Alcohol and Drugs
What is Alcohol?
A depressant
 Liquid obtained by fermentation of
carbohydrates by yeast or by distillation.
 Many varieties of alcohol, but Ethanol is
the type used to make alcoholic
beverages.
 Alcoholic beverages include beer, distilled
spirits (hard liquor), wine, liqueurs, and
champagnes.
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Minnesota Alcohol Legalities
Legal age to consume or possess
alcoholic beverages is 21 years of age.
 Underage Consumption fines start at $265
and continue to rise after 1st offense.
 DUI BAC (blood alcohol content) is .04
and DWI BAC is .08.
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Driving
Legally
Skills
Intoxicated
Affected
Men
Approximate Blood Alcohol Percentage
Dr
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n
k
s
Body Weight in Pounds
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
0
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.00
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.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
Only Safe
Driving
Limit
1
.04
.03
.03
.02
.02
.02
.02
.02
Impairment
Begins
2
.08
.06
.05
.05
.04
.04
.03
.03
3
.11
.09
.08
.07
.06
.06
.05
.05
4
.15
.12
.11
.09
.08
.08
.07
.06
5
.19
.16
.13
.12
.11
.09
.09
.08
6
.23
.19
.16
.14
.13
.11
.10
.09
7
.26
.22
.19
.16
.15
.13
.12
.11
8
.30
.25
.21
.19
.17
.15
.14
.13
9
.34
.28
.24
.21
.19
.17
.15
.14
10
.38
.31
.27
.23
.21
.19
.17
.16
Possible
Criminal
Penaltie
s
Criminal
Penaltie
s
Your body can get rid of one drink per hour.
One drink is 1.5 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. of beer, or 5 oz. of
table wine.
Legally Skills
Driving
Affected
Intoxicated
Women
Approximate Blood Alcohol Percentage
Body Weight in Pounds
Drinks
90
10
0
120
14
0
160
18
0
200
22
0
240
0
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
Only Safe
Driving
Limit
1
.05
.05
.04
.03
.03
.03
.02
.02
.02
Impairment
Begins
2
.10
.09
.08
.07
.06
.05
.05
.04
.04
3
.15
.14
.11
.10
.09
.08
.07
.06
.06
4
.20
.18
.15
.13
.11
.10
.09
.08
.08
5
.25
.23
.19
.16
.14
.13
.11
.10
.09
6
.30
.27
.23
.19
.17
.15
.14
.12
.11
7
.35
.32
.27
.23
.20
.18
.16
.14
.13
8
.40
.36
.30
.26
.23
.20
.18
.17
.15
9
.45
.41
.34
.29
.26
.23
.20
.19
.17
10
.51
.45
.38
.32
.28
.25
.23
.21
.19
Your body can get rid of one drink per hour.
One drink is 1.25 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. of beer, or 5 oz. of
Possible
Criminal
Penalties
Criminal
Penalties
Alcohol and Campus
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Alcohol is prohibited on Minnesota State UniversityMankato except for approved events
Underage Consumption results in a citation and on
campus adjudication.
Individuals who are under the influence of alcohol and
pose a safety risk to themselves or others will be
admitted to a detoxification facility located off campus.
These individuals can be held for up to 72 hours
Underage possession of alcohol results in a citation and
on campus adjudication. The alcohol is also disposed.
Signs of Alcohol Use
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Slurred speech
Dilated blood vessels (blood shot eyes)
Impaired coordination, motor skills, and
judgment.
Alcohol odor on breath or person
Blackout/pass out
Impaired memory
Decreased heart rate/blood pressure
Risks of Excessive Use of Alcohol
More prone to being a victim of another
crime such as sexual assault, robbery, etc.
