risky behaviour what are we doing today? define risk consider what affects our judgement focus on...
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How can alcohol make a situation more risky?TRANSCRIPT
Risky BehaviourWhat are we doing today?
• Define ‘risk’• Consider what affects our judgement –
focus on the impact of alcohol• Examine the consequences of taking
risks• Where to seek help
Risk‘the possibility of suffering, harm or
loss’
How might we feel facing a risk?
Can risk be fun?
How can alcohol make a situation more risky?
• Affects our judgement about the attractiveness of others
• An excuse for socially unacceptable behaviour
• Increases confidence/lowers inhibitions
• Loss of control
Why we might drink too much…
• We don’t know our limits and drink too much, too quickly
• We want to fit in• Peer pressure – not just young people• Allows us to experiment with
relationships• Helps us cope with pressure
Alcohol Units• 1 unit = 8g/10 ml pure alcohol
• ABV = ‘alcohol by volume’
• Different drinks have different strengths
What drink contains more alcoholic units?
Small glass of wine (175ml @ ABV 13%)
Pint of lager (568ml @ ABV 5.2%)
Alco-pop bottle (275ml @ ABV 5%)
Spirit shot & mixer (25ml @ ABV 40%)
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Alcohol is . . .
Not a drug Stimulant Drug
Hallucinogenic Depressant Drug
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Chief Medical Officer recommends being alcohol free until you are . . .
14
16 17
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15
What percentage of YP in Oxon agree that there’s a lot of pressure from friends to drink alcohol?
15% 25%
35% 45%
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After drinking 2 alco-pops, how long will it take before your body is completely alcohol free again?
1-2 hours 2-3 hours
3-4 hours Over 4 hours
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Excluding A&E, how many under 18s were admitted to hospital in 05/07 for alcohol specific conditions?
312 258
182 103
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What is ‘Binge Drinking’? Is it drinking . .
Different types of drinks Double the recommended levels
Till you have to be sick Till you end up falling out with your mates
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When is it legal for an adult (18+) to buy alcohol for someone under 18?
Never For a 16/17 in a Restaurant
For a 16/17 in a Pub Anytime, Anyplace
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What has the least calories?
Alco-pop Pint of lager
Pizza Slice Chocolate Bar
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What percentage of YP in Oxon agree that drinking is a big problem amongst children and YP?
80% 68%
50% 27%
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What are the symptoms of a Hangover?
Headache, Nausea & vomiting
Dehydration, dry mouth & sleep disruption
Mild diarrhea, weakness & dizziness
Any of A, B or C
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Which of the following is NOT a police power?
Can confiscate sealed alcohol from YP
Can move YP on from an area
Can make a YP attend Youth Worker Sessions
Take a YP to place of safety if they believe them to be under 16
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If a friend became unconscious after drinking alcohol what should you do?
Call ambulance & put them in the recovery position
Nothing it’s their own fault for drinking
Call their parents and leave them there
Sit them up & throw cold water over them
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What is the estimated number of Children & YP nationally living with one ore more parents who are dependent on alcohol?
1 in 11 1 in 27
1 in 50
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1 in 68
You could be over the legal drink drive limit . . .
The morning after drinking
All of A, B and C
15 ◙ £100,000,00014 ◙ £500,00013 ◙ £250,00012 ◙ £125,00011 ◙ £64,00010 ◙ £32,0009 ◙ £16,0008 ◙ £80007 ◙ £40006 ◙ £20005 ◙ £10004 ◙ £5003 ◙ £3002 ◙ £2001 ◙ £100
After 1 pint of Lager
Even if you feel ok to drive
Consent and Consequences
Further information and help…
• School staff• School Health Nurse• GP
• www.talktofrank.com• www.drinkaware.co.uk• www.downyourdrink.com