Alcohol
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
What addictive drug is commonly found in vapes?
Nicotine
What is a refusal strategy?
A strategy used to confidently reject an offer or pressure to participate in a behaviour.
What is the legal drinking age in Australia?
18 years old
Which sociocultural influence refers to pressure from people your own age?
Peer pressure / peer influence
What are two short - effects of alcohol on a person's body or behaviour
Slower reaction time, impaired coordination, reduced concentration, poor decision-making, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, reduced inhibitions.
Name the three types of drugs
1. Prescription
2. Depressant
3. Stimulant
What are the three refusal strategies we have learned?
Say no, suggest an alternative, and use humour.
What can you BAC be when you are on your learning or provisional license? What can it be on your open license?
Learner and provisional = 0.00
Open = 0.05
What are three sociocultural influences?
Peers & friends, Family, Media & social media, Culture & traditions, Community, Role models & influencers, Social norms, Advertising, Availability & accessibility, Laws & policies, Association with luxury.
Why can drinking alcohol affect a person's ability to make safe decisions?
Alcohol affects the brain and nervous system, reducing judgement, coordination and reaction time.
What are 2 effects of vapes
Lung damage, breathing problems, nicotine addiction, sleeping problems, anxiety
What is the purpose of suggesting an alternative?
To redirect the situation towards a safer or healthier activity.
What are three laws that apply to alcohol use in Australia?
Minimum legal drinking age: 18 years.
Driving: Learner and provisional drivers must have a 0.00 BAC.
Public places: Drinking alcohol is restricted or prohibited in certain public areas.
Purchase: Alcohol can only be purchased from licensed sellers/venues.
A group of friends regularly says, "Everyone vapes." What type of influence are they creating?
A social norm — they are making vaping appear normal or common.
A teenager drinks several alcoholic drinks quickly at a party. Identify two risks they may face and explain why these risks increase.
Alcohol poisoning, accidents/injuries, vomiting, impaired judgement or loss of consciousness. Drinking quickly increases the amount of alcohol entering the bloodstream in a short period.
A student is offered an unknown tablet at a party and is told, "It's completely safe." Identify two reasons why taking the tablet could be risky.
They don't know what substance or dose it contains, and it could be contaminated or interact dangerously with their body or other substances.
Why can humour be useful as a refusal strategy? How can it also be ineffective?
It can reduce tension and make refusing feel less confrontational. It can ineffective because some people may insist you drink or be offended by what you say.
Why are there laws restricting young people's access to alcohol and vaping products?
To protect young people from health and safety risks, reduce access to harmful substances and regulate their sale and supply.
A teenager sees their favourite athlete promoting an energy drink but not alcohol. Is the athlete a sociocultural influence? Why?
Yes. They are a role model/media influence.
A friend says, "Everyone is drinking, so it can't really be dangerous." Explain why this is an unreliable way to judge the risks of alcohol and identify two factors that could influence its effects.
People respond differently to alcohol. Factors include how much/how quickly they drink, body size, whether they have eaten, age and other drugs/medications.
A company uses bright colours, sweet flavours and social-media personalities to promote a vaping product. What two techniques are being used to influence young people?
Appealing imagery/branding and social influence/role modelling. Sweet flavours can also make products more appealing.
What are the three refusal strategies, and give one example of what someone could say for each?
Say no: "No thanks, I don't want to."
Suggest an alternative: "No thanks, I'll have a Pepsi instead."
Use humour: "Nah, my lungs have already got enough problems!"
A 17-year-old asks an 18-year-old to buy them alcohol from a bottle shop. Who is attempting to break the law?
The 17-year-old cannot legally purchase it, and the 18-year-old would also be breaking the law if they illegally supplied it.
What is the difference between peer pressure and social norms?
Peer pressure involves direct or indirect influence from peers to behave in a particular way, while social norms are shared beliefs about what behaviours are normal or acceptable.