15. With more alcohol
They are not in full control of their minds and
bodies, and they are not able to think clearly
or to make good choices.
They do things that they would never do
when they are sober.
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17. When large amounts of alcohol are
consumed in a short period of
time, alcohol poisoning can result.
19. OTHER SIGNS OF
ALCOHOL POISONING
Extreme sleepiness
Unconsciousness
Difficulty breathing
Dangerously low blood sugar
Seizures
and even death
20. How does alcohol affect people?
Heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction.
(alcoholism).
21. Short-term effects of drinking
• distorted vision, hearing, and coordination
• altered perceptions and emotions
• impaired judgment, which can lead to
accidents, drowning, and other risky behaviors
• bad breath
• hangovers
23. long-term effects of drinking
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cirrhosis and cancer of the liver
loss of appetite
serious vitamin deficiencies
stomach ailments
heart and central nervous system damage
memory loss
high risk for overdosing (alcohol poisoning)
24. Alcohol is a factor in about one-half of all fatal
traffic collisions in the United States.
26. WHY YOUNG PEOPLE DRINK ALCOHOL
All the ads about alcohol show people having
fun, surrounded by friends, and give the
message that drinking alcohol is super cool.
29. WHY YOUNG PEOPLE DRINK ALCOHOL
They are curious.
They want to be accepted and belong.
Their friends are doing it.
It makes them feel older.
They want to rebel.
They are bored.
30. UNDERAGE DRINKING
To legally drink alcohol in Virginia you must be
at least 21 years old.
Underage drinking is a Class I misdemeanor.
If convicted you will be ordered to pay a
mandatory minimum fine of $500 or ordered
to perform a mandatory minimum of 50 hours
of community service.
31. In wise County, court ordered community
service is usually road side trash pick up
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33. THE CHOICE IS YOURS
To drink or not to drink…that is the question.