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What is alcohol?
What is alcohol?
Drug
What is the most common penalty for a first-time conviction of DWI or DUI?
What is the most common penalty for a first-time conviction of DWI or DUI?
Driver's license suspension
When does alcohol begin to affect a person's ability?
When does alcohol begin to affect a person's ability?
The moment it enters the brain
What is affected by drinking alcoholic beverages?
What is affected by drinking alcoholic beverages?
What are a person's inhibitions?
What are a person's inhibitions?
What can occur if a large amount of alcohol is consumed over a short period?
What can occur if a large amount of alcohol is consumed over a short period?
What is the most accurate way to determine a person's level of intoxication?
What is the most accurate way to determine a person's level of intoxication?
When comparing the alcohol content of typical servings of beer, wine, and mixed drinks, what can be said?
When comparing the alcohol content of typical servings of beer, wine, and mixed drinks, what can be said?
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 drink?
What is the best advice to give a social drinker planning to drink?
What effect can cold medicine have on a driver who has been drinking?
What effect can cold medicine have on a driver who has been drinking?
What is the only sure way to reduce the body's BAC?
What is the only sure way to reduce the body's BAC?
What can depressants do to a person?
What can depressants do to a person?
Alcohol is a stimulant.
Alcohol is a stimulant.
What is the danger of a driver using amphetamines on a long trip?
What is the danger of a driver using amphetamines on a long trip?
What can prescription drugs taken in combination with alcoholic beverages cause?
What can prescription drugs taken in combination with alcoholic beverages cause?
What must a person be at least to legally buy or consume alcoholic beverages?
What must a person be at least to legally buy or consume alcoholic beverages?
What does implied consent mean for a driver?
What does implied consent mean for a driver?
What BAC level must a person be at to be charged with DWI?
What BAC level must a person be at to be charged with DWI?
What law requires a driver to automatically give consent to be tested for BAC if arrested for DUI or DWI?
What law requires a driver to automatically give consent to be tested for BAC if arrested for DUI or 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?
What checks can law-enforcement officers conduct if they suspect a driver is DUI or DWI?
What checks can law-enforcement officers conduct if they suspect a driver is DUI or DWI?
What is called when age groups influence a person?
What is called when age groups influence a person?
What do people often find difficult when confronted with negative peer pressure?
What do people often find difficult when confronted with negative peer pressure?
What is peer education?
What is peer education?
Flashcards
What is alcohol?
What is alcohol?
A psychoactive substance that has intoxicating effects.
DUI/DWI first offense penalty?
DUI/DWI first offense penalty?
Usually, a suspension of driving privileges.
When does alcohol affect ability?
When does alcohol affect ability?
Almost immediately after consumption.
What is affected by alcohol?
What is affected by alcohol?
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What are inhibitions?
What are inhibitions?
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Large amount of alcohol consumed?
Large amount of alcohol consumed?
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Accurate intoxication measure?
Accurate intoxication measure?
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Alcohol content comparison?
Alcohol content comparison?
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Black coffee sobers you up?
Black coffee sobers you up?
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Best advice for social drinkers?
Best advice for social drinkers?
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Cold medicine + drinking?
Cold medicine + drinking?
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Only way to reduce BAC?
Only way to reduce BAC?
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What do depressants do?
What do depressants do?
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Alcohol is a stimulant?
Alcohol is a stimulant?
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Danger of amphetamines trip?
Danger of amphetamines trip?
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Prescription drugs + alcohol?
Prescription drugs + alcohol?
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Legal drinking age?
Legal drinking age?
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Implied consent means?
Implied consent means?
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DWI charge BAC level?
DWI charge BAC level?
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Law for BAC testing consent?
Law for BAC testing consent?
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What do police measure?
What do police measure?
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DUI/DWI suspect checks?
DUI/DWI suspect checks?
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Age influence?
Age influence?
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Difficult with pressure?
Difficult with pressure?
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What is peer education?
What is peer education?
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Study Notes
Alcohol and Its Effects
- Alcohol is classified as a drug and a depressant, impacting the central nervous system.
- Alcohol affects a person's ability the moment it enters the brain, impairing judgment and coordination.
DWI and DUI Penalties
- First-time convictions of DWI or DUI typically result in a driver's license suspension.
- A Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of at least 0.08% is required to charge someone with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
Impairment and Sobriety
- Sober up myths: Drinking black coffee does not increase sobriety and will not lower BAC.
- The only effective way to reduce BAC and impairment is to wait for the body to naturally eliminate alcohol over time.
Alcohol Consumption and Types
- A typical serving of beer, wine, and mixed drinks contains approximately the same amount of alcohol.
- Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol can be dangerous and increase risks of drowsiness and impaired judgment.
Legal Drinking Age and Consent
- The legal age to buy or consume alcoholic beverages is 21 years.
- Implied consent means drivers automatically agree to be tested for BAC when arrested on suspicion of DUI or DWI.
Testing and Enforcement
- Law enforcement measures BAC to determine a person's level of intoxication.
- Field sobriety tests are conducted by officers at roadside checks for suspected DUI or DWI.
Peer Influence and Decision Making
- Peer pressure significantly influences decisions, particularly in negative social situations where individuals may struggle to say no.
- Peer education involves young individuals helping each other in decision-making and goal-setting processes.
Risks of Stimulants
- Using amphetamines during long trips can create a false sense of alertness, increasing driving risks.
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