Drivers Ed Block 7 Study Guide

Alcohol Impact on Judgment

• Alcohol primarily affects judgment immediately upon consumption.

Alcohol Classification

• Alcohol is classified as a sedative hypnotic drug, influencing the central nervous system.

Psychoactive Substances

• Psychoactive drugs directly impact mental processes, mood, and behavior.

Alcohol Metabolism Rate

• The human body metabolizes alcohol at a rate of approximately 0.015% per hour.

Dependence Types

• Psychological dependence involves needing a drug to fulfill emotional needs.
• Physical dependence refers to needing a drug to function comfortably in daily life.

Dependence Risks

• Both psychological and physical dependence can occur with substances like alcohol and heroin.

Drug Tolerance

• Tolerance develops when users require larger doses of a drug to achieve the initial effects.

Driving Under Influence Risks

• Driving while under the influence of narcotics, psychedelics, marijuana, PCP, LSD, or cough syrup containing codeine poses significant dangers, such as impaired perception and altered reality.

BAC Calculations

• Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) can be calculated using the formula: Time = BAC/Rate. For example, a BAC of 0.04% would take approximately 2.66 hours to metabolize at a rate of 0.015% per hour.

Preventable Killers in America

• The top three preventable causes of death include tobacco products, drug overdosing, and car crashes.