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Peer Education Program
Alcohol
Alcohol is
the most used drug in the United States. Yes, it is a drug.
What is one
drink?
8 oz. glass of beer
1 oz. of hard liquor
4 oz. glass of wine
What
is blood alcohol content (BAC)?
A measurement of the amount of alcohol in a
person's blood. It varies depending on who's drinking, how
much and for how long.
What
are the short-term effects of alcohol?
decreased heart rate & blood pressure
dilated blood vessels
impaired coordination, motor skills and judgment
impaired memory
possible blackouts
What
are the long-term effects of alcohol?
blocking of the absorption of essential nutrients
alcohol is a depressant, so long-term use contributes to
mood and emotional changes
alcoholism
possible death
Fun
Things to Do When Being the Designated Driver (DD):
*Play
music loud and ask the passengers to sing along.
*Make them pay for gas.
*Play the "Ha-ha" game, where you go around and
each person adds another "ha" to the "Ha-ha's"
*Taking pictures (and actually have them come out because you're sober)
*Play padittle or punch buggie (your odds are better at
winning)
*Join in on the games (Die, Pong, Flip Cup, etc.) with glasses of
water
Maine Operating Under
the Influence (OUI) Laws:
If under the age
of 21:
If you possess alcohol, you could be fined $100 to $500.
If you transport alcoholic beverages, you could be fined
$200 to $500 and lose your license for up to one year.
If you operate a vehicle while under the influence of
alcohol, you will be penalized under Maine's Zero Tolerance
Law, which states that with any amount of alcohol in your
system and operating a vehicle you will lose your license
for one year. If you have a passenger in the car, you will
lose your license for an additional 180 days.
If you are over the age of
21:
If you furnish liquor to or provide a space to consume
alcohol by a minor (someone under age 21), may be fined
$2,000 and/or sentenced up to one year in jail.
If you operate a vehicle while
under the influence of alcohol and have above a .08 BAC, you
will have your license immediately suspended and/or serve
time in jail and/or pay monetary fines.
Taxi
Services-
A1 - 945-9555
Airport/River City - 957-8294
Brad's Cab - 941-9695
Dick's - 942-6403
Maine Taxi - 990-3001
Old Town Taxi - 827-8800
Penobscot Taxi - 947-4894
Pine Tree - 942-2160
http://www.maine.gov/dps/Bhs/moui.htm
http://www.maine.gov/dps/Bhs/melllaws.htm
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