This presentation discusses the myths and realities of college drinking. It aims to dispel common misconceptions students have by providing data on actual drinking behaviors and consequences. The document covers topics like alcohol's effects on the body, metabolism of alcohol in the body, signs of alcohol poisoning, and risks of high-risk drinking like injury, assault and academic problems. The goal is to help students make safer choices around alcohol use.

3. Alcohol & the College Experience Myth vs. Reality Sarah Pahl, MSW Drug Prevention Resources, Inc. Drug Prevention Resources, Inc.

14. Alcohol’s Effects on the Body: BRAIN VITAL CENTERS Drug Prevention Resources, Inc.

15. Alcohol’s Effects on the Body: BRAIN 1-2 drinks 3-4 drinks 5-6 drinks 7-8 drinks 9-10 drinks More than 10 drinks –VITAL CENTERS Drug Prevention Resources, Inc.

16. College Drinking Cold showers, fresh air, or hot coffee help sober a person. Eating a lot while drinking will keep you sober. Drug Prevention Resources, Inc.

19. Defining a “Drink” Drug Prevention Resources, Inc.

23. After the Party… Depressant effects Balance, speech, vision, reaction and hearing are reduced Judgment is impacted, you may think you are functioning better than you really are Blunted feelings Disinhibition Extroversion Impaired sexual pleasure 0.06-0.09 0.08 is the legal limit for driving Minor impairment in reasoning and memory Lowering of cautions Emotions exaggerate Lowered inhibitions Feeling of well being 0.04-0.059 No loss of coordination Slight lightheadedness Slight euphoria Loss of shyness 0.02-0.03 Physical and Mental Impairments Changes in Feeling & Personality Blood Alcohol Concentration Drug Prevention Resources, Inc.

24. After the Party… Gross motor impairment Blurred vision Reduced euphoria Judgment and perception are severely impaired Nausea may appear Anxiety Restlessness “ Sloppy drunk” 0.16-0.24 Gross motor control Vision Reasoning Reaction time Staggering Slurred speech Over-expression Emotional swings Angry or sad Boisterous 0.10-0.15 Physical and Mental Impairments Changes in Feeling & Personality Blood Alcohol Concentration Drug Prevention Resources, Inc.

25. After the Party… Breathing Heart rate Death 0.40+ MEDICAL ATTENTION NEEDED This is the level of surgical anesthesia Severe depression Unconsciousness Coma possible Death possible 0.35-0.399 Bladder function Breathing Heart rate STUPOR. You may not comprehend where you are. You may pass out suddenly and be difficult to awaken. 0.30-0.349 All mental, physical and sensory functions Risk of asphyxiation from choking on vomit and of seriously injuring yourself by falls or other accidents Stupor Lose understanding Impaired sensations 0.25-0.29 Physical and Mental Impairments Changes in Feeling & Personality Blood Alcohol Concentration Drug Prevention Resources, Inc.

33. Be Careful, Be Smart! Drug Prevention Resources, Inc.