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BINGE DRINKINGBINGE DRINKING

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BINGE DRINKINGBINGE DRINKING

• TRAINING TASK: TRAINING TASK: – Students will learn the definition of binge drinking, the Students will learn the definition of binge drinking, the

symptoms of alcohol poisoning and what to do if symptoms of alcohol poisoning and what to do if someone is showing signs, blood alcohol content (BAC) someone is showing signs, blood alcohol content (BAC) levels and the effects of alcohol, and the impact alcohol levels and the effects of alcohol, and the impact alcohol can have on their military careers can have on their military careers

• CONDITION: CONDITION: – Students will be given a lecture in conjunction with a Students will be given a lecture in conjunction with a

PowerPoint presentation in a classroom settingPowerPoint presentation in a classroom setting• STANDARD: STANDARD:

– Students will be able to correctly define the term binge Students will be able to correctly define the term binge drinking, identify the symptoms of alcohol poisoning and drinking, identify the symptoms of alcohol poisoning and be able to react, identify the different BAC levels, and be able to react, identify the different BAC levels, and will know how alcohol abuse can affect their military will know how alcohol abuse can affect their military careers careers

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REFERENCESREFERENCES

• AR 600-85 Army Substance Abuse AR 600-85 Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)Program (ASAP)

• http://ww.medhelps.com/Topics/Addictions//Binge%20Drinking.htm

• http://www.1id.army.mil/1ID/safety/Alcohol_support_information.doc

• http://www.intheknowzone.com/binge.htm

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WHAT IS BINGE DRINKING?WHAT IS BINGE DRINKING?

• DEFINITION: DEFINITION: – The consumption of large amounts of alcohol in a The consumption of large amounts of alcohol in a

very short period of time.very short period of time.– Rule of thumb:Rule of thumb:

• Females – 4 or more drinks in a rowFemales – 4 or more drinks in a row• Males – 5 or more drinks in a rowMales – 5 or more drinks in a row

• Can cause alcohol poisoning which can be Can cause alcohol poisoning which can be fatal.fatal.

• Becomes even more deadly when combined Becomes even more deadly when combined with medications or other drugs, illness, with medications or other drugs, illness, stress, or an empty stomach.stress, or an empty stomach.

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SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOL SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOL POISONINGPOISONING

• Drinking excessive amounts of Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol to the point of vomitingalcohol to the point of vomiting

• Semi consciousness or Semi consciousness or unconsciousness unconsciousness

• Cold, clammy, pale, or bluish skinCold, clammy, pale, or bluish skin• Slow breathingSlow breathing• Vomiting while sleeping or while Vomiting while sleeping or while

unconsciousunconscious

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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

• Never leave the person aloneNever leave the person alone• Turn the person on his or her side Turn the person on his or her side

and check their pulse and breathing and check their pulse and breathing periodicallyperiodically

• GET HELP! GET HELP! • If unsure of what to do, it is “better If unsure of what to do, it is “better

to be safe than sorry”, take them to to be safe than sorry”, take them to the emergency room – it could save the emergency room – it could save their lifetheir life

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BLOOD ALCOHOL BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC)CONCENTRATION (BAC)

• In most states, a BAC of .10% is considered In most states, a BAC of .10% is considered legally drunk. legally drunk.

• In some states, the legal definition of intoxication In some states, the legal definition of intoxication is .08%. is .08%.

• In the Army, a BAC ≥ .05% is considered to be In the Army, a BAC ≥ .05% is considered to be impaired while on dutyimpaired while on duty

• On Ft. Hood, a BAC ≥ .04% is considered to be On Ft. Hood, a BAC ≥ .04% is considered to be impaired while on dutyimpaired while on duty

• The faster someone drinks, the higher the BAC is, The faster someone drinks, the higher the BAC is, and the more dangerous drinking becomes. and the more dangerous drinking becomes.

