Risk-taking: alcohol
Risks can be taken by drinking and driving. Identify the maximum BACs when driving in Australia for learners/provisional drivers, and fully licensed drivers.
L/P: Zero. Fully licensed: 0.05
According to statistics, what year group abuses drug use the most?
Year 12
Identify a short-term and long-term impact of drug/alcohol use.
organ damage, cancer, fertility issues, hair loss, hormone imbalances, etc.
True/false: The main reason behind the decline in drug/alcohol use in teenagers is due to education provided at schools.
True
Is drug and alcohol abuse one of the top six teen risk behaviours?
Yes.
True/false: alcohol abuse is the leading cause of domestic violence.
False.
Where can risky behaviours surrounding drugs be taken?
Parties, school, home, online
True/false: consuming heavy amounts of alcohol can cause dementia later years.
False: drinking alcohol has not been conclusively linked to an increased dementia risk.
Since what year has the abusive use of pain medications dropped?
2004
What age bracket uses drugs the most?
Late teens to twenties.
When is the most common age people have their first drink?
17 years.
What are the two sources teens mostly get the prescription drugs they misuse?
Friends and relatives
Identify how drugs and alcohol can affect your spiritual wellbeing.
Answers may vary.
What is a risky time in a teenager’s life that they may begin to use drugs/alcohol?
Moving, family divorce, changing schools, etc.
True/false: Alcohol or drug abuse is involved in most violent crimes.
True.
Risks can be taken using alcohol by drink driving. How many people drink drive each year in Australia?
56,000
What drugs do people most commonly risk-take with?
Marijuana and pain relievers
Name 3 mental health issues that chronic use of some drugs can lead to.
Some include paranoia, depression, anxiety, aggression, and hallucinations.
Why are teenagers more likely to risk taking drugs?
Their brain is still developing, meaning that they are not as likely to see the risks behind taking drugs.
True/false: Overall, teenage drug use among adolescents is increasing.
False.
Why can alcohol be risky? Hint: why do people get addicted to alcohol?
Alcohol releases endorphins, which give the feeling on instant gratification. However, heavy drinkers receive more endorphins during a short period, meaning they are more likely to become addicted.
What are 3 reasons teens risk taking drugs?
Peer pressure, popular culture, self-medication, boredom, rebellion, lack of confidence, misinformation
Describe how drug and alcohol use can affect relationships.
It causes tension and stress within the family unit and friends of substance abusers may struggle to enjoy their time spent with those individuals. In most cases, addicted individuals end up isolating themselves and spend very little time with other people. Most of their social interaction involves other substance users.
Give three reasons how friends, family, and other loved ones can help prevent teen drug abuse.
Setting a good example by avoiding illegal drug use, modelling safe drinking, taking medications only as prescribed, having an open, non-judgemental conversation about drug use, and watching for signs of substance use.
What percentage of homeless people are addicted to alcohol? Hint: use percentages rounded to the nearest tenth
90%