Alcohol and Substance Abuse Effects

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Match the policies regarding the service of alcoholic beverages with their corresponding descriptions:

No bulk sales = Only one drink per customer Monitor customer drinking = Servers given specific areas Stop intoxicated customers from driving = Arrange alternative transportation Underage drinking prevention = Verify age before serving

Match the strategies for improving staff morale with their descriptions:

Regular staff meetings = Assess program and gather feedback Recognizing staff achievement = Rewarding employee contributions Training employees = Ensure understanding of program goals Promote the program = Set up groups for collaboration

Match the interventions aimed at reducing the risk of intoxicated customers driving with their descriptions:

Arrange for overnight accommodation = Necessary if customer is too intoxicated Arrange alternative transportation = Through friends, family, or taxis Intervene with intoxicated customers = Prevent them from driving Monitor drinking behavior = Gauging intoxication based on consumption

Match the goals of developing good community relations with their actions:

Keep in touch with press = Inform about program successes Inform the community = Indicate the aims of the intervention program Engage with local media = Promote public awareness Build positive reputation = Establish community trust Signup and view all the answers

Match the aspects of alcohol service policies with their implications:

Prevent underage drinking = Check age before serving alcohol Limit alcohol service = Serve alcohol responsibly Monitor consumption = Assess behavioral clues of intoxication Promote safe transportation = Provide alternatives to driving Signup and view all the answers

Match the symptoms of alcohol impairment with their descriptions:

Reduced inhibitions = Loud speech, being overly friendly Impaired judgement = Careless with money, irrational statements Impaired reactions = Slurred speech, loss of train of thought Impaired coordination = Stumbling, unable to sit straight Signup and view all the answers

Match the common symptoms of drug abuse with their descriptions:

Unusual outbursts of temper = Frequent anger without provocation Secretive behaviour = Hiding personal possessions Wearing sunglasses = Covering up bloodshot eyes Association with known drug abusers = Spending time with substance users Signup and view all the answers

Match the risk-reduction practices to their purposes:

Offer food with drinks = Slow down alcohol absorption Delay service to rapid drinkers = Prevent overconsumption Refuse service to intoxicated patrons = Ensure customer safety Discourage driving after drinking = Reduce alcohol-impaired driving Signup and view all the answers

Match the physical effects of alcohol on different individuals:

Larger bodies = Can tolerate more alcohol Smaller bodies = Feel effects quicker Those who are ill = Have effects heightened Regular consumers = Handle alcohol better Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of behavior changes due to alcohol:

Loud voice = Overly confident or friendly Complaining about drinks = Impaired judgement Spilling drinks = Impaired coordination Glassy eyes = Impaired reactions Signup and view all the answers

Match the server intervention practices with their objectives:

Educate servers = Improve serving practices Refuse service to underage consumers = Prevent underage drinking Delay service to intoxicated patrons = Control their drinking rate Promote responsible drinking = Encourage moderation Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics of alcohol impairment symptoms:

Spilling drinks = Loss of coordination Irrational statements = Impaired judgement Lack of focus = Impaired reactions Overly friendly demeanor = Reduced inhibitions Signup and view all the answers

Match the descriptions of server practices with their goals:

Offering non-alcoholic options = Provide responsible choices Training on alter serving practices = Prevent intoxication Refusing service to intoxicated patrons = Ensure safe environment Encouraging food with drinks = Slow intoxication rate Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Alcohol and substance abuse can have varying physical effects depending on individual factors.
Body size influences alcohol tolerance, with larger individuals generally handling more alcohol due to higher water content.
Temperament plays a role, with some becoming quieter while others become more aggressive under the influence.
Individuals who are ill or unwell may experience intensified effects of alcohol.
Regular alcohol consumers tend to have a higher tolerance.

Alcohol's Impact on the Body

Alcohol affects the body in a specific order, leading to:
- Reduced Inhibitions: This stage exhibits behaviors like loud speech, excessive friendliness, drinking alone, and fluctuating vocal volume.
- Impaired Judgement: Signs include complaining about drink strength, fluctuating consumption, ordering doubles, argumentative behavior, foul language, careless spending, buying drinks for strangers, irrational statements, and belligerence.
- Impaired Reactions: This stage includes difficulties like inability to light a cigarette, multiple lit cigarettes simultaneously, glassy eyes, loss of focus, slurred speech, and a disjointed train of thought.
- Impaired Coordination: Signs include difficulty picking up change, spilling drinks, struggling to bring a glass to the mouth, inability to sit straight, swaying, drowsiness, stumbling, difficulty navigating obstacles, bumping into things, and falling.

Common Symptoms of Drug Abuse

General Symptoms:
- Frequent outbursts of anger
- Secrecy regarding personal belongings
- Wearing sunglasses indoors
- Wearing long sleeves during hot weather
- Association with known drug abusers
- Theft of items that can be easily pawned or sold

Server Intervention Programs

These programs equip servers with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent customer intoxication and alcohol-impaired driving.
Common practices include:
- Offering food with drinks
- Delaying service to rapid drinkers
- Refusing service to intoxicated or underage customers
- Discouraging intoxicated customers from driving

Reducing the Risk of Intoxication

Establishment Practices:
- Promote responsible drinking through pricing, promotions, and overall practices.
- Offer non-alcoholic beverages across all price ranges.
- Avoid selling beverages in bulk.
- Serve one drink per customer at a time.
- Do not serve alcohol to customers exhibiting signs of intoxication.
- Clearly track customer consumption to assess potential intoxication.
- Do not serve alcohol to customers likely to become intoxicated.
- Designate specific areas for servers to monitor customer drinking.

Lowering the Risk of Intoxicated Drivers

Operational Interventions:
- Prevent intoxicated customers from driving.
- Arrange alternative transportation using friends, family, or taxis.
- Offer overnight accommodation if needed.

Stopping Underage Drinking

Do not serve alcoholic beverages to anyone under the legal drinking age.
Verify the age of individuals who appear underage.

Improving Staff Morale and Functioning

Train all employees involved in serving alcohol about the program's objectives, expectations, and encourage group participation to promote the program.
Organize regular staff meetings to evaluate the program and gather feedback.
Recognize and reward staff achievements.

Developing Good Community Relations

Maintain open communication with the media to highlight program successes.
Actively inform the community about the Server Intervention Program and its goals.