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