FYI - Teen Resources
A Teen and Parent Guide to Underage Drinking and Driving
Parental involvement is critical in affecting teen behavior regarding alcohol.
www.stanfordhospital.com/PDF/TSCNParentTeenGuideUnderageDrinkingDriving.pdf
Do I Have a Drug Problem?
Do you use drugs or drink alcohol? Are these substances harming your health or increasing your risk for other problems?
www.drugscreening.org
National Institute on Drug Abuse(NIDA)
Science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body so you can be armed with better information to make healthy decisions. Site features animated illustrations, quizzes, and games that make learning fun through interaction.
www.teens.drugabuse.gov/index.asp
The Cool Spot
The young teen's place for information on alcohol and resisting peer pressure. www.thecoolspot.gov/index.asp
Your Health
During the transition from childhood to adulthood, adolescents establish patterns of behavior and make lifestyle choices that affect both their current and future health.
www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/az/index.htm
www.pamf.org/teen
Warning Signs of Alcohol Poisoning
Shelby's Rules
You should call 9-1-1 if you see someone exhibiting behavior that might indicate alcohol poisoning such as any of the following symptoms:
- They are unresponsive and unable to be awakened
- They have slow, shallow breathing (12 or fewer breaths per minute or time lapses of more than 8 seconds between breaths)
- They have cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin
- They have repeated, uncontrolled vomiting
After you call 9-1-1, place the person on his/her side with knees bent to prevent choking from vomiting. Do not leave that person alone!
How to Help a Drunk Friend
CONTINUALLY MONITOR THE INTOXICATED PERSON.
CHECK THEIR BREATHING, waking them often to be sure they are not unconscious.
A DRUNK PERSON should not be put in charge of another drunk person.
DO NOT exercise the person.
DO NOT allow the person to drive a car or ride a bicycle.
DO NOT give the person food, liquid, medicines or drugs to sober them up.
DO NOT give the person a cold shower; the shock of the cold could cause unconsciousness.
REMEMBER: THE ONLY THING THAT CAN SOBER A DRUNK PERSON IS TIME!
Know How Much Alcohol is Safe
In general, if you drink, you should only consume one drink per hour. A drink is defined as one 12-ounce beer, one 4-ounce glass of wine, one 10-ounce wine cooler or one 1-ounce of 80-proof hard alcohol. Factors such as body weight, height and body chemistry should also be considered. Many mixed drinks have more than one serving of alcohol. Be sure to know how much alcohol is in your drink.
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