ch 10 alcohol section 3 Flashcards
Designated driver
person who chooses not to drink alcohol in a social setting so that they can safetly drive themselves and others
what is the number one cause of death among teens
motor vehicle accidents
what happens when u drive with alcohol in your system?
slows reaction time, affects vision, makes drowsy, affects judgement & its illegal under 21
What happens when you have a BAC greater than .08
arrested for DUI
what is it called when you have a .10 or higher BAC
DWI
what happens when you violate the zero tolerance law? (laws for ppl under 21)
expensive fines , community service, loss of drivers license. Adults- possible jail time
how to get home safe & sober
dont drink, plan ahead(driver), driving arrangements(parents), call cab
how are teens putting their futures at risk with drinking? greater chance?
minor in possession (MIP), drinking in public places->public intoxication(PI)= probation, criminal record, unplanned sexual activity, drinking& driving long term effects, Brain=still developing=alcoholism greater chance
best way to protect self & future
dont drink!!
ideas to say no
buy time, good reason not to, say no again and alternative activity, walk away
Madd
mothers against drunk driving- organization that promotes stricter penalties for ppl who drive drunk
SADD
students against drunk driving, school-based organization dedicated to addressing underage drinking, impaired drinking, drug use, and other destructive decisions & killers of young ppl
When can u join SADD
high school
what does SADD & MADD do?
help educate other teens about the dangers of drinking alcohol