Fact or Myth?
Most high school students do not drink alcohol regularly.
Fact!
CDC data shows that the majority of teens choose not to drink, despite what peer culture suggests.
This device may seem harmless but can contain nicotine, heavy metals, and unknown chemicals.
Vaping
True or False?
Virginia has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking and driving.
True!
If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol level of a .02 - .07, you will receive an underage DUI.
It can take up to how many drinks for it to affect someone's driving abilities?
ONE!
What is the legal age to consume alcohol?
21
Vaping is just flavored water vapor.
Myth!
Vapes contain aerosol with harmful chemicals, flavorings, and nicotine.
Is it dangerous to mix a stimulant and a depressant?
YES!
Stimulants speed up signals being sent from your brain to your body and depressants slow them down. This can cause your heart to go into cardiac arrest.
Name one consequence that can occur from posting videos online of illegal activity (like vaping or drinking)?
Legal trouble
Damage to your digital reputation/future opportunities
What's one way to stay safe when attending a large event or concert?
Stick with friends; stay aware of exits; have a plan to get home safely
What does DUI stand for?
Driving Under the Influence
You can sober up quickly by drinking coffee or taking a cold shower.
Myth!
Only time lowers blood alcohol content. Coffee may wake you up, but you'll still be impaired.
This over the counter headache medicine is not recommended to take while you are under the influence of alcohol; it can cause significant liver damage.
Tylenol/Acetaminophen
In Virginia, driving with a blood alcohol level of .08+ is constitutes a DUI for adults over 21. What is the level for those under 21 to be considered a underage DUI?
.02
Virginia follows a Zero Tolerance law for someone under 21 years old. Even if you are not showing signs of intoxication or impairment, it is an underage DUI if you have a BAC of .02.
Narcan / Naloxone
What type of drug is alcohol? Stimulant or Depressant
Depressant
Prescription drugs can be dangerous if taken without a prescription
Fact!
Taking meds not prescribed to you can lead to addiction, overdose, or other serious health issues.
This hidden ingredient in fake pills is up to 50x stronger than heroin and is responsible for thousands of teen overdoses.
Fentanyl
What is the charge if I receive an underage DUI for a blood alcohol level between .02 and .07?
Class 1 Misdemeanor
According to the DEA, how many pills out of 10 seized have been found to have a lethal dose of fentanyl?
7 out of 10
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Using marijuana regularly as a teen can affect brain development.
Fact!
THC affects the developing brain, especially areas tied to memory, learning, and decision-making.
This dangerous effect of alchool can happen when someone drinks large amounts in a short time, and can be life-threatening.
Alcohol Poisoning
Name two possible consequences for someone under 21 receiving an underage DUI.
Driver's license suspension up to one year; Mandatory minimum fine of $500 or a mandatory minimum of 50 hours of community service; Possible jail time of up to 12 months; Possible mandatory completion of a Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program followed by a restricted license
What are two signs that someone is suffering from alcohol poisoning?
Confusion/stupor; coma; vomiting and/or seizures/ low body temperature; slow breathing
The consumption of several alcoholic beverages in a short amount of time to get intoxicated is known as _____________________.
Binge drinking