ALCOHOL REVIEW STUFF

Underage Drinking Violations include???

*Purchase *Attempted

Purchase/Fake ID *Knowingly

Transporting *Consumption *Possession 1st offense penalty???

Most Missed Question– How long does it take

to metabolize 10 oz of 100proof beverage?

100proof = 50% 50% = .50 .50 x 10 = 5.00oz 5.00oz /.4oz/hr =

12.5hrs

THIS IS DENISE WAGONER BEFORE DRIVING WHILE

DRUNK in Oct 1998

AFTERwww.duihope.org

Schedule 1 : High Abuse, No Medical Use, Lack of Safety

Schedule 2: High Abuse, Medical Use, High Dependency Risk

Schedule 3: Lower Abuse, Medical Use, Moderate Dependency Risk

Schedule 4: Limited Abuse, High Medical Utility, Low Dependency Risk

Schedule 5: Minor Problems

Alcohol & Prescription Depressants

DEPRESSANTS: substances that slow down nervous system functions– Prescribed Depressants: Valium, Soma, Xanax,

Propofol (SCHEDULE 4 classification)• Treatments: tension, anxiety, sleep disorders and depression

– Date Rape Depressants• Rohypnol; Roofies SCHEDULE 4

– Originally prescribed during surgery and for sleep disorders

• GHB (Gammahydroxybutyrate) SCHEDULE 1– Liquid: colorless, odorless, salty taste

– Prescribed for treatment of sleep disorders

– Bodybuilders use it to stimulate muscle growth

– Club Drug: Both are commonly taken with alcohol

• **If overdosed Rohypnol /GHB cause blackouts, coma, death

Beverage Alcohol Quick Facts.

A. ETHANOL: Major ingredient in beers, wine and distilled beverages (whiskey)

B. Obtained through fermentation – process of sugar/yeast converts to alcohol.

C. Alcohol is a FOOD with NO nutritional value….because it has calories– Ex. 1.5 oz of 80 proof liquor = approx 100 cal.

ALCOHOL’S EFFECTS ON BODY

Irritates mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach– Increase risk of cancer in all of these areas

Liver disease – The liver breaks down toxic substances such as alcohol– The alcohol over time cause scarring of the liver

• Cirrhosis

– Fatty Liver: fat deposits on liver**ACETYLDEHYDROGENASE = The alcohol enzyme that breaks down alcohol; women have less so they get drunker quicker and suffer from liver disease from smaller amounts of alcohol.

ALCOHOL’S EFFECTS CONTINUED Heart

– Widens blood vessels = heart works harder Hypothermia

– Blood is pulled away from the extremities Dehydration

– Breaking down alcohol requires water– Water is taken from the rest of the body– Kidneys produce more urine– Main cause of the “HANGOVER”

ALCOHOL’S (DEPRESSANT’S) EFFECT ON THE MIND Slows down nervous

system function causing– Relaxation

– Loss of Inhibitions• Natural behavior limits

• The “Idiot Light” Goes Out

• Poor judgment

– Loss of Focus

– Loss of Coordination

– Slurred Speech

– Memory Loss

Factors Affecting Individual Reaction to Alcohol

Quantity and Rate of Consumption Type of Beverage

– “Healthy Liver” (.4 oz per hour) to metabolize from body– Binge Drinking = Male: 5 or more/sitting Female: 4 or

more/sitting Body Weight Food in Stomach Genetics Tolerance/ Reverse tolerance (drinking history) Gender Medications (Synergistic Effect) Amount of Sleep Mood

Drinking and Jail/Fines– DUI, Underage Drinking, Public Drunkiness

Drinking and Sexual Activity– STDs, Unplanned Pregnancy, Rape, Abuse

Drinking and Diving– 25% to 50% of all drowning, brain damage,

paralysis Drinking and Teen Brains

– Undeveloped brains are more vulnerable

Disease that causes a person to lose control of their drinking behavior: The Alcoholic Cycle– Stage 1: Problem drinking

• Experimentation-Social Drinking-Coping– Stage 2: Tolerance

• More alcohol is needed; person is secretive; defensive– Stage 3: Dependence

• The body develops a need• User often experiences withdrawal ; anxiety, sweating, nausea

– Stage 4: Alcoholism• Complete loss of control; health, family, morals and values are

compromised – Stage 5: Reverse Tolerance

• Liver begins to metabolize alcohol less efficiently• It now takes a person less alcohol to become intoxicated

AGE– Kids drinking before age 15 are 4 times more likely to

become an alcoholic SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

– Friends, peer pressure, advertising GENETICS

– Scientists have linked several genes to alcohol dependence

RISK-TAKING PERSONALITY– Impulsive behavior: Do Not Think Before Doing.

Illegal for an adult age 21 and over to operate a vehicle with a Blood Alcohol content of .08 to .099– UNDER 21 = (BAC 0.02) Automatic Tier II

Tier I Penalties 1st offense: no loss of license (depending), $300 fine, 6 months probation alcohol classes

Tier 1 2nd Offense: 12 months license suspension, 5 days – 6months prison, $300 to $2500 fines, must attend classesIgnition Interlock system installed for one year

$110/month or $190 every 2 months

Tier 2 = Adult BAC of .10 - .159 OR1. Driver caused personal injury, property damage2. Minor with BAC of .02 - .1593. Operating a school bus with BAC .02 to .1594. CDL License holder with BAC .04 to .1591st Offense: 12 months license suspension, OLL

(Occupational Limited License after 60 days)48 hrs – 6 months prison, $500 to $5000 fine***CDL License

1st offense = 1 yr license suspension2nd offense = Permanent license suspension

Tier 3 (Super DUI) = BAC of .16 or Higher OR

1. Refusal to submit blood, breath, urine test2. Any trace of controlled substance not medically

prescribed3. Combination of alcohol and other drugs

(controlled substances, inhalants etc..)1st Offense 12 months license suspension, OLL

(Occupational Limited License after 60 days)72 hrs – 6 months prison, $1000 to $5000 fine

Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus – Involuntary jerking of the eye– Head still– Noticeable Swaying

One Leg Stand– Stand with foot raised 6 inches off ground– Officer may count or have subject count– Arms at side and watch the raised foot

Walk and Turn– 9 Heel-To-Toe Steps down a line & back– Subject must keep arms at side, watch his/her feet and count steps out

loud

– Additional tests may include: the finger to nose test, the finger count test, the hand pat test, the alphabet test, the reverse counting test, and the coin pickup test.

Insurance Agency can– Drop the Owner’s Policy completely

– Raise Owner’s Policy Premium to unaffordable amounts

– **It can be very difficult to find another agency to insure YOU.

How Do I Spot a Drunk Driver?

Drives in spurts (fast slow fast…) Fails to use turn signals Fails to obey traffic signals/signs Drives w/out headlights Fails to dim lights at oncoming traffic Drives on wrong side of road Weaves back and forth while driving

– On any night 1 in 50 drivers is drunk

– On weekends 1 in 10 drivers is drunk

STATISTICS

In 2006, 17,602 died in alcohol-related crashes (approx 1 every 30minutes)

3 in 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time

91 % of drinks consumed by teens are by those that drink heavily (BINGE DRINKING)

Alcohol involvement in fatal crashes is 3 times higher at night than during the day– www.madd.org

THANK YOU

POLCH

SourcesLifetime Health. Orlando: Holt, Rinehart, Winston. ww.duihope.org www.madd.org www.pennsylvania-dui-lawyer.com