Last blog I mentioned that alcohol and tobacco were legal drugs for people 18 years and over. Many people drink alcohol to socialise with friends, have fun or celebrate an occasion such as a birthday and to relax. For other people alcohol helps with boredom and in many cases makes them forget their worries.
If I drink too much alcohol what can happen?
Like many other drugs the effects of alcohol may vary from person to person. Alcohol is a depressant drug meaning it slows the time it takes to respond to things. There are both short term and long term effects of drinking alcohol.
Short term effects…
Hangovers.
Nausea.
Shakiness.
Vomiting and memory loss.
Injury to yourself.
Alcohol poisoning.
Long term effects…
Physical and psychological dependence on alcohol e.g. addiction.
Significant damage to the brain and liver.
Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat or oesophagus.
Possible increased risk of heart problems.
Emotional and mental health problems developing, such as depression and anxiety.
Problems at school, work and with relationships.
In Australia alcohol is a major cause of injury and death among young people. People who drink alcohol unsafely can lose friends, put themselves in dangerous situations like drink driving and increase the chance of acting violently.
To Do! Visit http://au.reachout.com/find/articles/alcohol and read the information about alcohol and alcohol consumption. In class over the next week we will have a debate about the pros and cons of consuming alcohol. This information might help you with your argument.
When a person drinks alcohol their ability to make decisions is impaired. People who are under the influence of alcohol whilst driving are a serious concern. They are putting not only their lives in danger but many other people’s lives at risk. Driving while over the alcohol limit is illegal. If caught you will be fined, gain demerit points and may even lose your licence.
To Do! Click on the following link and answer these questions.
What are the three blood alcohol limits?
What is the legal limit for P plate (provisional one and two) drivers?
Who does the 0.05 limit apply to?
What is one way of getting home safely after consuming alcohol?
If your blood alcohol concentration is 0.15 what is the risk of being in a crash?
1. Double the risk
2. 7 times the risk
3. 25 times the risk
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/downloads/2005_04_drinkdrivingbrochure_dl1.html
Until Next Time,
Miss Byrne.
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