Alcohol and Drugs

What is Alcohol?

A depressant Liquid obtained by fermentation of

carbohydrates by yeast or by distillation. Many varieties of alcohol, but Ethanol is

the type used to make alcoholic beverages.

Alcoholic beverages include beer, distilled spirits (hard liquor), wine, liqueurs, and champagnes.

Minnesota Alcohol Legalities

Legal age to consume or possess alcoholic beverages is 21 years of age.

Underage Consumption fines start at $177.

DUI BAC (blood alcohol content) is .04 and DWI BAC is .08.

DrivingSkillsAffected

LegallyIntoxicated

Men  Approximate Blood Alcohol Percentage

Drinks

Body Weight in Pounds  

  100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240  

0 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00Only Safe

Driving Limit

1 .04 .03 .03 .02 .02 .02 .02 .02 ImpairmentBegins

2 .08 .06 .05 .05 .04 .04 .03 .03

PossibleCriminalPenaltie

s

3 .11 .09 .08 .07 .06 .06 .05 .05

4 .15 .12 .11 .09 .08 .08 .07 .06

5 .19 .16 .13 .12 .11 .09 .09 .08

6 .23 .19 .16 .14 .13 .11 .10 .09

7 .26 .22 .19 .16 .15 .13 .12 .11

CriminalPenaltie

s

8 .30 .25 .21 .19 .17 .15 .14 .13

9 .34 .28 .24 .21 .19 .17 .15 .14

10 .38 .31 .27 .23 .21 .19 .17 .16

Your body can get rid of one drink per hour.One drink is 1.5 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. of beer, or 5 oz. of table wine.

Driving SkillsAffected LegallyIntoxicated

Women  Approximate Blood Alcohol Percentage

Drinks Body Weight in Pounds  

  90 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240  

0 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 Only SafeDriving Limit

1 .05 .05 .04 .03 .03 .03 .02 .02 .02 ImpairmentBegins

2 .10 .09 .08 .07 .06 .05 .05 .04 .04

PossibleCriminalPenalties

3 .15 .14 .11 .10 .09 .08 .07 .06 .06

4 .20 .18 .15 .13 .11 .10 .09 .08 .08

5 .25 .23 .19 .16 .14 .13 .11 .10 .09

6 .30 .27 .23 .19 .17 .15 .14 .12 .11

CriminalPenalties

7 .35 .32 .27 .23 .20 .18 .16 .14 .13

8 .40 .36 .30 .26 .23 .20 .18 .17 .15

9 .45 .41 .34 .29 .26 .23 .20 .19 .17

10 .51 .45 .38 .32 .28 .25 .23 .21 .19

Your body can get rid of one drink per hour.One drink is 1.25 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. of beer, or 5 oz. of

Alcohol and Campus

Alcohol is prohibited on Minnesota State University-Mankato except for approved events

Underage Consumption results in a citation and on campus adjudication.

Individuals who are under the influence of alcohol and pose a safety risk to themselves or others will be admitted to a detoxification facility located off campus. These individuals can be held for up to 72 hours

Underage possession of alcohol results in a citation and on campus adjudication. The alcohol is also disposed.

Signs of Alcohol Use

Slurred speech Dilated blood vessels (blood shot eyes) Impaired coordination, motor skills, and

judgment. Alcohol odor on breath or person Blackout/pass out Impaired memory Decreased heart rate/blood pressure

Risks of Excessive Use of Alcohol

More prone to being a victim of another crime such as sexual assault, robbery, etc.

Legal, financial, and social problems Serious health complications Alcoholism Alcohol poisoning Death

Drinking Responsibly

Consume at legal age Don’t drink and drive. Designate a sober driver Only accept drinks from someone you know or

from the bartender Never leave your drink unattended Drink water in intervals to prevent dehydration

and monitor your consumption

Interesting Alcohol Facts

Most commonly abused substance in the world Approximately 14 million Americans meet diagnostic criteria for

alcohol abuse or alcoholism Moderate use for men is two drinks per day and for women it is one

drink A drink is considered as a 12 oz. beer or wine cooler, 1.5 oz of 80

proof distilled spirits, or a 5 oz. glass of wine Dieting? Alcohol has 100-150 calories per glass Alcohol may cause wrinkles as it robs your skin of fluids Alcohol can cause acne as it may increase your skin’s production of

fat and oil Too much alcohol can cause impotence or sterility

Drug Categories

Stimulants (meth, cocaine, crack, ecstasy) Depressants (alcohol, GHB) Inhalants (paint thinners, spray paint, glue) Narcotics (heroin, opium, oxycodone) Hallucinogens (LSD, PCP, ketamine,

mushrooms, mescaline, salvia) Others (marijuana)

