what is one unit of alcohol? half a pint of ordinary strength beer, lager or cider 1 small glass of...

What is one unit of alcohol?

• Half a pint of ordinary strength beer, lager or cider

• 1 small glass of wine

• 1 single pub measure of spirits

Unit Measures

Activities!• Calories and Units of alcohol

– Work out what you drank last weekend– Work out the calories contained

• What kind of drinker are you?– Think about how much you drink– Complete the diary– Evaluate your drinking habits

The Effects of Alcohol

Getting your drink spiked• Activity

• Group 1: How does a drink get spiked and how could you prevent this?

• Group 2: What could possibly happen to you in your vulnerable state?

Drink Spiking Awareness Video

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKmOZomcQSc

Alcohol and Sex• You’re more likely to have

unprotected sex when drunk-STIs

• Your ability to make informed decisions is impaired

• Remember…No means NO!

How do you look after yourself and your friends?

Call an ambulance…

It could save a life!!

Recap

• The amount of alcohol you consume can have a negative impact upon your body

• Alcohol can leave you vulnerable• Alcohol lowers your ability to

drive safely even if you only have one drink

• Alcohol, if abused, can kill you!

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