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Hard liquor is more dangerous
than beer, wine or wine coolers . . .. A
12 oz. can of beer, a five ounce glass of wine and a 12 ounce wine cooler
contain the same amount of alcohol and the same intoxication potential as an
ounce and a half of liquor. All of these affect an unborn baby.
Someone who has had too much to
drink will look drunk. . .
The way someone looks can be misleading. One drink can impair ones ability to
drive or to abstain from romance. Judgment is the first thing affected when
someone has been drinking - motor skills are the second.
What can I say to a friend who
has had too much to drink. . .
No one wants to lose a friend, but if you don't say something you may be losing
your friend or another friend to an accident. Pull aside your friend in private
and politely, but firmly, tell then you cannot let them drive home because you
care. Offer to let them spend the night, call a cab or ask another sober person
to drive them home.
What if I have a party and
there is liquor there . . .
Every state is difference.
First underage drinking is illegal and each state has consequences for drinking
underage. Mixing drinks, mixing drinks with drugs and
drinking a lot in a short time can be especially risky and can lead to coma and
death. Second
if the party is at your house and there is an accident you could be held
responsible for all the medical bills, funeral costs,, property damage and be
sued for emotional pain and suffering. For a night of 'riley your whole future
and your families future could change. THINK don't serve drinks.
Why can't teens drink if their
parents can?
Teens' bodies are still developing and alcohol has a greater impact on their
physical and mental well-being. For example, people who begin drinking before
age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcoholism than those who
begin at age 21.
How can I say no to alcohol?
I'm afraid I won't fit in.
Remember, you're in good company. The majority of teens don't drink alcohol.
Also, it's not as hard to refuse as you might think. Try: "No thanks,"
"I don't drink," or "I'm not interested."
To learn more about
alcohol
or get help
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug
Information
800-729-6686
TDD 800-487-4889
linea gratis en español 877-767-8432
Web site: ncadi.samhsa.gov
Curious about the TV ads of the
National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign?
Check out the Web site at http://www.freevibe.com
or visit the Office of National Drug Control Policy Web site at http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov.
The bottom line:
If you know someone who has a problem with alcohol, urge him or her to
stop or get help. If you drink--stop! The longer you ignore the real facts, the
more chances you take with your life.
It's never too late.
Talk to your parents, a doctor, a counselor, a teacher, or
another
adult you trust.
Do it today
For information and referrals, call the National Clearinghouse
for Alcohol and Drug Information at
800-729-6686.
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Coffee will sober someone up
who has too much to drink. . .
Only time sobers. No amount of coffee, fresh air or cold showers is going to do
it. It takes about one hour for an adult to metabolize each drink. This
may be slower in young people. Experts can’t say what is safe for kids of
certain ages because your size and the rate your body matures can be so
different. If you are pregnant,
the baby will take up to three times longer because of it's undeveloped ability
to process.
Drinking makes me more sociable
and I can work harder. . .
Alcohol is a depressant. You might feel better
for a bit. But in the end you will feel worse. As for being able to work harder.
It slows you down and you get clumsy and make mistakes. Yeah it makes you work
hard because when you sober up you have a lot of work to do to clean up the mess
you made.
Eating meat will
keep you sober. . .
There is no scientific evidence to prove this.
Eating a meal does slow down absorpbtion into the body but it does not prevent
it! A liquid lunch
will keep me slim. . .
Wrong, wrong and more wrong. Alcohol is high in
calories and you will gain weight and not get any nutrients. If
I sleep if off
I'll be fine . . .
It takes one hour for an adults liver to remove
each drink of alcohol from the system. If you drink a lot the night before you
could still be legally drunk when you wake up! People
who drink red wine
live longer. . .
Well, there has been research and purple grape
juice is just as good. However the recommendations are limited use (1-2 glasses
of red wine) for men over 40 and women after menopause...
Don't think you're THAT
OLD!
How can you tell if a friend
has a drinking problem?
Sometimes it's tough to tell. But there are signs you can look for. If
your friend has one or more of the following warning signs, he or she may have
a
problem with alcohol:
- Getting drunk on a regular basis
- Lying about how much alcohol he or she is using
- Believing that alcohol is necessary to have fun
- Having frequent hangovers
- Feeling run-down, depressed, or even suicidal
- Having "blackouts"--forgetting what he or she did while drinking
- Having problems at school or getting in trouble with the law
What can you do to help someone
who has a
drinking problem?
Be a real friend.
You might even save a life.
Encourage your friend to stop or seek professional help.
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