Alcohol
What is the legal BAC of a L or P plate Driver?
0.00
What is Responsible service of alcohol?
It is the legal and ethical practice of serving alcohol in a way that ensures the safety and wellbeing of individuals by preventing intoxication, underage drinking, and harm.
What are three legal drugs?
Alcohol
Nicotine
Panadol
Caffeine
Tobacco
What is a depressant
This slows down the messages between the brain and body eg alcohol
What is something an individual can do to stay safe BEFORE a party?
Tell their parents/guardians where they are going, have a fully charged phone, organise a lift home
What is the legal age for purchasing alcohol in Australia
18
What is Random Breath Testing?
Introduced to reduce road accidents, this police measure tests drivers for blood alcohol concentration at random times and places.
What is the most commonly used and abused drug?
Alcohol
What is drink spiking?
Drink spiking is when someone adds alcohol or another drug to a person’s drink without their knowledge, usually to impair them or cause harm.
What is binge drinking?
The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol (4 or more) in a short period of time.
What is the alcohol excise or tax?
This government policy adds cost to alcohol to discourage excessive consumption and reduce related harm.
What are the three types of drugs?
Depressant, stimulant and hallucinogen
What are the long term consequences of binge drinking?
Liver damage (fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis)
Brain impairment (memory, learning, decision-making difficulties)
Mental health issues (depression, anxiety, alcohol dependence)
Heart and cardiovascular problems (high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, stroke risk)
Digestive system damage (gastritis, ulcers, pancreatitis)
Social and academic impacts (relationship, work, or school difficulties)
What are two ways you can reduce the risk of your drink being spiked at a party?
Never leave your drink unattended, cover your drinks, if you leave a drink you need to get a new one, don't accept drinks from strangers
How many grams of alcohol is there in a standard drink?
10
What are lockout laws?
These laws were introduced in NSW to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence by preventing patrons from entering venues after a set time.
Are amphetamines stimulant or depressant drugs?
Stimulant
What are three short term effects of drinking alcohol?
What are three ways to stay safe at a party?
Stay with trusted friends (buddy system), keep your drink with you at all times, drink water and eat food, plan your transport home, know your limits, tell your parents/guardians where you are going
What does BAC stand for?
BAC stands for blood alcohol concentration.
What are the One Punch (Coward Punch) law and pill testing?
This law increases penalties for assaults causing death outside licensed venues, while this harm-minimisation measure tests substances at music festivals.
What is a stimulant? (define and give an example)
A substance that increases the nervous system activity in the body. eg cocaine, nicotine, ecstasy
How can alcohol affect an individuals choices at a party?
Alcohol affects an individual’s choices at a party by impairing their judgment and decision-making, making them more likely to take risks or act impulsively.
Identify 4 ways to stay safe AFTER a party
Use a safe transport option, stay with friends, avoid accepting rides from someone who has been drinking, check on friends, seek medical help if required