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DDriving riving UUnder the nder the IInfluencenfluence

• Definition– When under 21, driving with a BAC

above .02

• What is BAC?– Stands for blood alcohol concentration– Amount of alcohol in a person’s blood

expressed as a percentage

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32% of college students report driving under the influence of alcohol

• Almost 3 million college students drove under the influence of alcohol in the past year

• This is an 18% increase from the previous year• In addition, over 3 million students rode as a passenger

with a drinking driver

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Consequences of DUIConsequences of DUI

• Under state law– Second degree misdemeanor– Fines and/or prison time– Restrictions on driving privileges

• At UF– Probation– Suspension– Expulsion

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Consequences of DUIConsequences of DUI

• Alcohol-involved drivers ages 16-20 are more than 2 times as likely to die in a fatal crash than alcohol-involved drivers 21 and older.

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Why Do Underage Students Why Do Underage Students Drink?Drink?

• Feel more mature• To escape problems, pressures• Feel more outgoing• Everyone in college drinks• Relieves stress

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Truth About College Truth About College DrinkingDrinking

• Did you know that 42% of underage college students usually consumed 5 or more drinks compared to only 27% of older students

• Survey at UF– Most students have 2 or less drinks

when they party

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Freshmen Not Drinking As Freshmen Not Drinking As MuchMuch

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Saying NO in a Cool WaySaying NO in a Cool Way

• “I already have something to drink.”• “I’m on a diet.”• “I just don’t like the taste.”• “I have a class early in the morning.”• “I don’t feel like being arrested.”

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VideoVideo• “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know”

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Irresponsible vs. Irresponsible vs. Responsible DrinkingResponsible Drinking

• Who cares and why should I bother?– Reduce injuries– Reduce unnecessary death– So you don’t get arrested– Stay in school– For your future career– Health