- The document discusses alcohol consumption among teenagers in Spain, noting that 65% drink on weekends and 34% have gotten drunk in the last 30 days. It also discusses the traditional role of alcohol in Spanish culture and festivals.
- The production of liqueurs has a long tradition on the Balearic Islands dating back to medieval monks. By the late 19th century, Balearic liqueurs were being exported internationally.
- The document emphasizes that drinking alcohol and then driving is dangerous and illegal, as alcohol impairs coordination, reaction time, and perception, potentially endangering oneself and others.
6. People get used to drinking because we live in a society where traditionally has always been well considered not only the use but also the abuse of alcohol. Alcohol consume is something traditional in our habits. In fact in all festivities, parties, celebrations, alcohol is there.
7. The production of liqueurs on the Island has a long tradition. Already in the Middle Ages the monks on the Balearic Islands had developed, behind thick cloister walls, health-giving essences from wild herbs and alcohol – for purely medicinal purposes, let it be said. And by the end of the 19th century the Hierbas liqueurs were exported to other countries, including to South America.
10. Effects on the human body Blood alcohol level Alcoholic tolerance
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12. Alcohol's effect on driving ability is related to blood alcohol concentration or BAC. Remember that, in Spain and many other countries, it is against the law for drivers of cars and motorcycles to drive with a BAC above 0.5 g/l (0.3 g/l if you have had your driving licence for less than two years). Although driving a car or motorbike seems almost automatic, driving a vehicle is a significant effort in co-ordination, especially in unforeseeable situations. Alcohol affects driving ability, as it has adverse effects on visual perception, reaction time and co-ordination. Sometimes these adverse effects appear before the driver feels intoxicated , and lead to the driver putting himself or herself, as well as other people, in dangerous situations.
15. Meetings with Departaments related to this topic:Social Services, Heath Centres, Bars and Pubs owners, people who suffer “Botellón” effects in their neighbourhoads: Bomberos;…
16. Tests and questionnaires among 1º Bachillerato students 1.- Because I find alcohol tasty 2.- Because when I drink I spend a good time 3.- Because it helps me to forget personal and relative problems 4.- Because my friends do it 5.- To get off with girls/boys 6.- To overcome shyness and better my relationships 7.- To feel different These are the reasons why teenagers fall into ALCOHOL USE:
17. Alcohol permits a kind of liberation, makes communication and relationships among people easier, gives you a sensation of hapiness and strength,… Don’t be silly, do it as I do! I drink all I want and smoke all I want too. I don’t let anybody to tell me that I have to do. I urinate then I exist
18. Carrying out Blogs and videos about differents aspects of “Botellón” problem, comics, soap operas,… … or it depends on a few good habits o Quitamos mitos
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20. Everybody knows that to drink alcohol and then drive is a dangerous thing for both you and the people around you. As alcohol affects our consciousness, some people could drive without being aware of doing it safely. Small amounts of alcohol can limit your driving ability for a few hours. Do you want to get more information? http//www.ub.es/sam/alcohol