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Alcohol is a what?
Alcohol is a what?
Drug
How many alcohol-related driving fatalities occur during holidays?
How many alcohol-related driving fatalities occur during holidays?
More than half
When does alcohol begin to affect a person's abilities?
When does alcohol begin to affect a person's abilities?
Almost the moment it enters the body
When people drink alcoholic beverages their __________.
When people drink alcoholic beverages their __________.
A person's inhibitions are __________.
A person's inhibitions are __________.
If a large amount of alcohol is consumed over a short period of time, __________.
If a large amount of alcohol is consumed over a short period of time, __________.
The most accurate way to determine a person's level of intoxication is to __________.
The most accurate way to determine a person's level of intoxication is to __________.
When comparing the alcohol content of typical servings of beer, wine, and mixed drinks, __________.
When comparing the alcohol content of typical servings of beer, wine, and mixed drinks, __________.
The only sure way to reduce the body's BAC and the degree of impairment is to __________.
The only sure way to reduce the body's BAC and the degree of impairment is to __________.
You can easily sober up by drinking black coffee.
You can easily sober up by drinking black coffee.
What is the best advice to give a social drinker planning to drive?
What is the best advice to give a social drinker planning to drive?
What effect might a cold medicine have on a driver?
What effect might a cold medicine have on a driver?
Depressants can make a person __________.
Depressants can make a person __________.
Alcohol is a(n) __________.
Alcohol is a(n) __________.
The danger of a driver using amphetamines on a long trip is __________.
The danger of a driver using amphetamines on a long trip is __________.
Prescription drugs taken in combination with alcoholic beverages __________.
Prescription drugs taken in combination with alcoholic beverages __________.
All states require that before legally buying or consuming alcoholic beverages a person must be what?
All states require that before legally buying or consuming alcoholic beverages a person must be what?
Implied consent means a driver __________.
Implied consent means a driver __________.
A person must have a BAC of at least 0.08 percent in many states to be charged with what?
A person must have a BAC of at least 0.08 percent in many states to be charged with what?
What law requires a driver to automatically give consent to be tested for BAC if arrested on suspicion of DUI and DWI?
What law requires a driver to automatically give consent to be tested for BAC if arrested on suspicion of DUI and DWI?
What do police measure to determine a person's level of intoxication?
What do police measure to determine a person's level of intoxication?
When law enforcement officers in many states suspect that a driver is DUI or DWI, they can give a series of on-the-spot, roadside checks known as what?
When law enforcement officers in many states suspect that a driver is DUI or DWI, they can give a series of on-the-spot, roadside checks known as what?
An age group's influence on a person is called what?
An age group's influence on a person is called what?
People confronted with negative peer pressure often find it difficult to do what?
People confronted with negative peer pressure often find it difficult to do what?
Peer education is a process in which young people help other young people do what?
Peer education is a process in which young people help other young people do what?
At a social gathering, your driver has been drinking. What options do you have as you leave the gathering?
At a social gathering, your driver has been drinking. What options do you have as you leave the gathering?
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Study Notes
Alcohol and Driving
- Alcohol is classified as a drug that impairs judgment and coordination when consumed.
- More than half of alcohol-related driving fatalities occur during holiday periods.
- The effects of alcohol begin to impair a person's abilities almost immediately after consumption.
Impairment Effects
- Judgment is compromised before coordination, making decision-making dangerous.
- Inhibitions are defined as inner psychological forces that typically restrain impulsive actions.
- Consuming a large amount of alcohol quickly can lead to lethal outcomes.
Intoxication Measurement
- Blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) is the most accurate measure of a person's intoxication level.
- Standard servings of beer, wine, and mixed drinks contain roughly the same alcohol content.
- The only effective way to lower a person's BAC is to allow time for the body to metabolize the alcohol.
Sobering Myths and Safe Practices
- Drinking black coffee does not sober a person; no quick fixes exist for intoxication.
- It’s advisable for social drinkers to let a non-drinker take responsibility for driving.
Medication Interactions
- Cold medications can cause drowsiness and impair judgment when driving.
- Depressant drugs, including alcohol, can induce feelings of depression and lethargy.
Legal Drinking Age and Consent
- Legal age to purchase or consume alcohol varies, but all states mandate an age of at least 21.
- Implied consent laws require drivers to submit to BAC testing if suspected of DUI or DWI.
Legal Definitions
- A BAC of 0.08 percent or higher in many states constitutes grounds for a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge.
- Police assess intoxication levels using blood-alcohol concentration in the bloodstream.
Testing and Peer Influence
- Drivers suspected of DUI/DWI may be subjected to field sobriety tests by law enforcement.
- Peer pressure significantly influences individual decision-making, particularly among younger individuals.
Coping with Peer Pressure and Options for Safe Return
- Young people face challenges saying no to negative peer influences due to fear of repercussions.
- Peer education empowers youth to make informed choices and set personal goals.
- Available options for safe transportation after drinking include asking a sober individual for a ride, pre-arranging transport with adults, or calling a taxi.
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