APRIL is ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH!
So, for your awareness… we have some fun (but important ☝️) facts for you!
- Binge drinking is drinking so much within about 2 hrs that one’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels reach 0.08 g/dL.
- Alcoholism is problems controlling your drinking, and continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems.
- Legal Limit of Intoxication
- (BAC) = 0.08 g/dL
- For Women: 4 drinks
- For Men: 5 drinks
- For Children/Adolescents: 3 or fewer
- (BAC) = 0.08 g/dL
- Consequences of Underage Drinking: The Three D’s
- Destruction: Alcohol has the potential to cause damage to your body, your relationships, and your opportunities.
- Dependence: Youth who start drinking before age 15 are 6 TIMES more likely to develop alcohol dependence.
- Death: 4,700 people die every year because of teen alcohol use
Additional Resources and Info
“Talk. They Hear You.”®: SAMHSA Campaign
Download the “Talk. They Hear You.”® App or text “TALK” to 85775 for conversation starter ideas and tips!