 Legal, financial, and social problems
 Serious health complications
 Alcoholism
 Alcohol poisoning
 Death
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Drinking Responsibly
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Consume at legal age
Don’t drink and drive. Designate a sober driver
Only accept drinks from someone you know or
from the bartender
Never leave your drink unattended
Drink water in intervals to prevent dehydration
and monitor your consumption
Interesting Alcohol Facts
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Most commonly abused substance in the world
Approximately 14 million Americans meet diagnostic criteria for
alcohol abuse or alcoholism
Moderate use for men is two drinks per day and for women it is one
drink
A drink is considered as a 12 oz. beer or wine cooler, 1.5 oz of 80
proof distilled spirits, or a 5 oz. glass of wine
Dieting? Alcohol has 100-150 calories per glass
Alcohol may cause wrinkles as it robs your skin of fluids
Alcohol can cause acne as it may increase your skin’s production of
fat and oil
Too much alcohol can cause impotence or sterility
Drug Categories
Stimulants (meth, cocaine, crack, ecstasy)
 Depressants (alcohol, GHB)
 Inhalants (paint thinners, spray paint, glue)
 Narcotics (heroin, opium, oxycodone)
 Hallucinogens (LSD, PCP, ketamine,
mushrooms, mescaline, salvia)
 Others (marijuana)
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Club Drugs
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MDMA (Ecstasy, Hug Drug, Lover’s Speed,
Scooby Snacks, “X”)
GHB (“G”, Liquid E, Fantasy)
LSD (Acid, Boomers, Hits, Dots),
PCP (Wet Sticks, Angel Dust, Hog, Peace),
Rohypnol (Roofies),
Ketamine (Special K, Purple)
MDMA
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Hallucinogenic and stimulant qualities
Reduces inhibitions and anxiety, creates
empathy for others, and suppresses need to eat,
drink, and sleep
Risks of dehydration and brain damage
Popular at raves and dance clubs
In 2005, DEA seized 624 Ecstasy tablets
Methamphetamine
Can be smoked, snorted, injected, or
taken orally.
 Causes rapid and irregular heart rate,
psychotic symptoms, convulsions, skin
abscesses, tooth decay…
 In 2005, the DEA seized 24.6 kgs and 96
labs. Meth is shipped in from California but
labs in MN are on the rise.
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What Meth Looks Like
What is Meth Made Of?
Ephedrine or pseudoephedrine (cold
and/or asthma medicine)
 Other products such as: drain cleaner,
battery acid, antifreeze, brake cleaner
fluid, engine starter fluid, kerosene,
Anhydrous Ammonia (farm fertilizer), paint
thinner, acetone, lye, etc…
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Meth Lab Dangers
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Estimated that every pound of meth produced
leaves 5-7 pounds of toxic waste
Chemicals from dumpsites contaminate water
supplies, kill livestock, and render areas
uninhabitable
Meth lab fires or explosions have destroyed
buildings and homes, injuring occupants and
endangering neighboring residents and buildings
Exposure may cause long and short-term health
problems
Signs of Chemical Exposure
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Acute Exposure: shortness of breath, chest pain,
cough, dizziness, burns to skin, eyes, nose, and
mouth, and possibly death
Less Severe Exposures: headache, nausea,
dizziness, and fatigue
Long Term: Liver and kidney damage,
neurological problems, and increased risk of
cancer
LSD
Most potent hallucinogen
 Effects are unpredictable-depend on
user’s mood, personality, expectations,
and surroundings
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Marijuana
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Also known as: 420, bud, weed, reefer, ganja,
grass, pot, mary jane, catnip, whackatabacky
Usually smoked (joints, blunts, bongs, blunts)
but can be mixed with foods or beverages.
Effects felt within minutes and lasts 3 to 4 hours
In 2005 DEA seized 499.5 kgs. in MN. Majority
of it is trafficked from Mexico.
Marijuana
Signs You Have Been Drugged
Feeling more intoxicated than your usual
response to the amount of alcohol
consumed
 Remembering taking a drink, but unable to
recall what happened after
 Feeling as though someone had sex with
you, being unable to remember any or all
of the incident
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If You Suspect You Are A Victim of
a Predatory Drug Crime
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Find a safe environment and get help
Call the police and file a report
Do not shower, bathe, or urinate. Do not throw
away clothing.
Seek medical attention as soon as possible for
an examination and evidence collection.
Ask for a urine sample
Ask for a rape kit exam
Be truthful about any drug/alcohol use
Reducing the Risk of Being A
Victim
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Don’t leave beverages unattended
Don’t accept a drink from an open container
Go with friends and stay together
Be aware of your surroundings
Don’t become isolated with someone you don’t
know or trust
Educate yourself about drugs
Drug Legislation
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In 1996, Congress passed the Drug-Induced
Rape Prevention and Punishment Act
This law established federal penalties of up to
20 years imprisonment and fines for anyone
convicted of committing a crime of violence,
including rape, by administering a controlled
substance without a victim’s knowledge or
consent
Legislation Continued...
Hillory J. Farias and Samantha Reid DateRape Drug Prohibition Act (Feb. 2000)
 Named for two young women who died
after unknowingly ingesting GHB that had
been slipped into their soft drinks
 Federal Sentencing Guidelines: 1st
offense. If death or serious injury, not less
than 20 years, not more than life
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Presentation Resources
www.dea.gov
 www.erowid.org
 www.kci.org
 www.health.state.mn.us
 www.streetdrugs.org
 www.minnesotapublicradio.com
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