Alcohol / Drugs & Its Effects

Did you know about the case that just happened at the Monument Farmers (Tugu Tani) ? Very irony when someone under the influence of drugs conscious driving and killing several people in an instant. this time we will discuss about Alcohol and It's Effect :

 Alcohol is the deadliest drug in the world when its effects on drivers are considered. Drinking and drunkness contribute to accidents of all kinds, including those involving motor vehicles, water, recreation, fires, hunting, falls and more. Alcohol abuse also causes many problem for individuals and society.


Research has shown that drinking alcohol has many adverse effects on driving ability, even at low blood-alcohol concentrations. . other research has shown that all drivers, and particularly young drivers, are at a greatly increased risk of dying as their BAC rises. No matter how good a driver you are, alcohol will decrease your skill and it will damage your judgment behind the wheel.

Being a good driver takes skill and judgment.When you are behind the wheel of a motor, all of your senses must be on alert. You need to react quickly to potentially threatening conditions and make split-second decisions. As a driver, you must perform many tasks. The ability to divide your attention among these tasks is critical. Even without alcohol, driving can be difficult. This difficulty is increased with every low levels of alcohol.


One drink of alcohol causes rapid changes in the body because alcohol is absorbed faster than food. As soon as you drink,alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the stomach and small intestine. Once in the bloodstream, alcohol is quickly carried to all parts of the body. Alcohol has the greatest effect on the brain, the organ that controls all body functions. That is why any drinker's mental and physical abilities become diminished.

There is no such thing as responsible drinking for an underage person. Illicit drug use is equally irresponsible. There are, however, responsibilities that everyone has regarding impaired drives.


What are a Person's Responsibilities Regarding Impaired Driving?
Many questions come up regarding a driver or a passenger's responsibilities for their own or another person's impaired driving. It is important to protect yourself and others from these effects. Here are two good things to understand about responsibility :

1. People have a responsibility to protect themselves from the threat that drug use poses to their health and well-being.
2. People also have a responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk posed by people who drive while impaired.

what this means is to look out for yourself and also for other people. Do not drive while under the influence of any drugs that impair your driving ability. if you are with someone whose driving is obviously impaired by drugs or alcohol, do not let that person drive. in the short-term, you can help another person whose driving is impaired by taking the car keys, driving yourself, calling your parents for a ride, calling taxi, riding public transportation, or making other arrangements.

If you drug or alcohol use could be a serious problem, consider getting some long-term help. Drinking can turn into alcoholism, and recreational drug use can turn into drug addiction. Be aware of some the signs that can indicate you have a problem.

Tips for New Drivers :

Drinking & Driving

Keep in mind that people under the age of 21 who drink and drive are breaking not just one but two laws. They are breaking the law against driving while intoxicated and the law against underage drinking. If caught drinking and driving, underage drivers face severe penalties, including suspension of driver's licenses, fines, and possible jail time. Don't take chances - play it safe and smart by choosing not to drink alcohol.


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