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FACT or MYTH?

Alcohol improves sexual performance.

MYTH

Physiologically alcohol REDUCES sexual

performance.

FACT OR MYTH?

71.3% of JMU students have never

driven under the influence.

FACT71.3% of JMU students have never

driven under the influence.

=Remember: The legal drinking age is 21

and the legal limit for VA is .08.

FACT OR MYTH?

Most JMU students have never used

marijuana.

FACT

57.8% of JMU students have never

used marijuana.

FACT OR MYTH?

Giving a person a cold shower will help

them sober up faster.

MYTHThe shock of a cold shower

could cause a person to pass out and result in

injuries.

What is a Standard Drink?

One Drink is…1.25 oz. of 80 proof liquor

12 oz. of beer

5 oz. of table wine

General BAC CalculationHypothetical

BACEFFECTS

.02 Light to moderate drinkers begin to feel some effects.

.04 Most people begin to feel relaxed.

.06 Judgment is somewhat impaired, people are less able to make rational decisions about their

capabilities.

.08 There is a definite impairment of muscle coordination and driving skills; this is the legal level

for intoxication in most states.

.10 There is a clear deterioration of reaction time and control, this is legally drunk in all states.

General BAC CalculationHypothetical

BACEffects

.12 Vomiting usually occurs, unless this level is reached slowly or a person has developed a tolerance to

alcohol.

.15 Balance and movement are impaired. This blood-alcohol level means the equivalent of ½ pint of

whiskey is circulating in the blood stream.

.30 Many people lose consciousness.

.40 Most people lose consciousness; some die.

.45 Breathing stops; this is fatal dose for most people.

Examples of Blood Alcohol Levels

Males(160 lbs.) and Females (140 lbs.):

Female: 4 drinks = BAC .08

Male: 5 drinks = BAC .076

Time period: After 3 hours of drinking

Alcohol Plus!!!

Ecstasy:Greatly increases the risk for

dehydration, which could ultimately result in heat stroke or death.

Additional risks can include vomiting, visual hallucinations, kidney failure,

and elevated blood pressure.

Alcohol Plus!!!

Antihistamines:(i.e.- Claritin D, Benadryl)

Increases the calming effect of the medication and the person can feel quite drowsy, making driving and

other activities that require concentration more hazardous.

Alcohol Plus!!!

Aspirin/Tylenol:May increase the absorption rate of alcohol, heightening the effects of a

give dose of alcohol. May cause bleeding in the stomach and

intestines. Can also increase susceptibility to liver damage.

Alcohol Plus!!!

Oral Contraceptives:Slows down the rate at which alcohol is

eliminated from the body. You can feel the effects of alcohol for a longer period of time. Can make medication

less effective because of human error.

Alcohol Plus!!!

Marijuana:Produces slowed thinking and reaction

time with impaired balance and coordination. This may compromise the user’s ability to drive and operate machinery. Reduces the vomit reflex,

increasing the risk of alcohol poisoning.

ResourcesUniversity Health Center

www.jmu.edu/healthctr

Be Responsible About Drinking cards

www.brad21.org

Alcoholics Anonymous

www.aa.org

National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence

www.ncadd.org

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