Club Drugs

MDMA (Ecstasy, Hug Drug, Lover’s Speed, Scooby Snacks, “X”)

GHB (“G”, Liquid E, Fantasy) LSD (Acid, Boomers, Hits, Dots), PCP (Wet Sticks, Angel Dust, Hog, Peace), Rohypnol (Roofies), Ketamine (Special K, Purple)

MDMA Hallucinogenic and stimulant qualities Reduces inhibitions and anxiety, creates

empathy for others, and suppresses need to eat, drink, and sleep

Risks of dehydration and brain damage Popular at raves and dance clubs In 2005, DEA seized 624 Ecstasy tablets

Methamphetamine

Can be smoked, snorted, injected, or taken orally.

Causes rapid and irregular heart rate, psychotic symptoms, convulsions, skin abscesses, tooth decay…

In 2005, the DEA seized 24.6 kgs and 96 labs. Meth is shipped in from California but labs in MN are on the rise.

What Meth Looks Like

What is Meth Made Of?

Ephedrine or pseudoephedrine (cold and/or asthma medicine)

Other products such as: drain cleaner, battery acid, antifreeze, brake cleaner fluid, engine starter fluid, kerosene, Anhydrous Ammonia (farm fertilizer), paint thinner, acetone, lye, etc…

Meth Lab Dangers

Estimated that every pound of meth produced leaves 5-7 pounds of toxic waste

Chemicals from dumpsites contaminate water supplies, kill livestock, and render areas uninhabitable

Meth lab fires or explosions have destroyed buildings and homes, injuring occupants and endangering neighboring residents and buildings

Exposure may cause long and short-term health problems

Signs of Chemical Exposure

Acute Exposure: shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, dizziness, burns to skin, eyes, nose, and mouth, and possibly death

Less Severe Exposures: headache, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue

Long Term: Liver and kidney damage, neurological problems, and increased risk of cancer

LSD

Most potent hallucinogen Effects are unpredictable-depend on

user’s mood, personality, expectations, and surroundings

Marijuana

Also known as: 420, bud, weed, reefer, ganja, grass, pot, mary jane, catnip, whackatabacky

Usually smoked (joints, blunts, bongs, blunts) but can be mixed with foods or beverages.

Effects felt within minutes and lasts 3 to 4 hours In 2008 DEA seized 37.1 kgs. in MN. Majority of

it is trafficked from Mexico.

Marijuana

Signs You Have Been Drugged

Feeling more intoxicated than your usual response to the amount of alcohol consumed

Remembering taking a drink, but unable to recall what happened after

Feeling as though someone had sex with you, being unable to remember any or all of the incident

If You Suspect You Are A Victim of a Predatory Drug Crime

Find a safe environment and get help Call the police and file a report Do not shower, bathe, or urinate. Do not throw

away clothing. Seek medical attention as soon as possible for

an examination and evidence collection. Ask for a urine sample Ask for a rape kit exam Be truthful about any drug/alcohol use

Reducing the Risk of Being A Victim Don’t leave beverages unattended Don’t accept a drink from an open container Go with friends and stay together Be aware of your surroundings Don’t become isolated with someone you don’t

know or trust Educate yourself about drugs

Drug Legislation

In 1996, Congress passed the Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act

This law established federal penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment and fines for anyone convicted of committing a crime of violence, including rape, by administering a controlled substance without a victim’s knowledge or consent

Legislation Continued...

Hillory J. Farias and Samantha Reid Date-Rape Drug Prohibition Act (Feb. 2000)

Named for two young women who died after unknowingly ingesting GHB that had been slipped into their soft drinks

Federal Sentencing Guidelines: 1st offense. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life

Presentation Resources

www.dea.gov www.erowid.org www.kci.org www.health.state.mn.us www.streetdrugs.org www.minnesotapublicradio.com