of Age Any person who misrepresents his age or uses or exhibits, for the purpose of procuring alcoholic liquor, an operator’s license belonging to any other person, shall be fined not less than $200, no more than $500 or imprisoned not more than 30 days or both.
15. 14-111a; Possession of Alcoholic Liquors in Motor Vehicles By Underage Persons Any person under 21, operating a motor vehicle, unless accompanied by his parent or guardian, in which a Police Officer finds alcoholic liquor, may be summoned by such officer to appear at a hearing before the commissioner of motor vehicles to show just cause why his operator’s license should no be revoked ( suspension not to exceed 60 days)
16. 14-111e; Suspension of Operator’s License for Misuse of License to Procure Liquor 150 day suspension to motor vehicle operator’s license of any person under the age of 21, who has been convicted of a violation of section 30:88a involving the misuse of an operator’s license or section 30-89 involving the purchase and possession of alcoholic liquor by minor
17. 14-147: A Misrepresentation of Age by Change or Alteration of a Driver’s License Any change or alteration of a license in such a manner to alter the name, D.O.B. or picture shall result in a fine up to $200, or imprisoned for up to 30 days or both Any person who misrepresents their age by using or exhibiting another person’s license to obtain liquor, may have their license suspended by the DMV commissioner for up to 30 days
18. 53a-139: Forgery in the Second Degree With intent to defraud, deceive or injure another, He falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument or issues or possesses any written instrument (License) which he knows to be forged

19. CONSEQUENCES

    UNDERAGE DRINKING
20. Consequences Lower school grades Smaller circle of friends Loss of scholastic sport participation Loss of employment Long-term alcohol addiction issues Impaired driving Excessive binge drinking can result in coma or death
21. Binge Drinking & Sex 26% of women who binge drink have unwanted sex 41% have unplanned sex while intoxicated (male & female) 22% of those who have sex while intoxicated do so without condoms
22. Underage Drinking Costs All of Us $$$$$$ Cost (Millions) Youth Violence $335.3 Youth Traffic Crashes $82.8 High-Risk Sex, Ages 14-20 $50.7 Youth Property Crime $31.5 Youth Injury $19.3 Poisoning & Psychoses $14.7 FAS Among Mothers Age 15-20 $8.7 Youth Alcohol Treatment $37.2
23. RESTRICTIONS ON 16 AND 17 YEAR-OLD OPERATORS Teen Driving Laws
24. RESTRICTIONS ON 16 AND 17 YEAR-OLD PERMIT HOLDERS
25. LEARNER PERMIT RESTRICTIONS
26. PHOTO PERMITS OBTAINED AFTER AUGUST, 1 2008
27. RESTRICTIONS ON 16 AND 17 YEAR-OLD DRIVER LICENSE
28. Curfew for 16/17 DRIVER LICENSE
29. PASSENGER LAWS
30. PASSENGERS- FIRST 6 MONTHS
31. RESTRICTIONS ON 16 AND 17 YEAR-OLD OPERATORS PASSENGERS- SECOND 6 MONTHS
32. RESTRICTIONS ON 16 AND 17 YEAR-OLD OPERATORS Seatbelts
33. USE OF CELL PHONE/TEXT MESSAGING
34. 48-Hour License Suspension for Certain Violations 16- or 17-year-olds who commit certain moving violations will have their drivers’ licenses seized by a police officer and will be suspended for 48 hours. In addition, the police officer is authorized to remove the vehicle from the scene. The driver’s license will be held for that 48-hour period. In order to regain possession of the license after the 48-hour period, the teen and his or her parent or legal guardian must go to the police department and sign a written statement acknowledging the license has been returned.
35. DRUGS
36. Lots of Them: Marijuana Alcohol Ecstasy Cocaine Crack Crystal Meth Inhalants Heroin LSD Prescription (Painkillers; Ritalin)
37. MARIJUANA Offenses
38. What is Marijuana? Dried flowers, seeds, leaves of the Indian hemp plant On the street referred to as: astro turf; dagga; dope; ganja; grass; hemp; home grown; Mary Jane; pot; reefer; roach; Texas tea and weed “Cannabis” – any of the drugs that come from the Indian hemp including marijuana and hashish
39. What creates “the high?” The chemical in cannabis is THC * Remains in body for weeks or longer The amount of THC found in any given batch of marijuana may vary substantially AND has increased over the past several years!!
40. HARMFUL EFFECTS Rapid heart beat Disorientation Lack of physical coordination Depression Sleepiness Bronchitis
41. HARMFUL EFFECTS 50% to 70% more cancer causing substances than tobacco Disrupt nerve cells in brain affecting memory Abnormal cell division leading to severe hereditary defects Lesions to the brain
42. SYNTHETIC marijuana (around 2000) K2 Yucatan Fire Skunk Moon Rocks Bombay Blue “herbal incense” Bliss Blaze
43. SYNTHETIC marijuana refers to a wide variety of herbal mixtures that produce experiences similar to marijuana (cannabis) and that are marketed as "safe," legal alternatives to that drug. these products contain dried, shredded plant material and chemical additives that are responsible for their psychoactive (mind-altering) effects.
44. How is it abused? Like marijuana, it is abused mainly by smoking. Sometimes it is mixed with marijuana or is prepared as an herbal infusion for drinking.