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BAC AND GROWING BAC AND GROWING IMPAIRMENTIMPAIRMENT

• Following are ten snapshots of increasing drunkenness and Following are ten snapshots of increasing drunkenness and impairment as blood alcohol concentration increases. Ranges are impairment as blood alcohol concentration increases. Ranges are approximate and vary with the drinker:approximate and vary with the drinker:

BACBAC EFFECTSEFFECTS

.02.02 Drinkers begin to feel moderate effects.Drinkers begin to feel moderate effects.

.04.04 Most people begin to feel relaxed, mildly euphoric, sociable, and talkative.Most people begin to feel relaxed, mildly euphoric, sociable, and talkative.

.05.05 Judgment, attention, and control are somewhat impaired. Ability to drive safely begins to be Judgment, attention, and control are somewhat impaired. Ability to drive safely begins to be limited. Sensory-motor and finer performance are impaired. People are less able to make limited. Sensory-motor and finer performance are impaired. People are less able to make rational decisions about their capabilities (for example, about driving.)rational decisions about their capabilities (for example, about driving.)

.08.08 There is a definite impairment of muscle coordination and driving skills.There is a definite impairment of muscle coordination and driving skills.

.10.10 There is a clear deterioration of reaction time and control. There is a clear deterioration of reaction time and control.

.12-.15.12-.15 Vomiting usually occurs, unless this level is reached slowly or a person has developed a Vomiting usually occurs, unless this level is reached slowly or a person has developed a tolerance to alcohol. Drinkers are drowsy. tolerance to alcohol. Drinkers are drowsy.

- Drinkers display emotional instability, loss of critical judgment, impairment of perception, memory, - Drinkers display emotional instability, loss of critical judgment, impairment of perception, memory, and comprehension. and comprehension.

- Lack of sensor-motor coordination and impaired balance are typical. Decreased sensory responses - Lack of sensor-motor coordination and impaired balance are typical. Decreased sensory responses and increased reaction times develop. The vision is significantly impaired, including limited ability to and increased reaction times develop. The vision is significantly impaired, including limited ability to see detail, peripheral vision, and slower glare recovery.see detail, peripheral vision, and slower glare recovery.

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BAC AND GROWING BAC AND GROWING IMPAIRMENTIMPAIRMENT

BACBAC EFFECTSEFFECTS

.15 .15 This blood-alcohol level means the equivalent of 1/2 pint of This blood-alcohol level means the equivalent of 1/2 pint of whiskey is circulating in the blood stream.whiskey is circulating in the blood stream.

.18-.25.18-.25 Drinkers are disoriented, confused, dizzy, and have exaggerated Drinkers are disoriented, confused, dizzy, and have exaggerated emotional states. Vision is disturbed, as is perception of color, emotional states. Vision is disturbed, as is perception of color, form, motion, and dimensions. form, motion, and dimensions.

- - Drinkers have increased pain threshold and lack of muscular Drinkers have increased pain threshold and lack of muscular coordination. Drinkers stagger or lose the ability to walk and have coordination. Drinkers stagger or lose the ability to walk and have slurred speech. Apathy and lethargy are typical.slurred speech. Apathy and lethargy are typical.

.25-.30.25-.30 Drinkers display general inertia, near total loss of motor functions, Drinkers display general inertia, near total loss of motor functions, little response to stimuli, inability to stand or walk, vomiting, and little response to stimuli, inability to stand or walk, vomiting, and incontinence. Drinkers may lose consciousness or fall into a incontinence. Drinkers may lose consciousness or fall into a stupor.stupor.

.30-.50.30-.50 Symptoms are complete unconsciousness, depressed or absent Symptoms are complete unconsciousness, depressed or absent reflexes, subnormal body temperature, incontinence, and reflexes, subnormal body temperature, incontinence, and impairment of circulation and respiration. impairment of circulation and respiration.

Death may occur at .37% or higher. Death may occur at .37% or higher. BACs of .45% and higher are fatal to BACs of .45% and higher are fatal to

nearly all individuals. nearly all individuals.

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IMPACT ON MILITARY CAREERIMPACT ON MILITARY CAREER

• UCMJ actionUCMJ action• Referral to ASAPReferral to ASAP• Possible separationPossible separation

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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?