Alcohol and Driving
What could happen driving after consuming alcohol
Could have disastrous and even deadly results.
Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) is an ___ act.
Illegal
When a women drinks when pregnant what happens.
The alcohol travels through her body and enters into the bloodstream of the fetus.
What is Alcoholism
A Chronic Disease
How many alcoholics and problem drinkers live in the US
17 million alcoholics and problem drinkers live in the U.S.
What ability does alcohol prevent you from doing safely.
Alcohol can affect your ability to operate a vehicle safely.
What is a DUI
Driving under the influence (DUI) refers to having both drugs and alcohol in an individual’s system
Infants with mothers who consumed alcohol during pregnancy are at risk for...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Teens drinking at a young age are at risk for what?
Teens are more likely to become an alcoholic than a person who began drinking as an adult.
What are the 4 accidental deaths caused by alcohol
Alcohol is a major factor is 4 leading cause of accidental death
-car crashes -falls -drowning -house fires
How many teens are involved in a fatal car accident with a BAC of .01
One-fifth
What is a DWI
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) refers only to intoxication by alcohol.
What organs in the fetas can be effected from the alcohol.
Heart, Liver, and Kidney
Alcoholics are.....
Alcoholics are physically and mentally dependent on alcohol.
What percent of violent crimes does alcohol plays a role in?
40%
A Person's blood alcohol concentration is what
The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood which can be seen in percentages.
What is the difference between DUI and DWI
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What age are most people at high risk of becoming an alcoholic?
Teens who start drinking are at a higher risk of becoming an alcoholic than people who began drinking as adults
What are the 3 violent crimes that are often led by alcohol
-homicide -rape -robbery
What can a person's BAC depend on?
The quantity, type of alcohol, rate of consumption, body size, and gender.
What are some consequences of DWI and DUI
Injuries to or worse death of driver and others
Arrest, jail time, court appearance, fine or bail, police record, and possible lawsuit
Severely restricted driving privileges and/ or confiscation of license
Higher auto insurance rates or canceled insurance policy.
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What are the symptons of alcoholism?
Craving-feeling a strong need for alcohol to manage stress or tension
Loss of control- inability to limit alcohol consumption
Physical dependence- withdrawal symptoms like, nausea sweating, shakiness, or anxiety
Tolerance- a need to drink more alcohol in order to feel it affects
What tends to happen to people who are close with alcoholics?
People close to alcoholics develop mentally unhealthy behaviors such as codependency which can result is loss of self-esteem, trust in others, and physical health struggles