Facts
What is the highest legal BAC for minors and what is the legal drinking age?
0.01% and 21 years old
how can you prevent these situations from occuring?
- not going to parties you know have alcohol
- you can have fun without drinking!
Name one reason underage drinking happens
- peer pressure, etc
You are babysitting for your parent’s friends. They arrive home late and have been drinking. They planned to drive you home that evening. What will you do?
- Say no
- Find another ride home
Which is used more by adolecents: Alchohol, Tobacco, or Marijuana?
Alcohol
What are two things that can be used to help someone recover from being under influence?
Water, Toast, Sleep
does alcohol have any long term affects on the human body?
- shortened life span, brain damage, etc
You have one very close friend who goes out to parties and drinks both Friday and Saturday night, every weekend. You’ve noticed they are now starting to drink on weeknights, too. You are getting concerned that they might have a drinking problem. How can you address this with them?
- Help them
- Try and be there for them
- Ask/Reach out for help on their behalf
At what age does alcohol no longer severely affect your brain developement?
20-25
How can you identify that someone needs help?
- dizzy, stagered walking
- low energy
- slurred speech
Name two short term affects of alcohol
- impaired judgement
- dizzyness
- throwing up
- blackout
You are at a chill party with a few of your friends when one of them pulls out a beer and offers it to everyone. Everyone takes one, and he offers one to you too. You don't want to get made fun of and not fit into the group. What do you do?
- say no
- no need for alcohol to have fun
Between ages 12-20, do more boys or girls drink every month?
girls
If someone doesnt want help, what can you do to still help them?
Be at their side, try to prevent them from drinking more
How do you say no to alcohol
- dont take any
- leave the situation
etc
You are at a party when one of you see your ride home has a drink. When approached, he says he is just having one and he is perfectly fine. What do you do?
- find a new ride
- ask him to stop
What percent of 14-15 year olds have drank alcohol before?
19.7 (+/- 5% for correct)
What is the national help line phone number?
988
Why might someone want to encourage others to drink at a young age?
- "fun"
- want to be risky
Your parents are out of town for the weekend and your older brother throws a party. There are drunk people throughout the house and making fun of you because you’re not drinking. You don't even know who half the people at the party are. What will you do?
- Leave party
- Help people who need it
- Call for help
- Let parents know