Understanding Alcohol and Promoting Safe Consumption
This presentation aims to educate participants on standard drink sizes, the effects of alcohol on the body, dispel myths, reflect on personal alcohol habits, develop risk reduction strategies, and provide support for reducing alcohol consumption. Through scenarios and information on standard drink measurements, the presentation highlights strategies for responsible drinking and support techniques for those looking to limit their alcohol intake. It also explores how alcohol enters the bloodstream and the factors affecting absorption rates.
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WELCOME! The goal of this presentation is to help participants: Identify a standard drink or a single serving of alcohol. Better understand how alcohol works and affects the body. Dispel myths and misunderstandings about alcohol. Reflect on individual alcohol consumption habits. Develop risk reduction strategies. Explore ways to support someone who is working on reducing their consumption of alcohol and support those who chose not to drink.
SCENARIO It s Friday night, and you are on your way to a party with a couple of brothers. One of your brothers mentions that he s got a lot of stuff to do the next day, so he s trying to go light and sets a limit for himself at 3 drinks for the night. When you get to the party, your group is greeted with shots, which you all take, and then are handed an overflowing solo cup full of beer. Over the next hour, you see that your friend has downed that first beer and was well into his next one. By the time you all leave, he tells you he had another shot and was finishing off a can of beer.
SCENARIO Let s explore the scenario: How many drinks did he end up having? What strategies did your friend use to help reduce his risk? Where did he go wrong? How could you have helped him stick to his stated limit?
A STANDARD DRINK A standard serving of alcohol: 0.6 fl oz of ethyl alcohol 12 ounces of beer 12 ounces hard seltzer 10 ounces of microbrew 10 ounces of a wine cooler 8 ounces of malt liquor 4 ounces of wine 2.5 ounces of fortified wine 1.25 ounces of 80-proof hard alcohol 1 ounces of 100-proof hard alcohol
A STANDARD DRINK How many Standard Drinks did you have: Two pints of a local microbrew About three drinks Four red cups of beer About five drinks Two double shots About four drinks Three cans of hard seltzer Three drinks
ALCOHOL 101 How does alcohol enter your system? Drink it Once it s in the stomach, a portion (about 15-20%) is absorbed through the stomach wall and enters the bloodstream The rest of the alcohol enters the small intestines, where it rapidly enters the bloodstream
ALCOHOL 101 What affects the rate of absorption? Concentration of alcohol Rate of consumption Food Effervescence (Carbonation)
BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT (BAC) What affects a person s BAC? Quantity The more you drink, the higher your BAC will rise Rate The faster you consume alcohol, the faster your BAC will rise Weight The less you weigh, the higher your BAC will rise Time BAC decreases at a rate of 0.016% per hour Biological Sex A woman s BAC will increase faster compared to a man drinking at the same rate
BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT (BAC) How long does it take to sober up? The liver can metabolize alcohol at a rate of 0.016% per hour! Things that won t help you sober up: Coffee/caffeine Taking a hot or cold shower Running or trying to sweat it out Throwing up Eating after already consuming alcohol
BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT (BAC) How long would it take to get back to 0.00% from a BAC of 0.08%: 5 hours (once you ve stopped drinking) 0.080 (-0.016) 0.064 (-0.016) 0.048 (-0.016) 0.032 (-0.016) 0.016 (-0.016) 0.000 0.24 % 15 hours!
BAC SEX DIFFERENCES 5 drinks over 3 hours 160 lbs. 120 lbs.
BAC SEX DIFFERENCES 5 drinks over 3 hours 160 lbs. 0.069% 120 lbs. 0.140%
SCENARIO It s Friday night, and you are on your way to a party with a couple of brothers. One of your brothers mentions that he s got a lot of stuff to do the next day, so he s trying to go light and sets a limit for himself at 3 drinks for the night. When you get to the party, your group is greeted with shots, which you all take, and then are handed an overflowing solo cup full of beer. Over the next hour, you see that your friend has downed that first beer and was well into his next one. By the time you all leave, he tells you he had another shot and was finishing off can of beer.
SCENARIO Let s explore the scenario: How many drinks did he end up having? What strategies did your friend use to help reduce his risk? Where did he go wrong? How could you have helped him stick to his stated limit?
RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES Set a limit Have an accountability buddy Alternate with non-alcoholic drinks Eat something before drinking Avoid activities that encourage fast consumption Avoid drinks if you don t know what s in them Drink for quality vs. quantity Skip a party or going out Volunteer to be the sober driver
RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES How can we support each other: Hold each other accountable Look out for each other Offer non-alcoholic drinks Learn and avoid friends triggers Stay together Have a plan for the night
