Basic Facts
A depressant
What is alcohol?
Younger than 21 years old.
In California, what is the youngest age individuals can drink in a private location?
Impairs your judgment
How does alcohol affect your judgment?
Aaron Jones, Adrienne Loren Ambrocio, Charlotte Wimp, Michael Luong, and Vincent Truong
Who are the classmates giving this presentation?
Alcoholics Anonymous
What is a commmunity resource?
12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of whiskey.
What is one standard drink of alcohol?
A parent, guardian, spouse, or other responsible relative age 21 or older.
Who needs to be present in a private location in order to drink underage?
Increases your weight due to excess calories
How does drinking alcohol affect your weight?
Alcohol Use and Abuse
What is the name of our presentation?
SJSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services
What is a campus resource?
Genetics, Heredity, and the Environment
What affects a person's decision to consume alcohol and their body’s response to the substance?
A minimum $1,000 fine & 24 hours of community service
What is the penalty if a person furnishes alcohol to a minor who consumes it and causes great bodily injury or death to themself or others?
Health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive problems. Cancer of the breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, and colon.
What are some health issues caused by excessive alcohol consumption?
The worlds most widely consumed alcohol
What is vodka?
Student Wellness Center (SWC) 3rd Floor, Room 300B
Where is the SJSU Counseling and Psychological Services located?
Males having 5 or more drinks in 2 hours; Females having 4 or more drinks in 2 hours
What is binge drinking?
BAC of 0.08% or higher
What level of BAC is it illegal for a person to operate a vehicle if they’re at least 21 years of age?
Alcohol interferes with sleep cycles
How does alcohol affect your sleep cycle?
6 minutes
How long does it take for the brain to start to react to alcohol
222 Keyes St # 110, San Jose, CA 95112
1125 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116
Where are Alcoholics Anonymous’s San Jose locations?
Males having at least 15 drinks in 1 week; Females having at least 8 drinks in 1 week
What is heavy drinking?
BAC of 0.01% or higher
What legal BAC limit for a person to operate a vehicle if they are under 21 years of age?
This can make the medicine be stronger, weaker, or non-functional and combinations can be fatal!
Why should you never mix alcohol with medicine?
"Anyone can drink alcohol as long as they know the risks"
What does Professor McCarthy think of drinking alcohol?
(408) 374-8511
What is the 24-hour helpline?