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Is the national DUI rate increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing
Name 3 short term effects of alcohol use.
True or False: Relapse can be a part of the stages of change, but it does not have to be.
True.
Blood Alcohol Concentration
How long is the DUI look-back period?
10 Years
Eating a large meal before drinking will dilute your BAC? True or False.
False.
Name 3 long term effects of alcohol use.
Tom is tired of his wife trying to hide the beer in the house. Last week she didn't even buy any when she was getting groceries. Yeah, she complains that he drinks too much but what does she know? Everyone drinks while watching the football game. Or baseball games, or while mowing the lawn, or after a long day at work. What stage of change is Tom in?
Precontemplation- Tom does not see a problem with his drinking patterns.
Who reaches a higher BAC, drink for drink, quicker? Women or men?
Women
Can a DUI be a felony?
There is a felony penalty for a 3rd DUI in 10 years with .16BAC or higher. With a lower BAC, the 4th offense is a felony.
There are ways to lower your BAC, such as taking a cold shower, drinking coffee, or getting fresh air.
True or False?
False. The only way to lower your BAC is to wait.
What percentage of alcohol immediately passes through your stomach walls into your bloodstream?
20%. The other 80% slowly finds its way into your blood through your small intestine.
Provide an example of what the preperation stage of change looks like.
How many minutes do you have to wait after one typical drink to attempting to drive?
45 minutes
True or false: you can be charged with a DUI if you are found to have a controlled substance in your system when you are pulled over.
True.
What is the likelihood that you will be involved in an alcohol related crash in your lifetime?
3 in 10
Alcohol can cause both physical and psychological effects. True or false? `
True.
Name the 5 stages of change in order.
Precontemplation, contemplation, preperation, action, maintenance.
A 12oz beer, 5oz glass of wine, and a 1.5 oz shot all have different alcohol contents. True or false?
False- each one contains about the same amount of alcohol and will raise your BAC approximately .02.
What is the open container law?
Open Container Laws in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania open container laws apply to both drivers and passengers of motor vehicles, and the laws provide that neither a driver nor passenger can have an open alcoholic beverage in a vehicle. The open container law in Pennsylvania is codified at 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3809.
Tell me one thing you've learned from this class.
True or false: excessive drinking can slow down the brain, causing cessation in things like breathing and heartbeat.
True- this is alcohol poisoning.
Provide an example of a lifestyle change, and describe what each stage would look like.
In 2003, the state of PA signed Act 24, which lowered the state's legal limit from .10 to .08.
True or False?
Act 24, which lowered Pennsylvania's legal limit of alcohol from .10 to .08, was signed into law on September 30, 2003. The new Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Law creates a tiered approach toward DUI enforcement and treatment, and includes many changes to the penalties, terms of suspension, fines and other requirements. The combination of an individual's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level, and prior offenses, determines the licensing requirements and penalties. The new law focuses on treatment for first-time DUI offenders, rather than strictly punishment and suspension.