On the night of October 7th, 2000Adrian Heideman went out partying with

friends

And even though he was surrounded by responsible people who knew all about the

dangers of alcohol

That night Adrian drank too much and partied too hard

Adrian still died.Adrian was 18 years old.Much older than you.He never saw it comingAnd neither will you until its too late.

Drugs and Drugs and Alcohol:Alcohol:

A Reality CheckA Reality Check

OverviewOverviewAlcohol:Alcohol:

What it is, how it affects us, and the What it is, how it affects us, and the dangers associated with itdangers associated with it

Marijuana:Marijuana: Short term effects, long term effects and Short term effects, long term effects and

why its not as safe as everyone thinkswhy its not as safe as everyone thinks

Other Drugs:Other Drugs: Serious issues related to their useSerious issues related to their use

Alcohol: What is it?Alcohol: What is it?The main ingredient contained in The main ingredient contained in alcoholic beverages is ethanol, alcoholic beverages is ethanol, which can damage parts of the which can damage parts of the body including the brain, nerves body including the brain, nerves and heart muscle. and heart muscle. Long-term use can lead to brain Long-term use can lead to brain damage, depression and death. damage, depression and death.

12 oz Beer = 4 oz Wine = 1 oz Liquor12 oz Beer = 4 oz Wine = 1 oz LiquorWhat is equal to what?

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The effects of Alcohol vary depending The effects of Alcohol vary depending on many factorson many factors

Main factors:Main factors: amount consumed in a given time periodamount consumed in a given time period drinker's size, sex, body build, and metabolism drinker's size, sex, body build, and metabolism type and amount of food in the stomachtype and amount of food in the stomach

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Guys:Guys: On average, 3 to 4 drinks makes you legally On average, 3 to 4 drinks makes you legally

intoxicated and more importantly “impaired.”intoxicated and more importantly “impaired.” 7 or More Drinks in an hour can 7 or More Drinks in an hour can kill youkill you

Girls:Girls: On average, 2 to 3 drinks makes you legally On average, 2 to 3 drinks makes you legally

intoxicated.intoxicated. 6 or more drinks in an hour can 6 or more drinks in an hour can kill youkill you

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Consequences of DrinkingConsequences of Drinking StatisticsStatistics DUI’sDUI’s MIP’sMIP’s Alcohol Poisoning = a trip to Alcohol Poisoning = a trip to

Enloe Medical CenterEnloe Medical Center

StatisticsStatistics Alcohol is the leading cause of death among Alcohol is the leading cause of death among

teenagers, because of traffic fatalitiesteenagers, because of traffic fatalities 16 % of teenagers have had “blackouts”16 % of teenagers have had “blackouts” Teenagers who start drinking before age 15 Teenagers who start drinking before age 15

are FOUR times as likely to become alcohol are FOUR times as likely to become alcohol dependent as those who begin at age 21dependent as those who begin at age 21

MIPMIP = Minor In Possession = Minor In Possession Occurs when someone under 21 has an Occurs when someone under 21 has an

open or unopened container of alcoholopen or unopened container of alcohol

The punishment in Chico is:• Drivers License is revoked for 1 year• Pay around $300 in fines• Assigned 30 hours of community service (picking up trash on the freeway)

DUIDUI = Driving Under the Influence = Driving Under the Influence

If you are under 21 it is illegal to have a .01 If you are under 21 it is illegal to have a .01 Blood Alcohol Level (WHICH IS NOT EVEN Blood Alcohol Level (WHICH IS NOT EVEN ONE DRINK). If you are caught you...ONE DRINK). If you are caught you...

Get Jail TimeGet Jail Time Community ServiceCommunity Service Get put on ProbationGet put on Probation Attend Alcohol ClassesAttend Alcohol Classes Have to pay HUGE fines sometimes upwards of Have to pay HUGE fines sometimes upwards of

$5,000.$5,000.

Alcohol PoisoningAlcohol Poisoning

Signs someone may be in troubleSigns someone may be in trouble Cant talk clearlyCant talk clearly Has passed out and will not wake upHas passed out and will not wake up Doesn’t respond to pain (pinch them)Doesn’t respond to pain (pinch them) Slow breathingSlow breathing Cold, clammy and sometimes bluish Cold, clammy and sometimes bluish

skinskin

BREAK INTOBREAK INTO

GROUPSGROUPS

MarijuanaMarijuanaWhat everyone thinks it is…What everyone thinks it is…

As safe as cigarettes.As safe as cigarettes. Not addicting habit formingNot addicting habit forming Safe because its all naturalSafe because its all natural

The Real Deal…The Real Deal… 10 times worse for you than cigarettes10 times worse for you than cigarettes Psychologically addictivePsychologically addictive Not safe at all because it can be laced with other Not safe at all because it can be laced with other

drugsdrugs

MarijuanaMarijuanaShort Term EffectsShort Term Effects

Short term memory lossShort term memory loss Temporary loss of coordination & skillTemporary loss of coordination & skill Reduced or impaired comprehensionReduced or impaired comprehension

Long Term EffectsLong Term Effects Loss of motivation & social inhibitionsLoss of motivation & social inhibitions Screws up your lungs, smokers coughScrews up your lungs, smokers cough Paranoia, depression, other psychological Paranoia, depression, other psychological

problemsproblems

EcstasyEcstasyWhat is it?What is it?

MDMA ( a very powerful and serious drug)MDMA ( a very powerful and serious drug) Synthetic drug that is manufactured in laboratoriesSynthetic drug that is manufactured in laboratories Almost always in a pill formAlmost always in a pill form

Harmful effects:Harmful effects: Increases heart rate & blood pressureIncreases heart rate & blood pressure Puts holes in your brainPuts holes in your brain Severe depression & anxietySevere depression & anxiety Leads to Parkinson's disease later in lifeLeads to Parkinson's disease later in life

MushroomsMushroomsWhat is it?What is it? Type of mushrooms that grow on cow fecesType of mushrooms that grow on cow feces Very powerful mind altering drugVery powerful mind altering drug Mushrooms are cut and dried then eatenMushrooms are cut and dried then eaten

Harmful Effects:Harmful Effects: People often times have bad trips and end up hurting People often times have bad trips and end up hurting

themselves while on the drugthemselves while on the drug It’s a poison, it destroys the liverIt’s a poison, it destroys the liver

Toxic affect of drinking 5 liters of Jack DanielsToxic affect of drinking 5 liters of Jack Daniels Can kill a person very easily in minimal dosesCan kill a person very easily in minimal doses

LSDLSDWhat is it?What is it?

Man made chemical that causes very powerful Man made chemical that causes very powerful hallucinationshallucinations

Usually dropped onto small pieces of paper and taken Usually dropped onto small pieces of paper and taken orally (placed and absorbed on your tongue)orally (placed and absorbed on your tongue)

Harmful EffectsHarmful Effects Alters chemical composition of the brain.Alters chemical composition of the brain. Very unpredictable outcome.Very unpredictable outcome. Does permanent damage to the brain.Does permanent damage to the brain.

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