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NEWS i [80sevi e LETTER May, 1983-Vol. 16, Na 3 Take the Alcohol Quiz: Facts and Fallacies of Alcohol Use ;. Of drivers killed in Minnesota, over sixty percent of those b. tested had alcohol in their blood. In an attempt to deal with this problem, the State has passed a new D.W.I. law, and the legislature is considering raising the drinking age. Although 1 alcohol is widely accepted and used,information about itand its use is not readily available.A collection of popular beliefs;some fact, some fallacy, governs how many people view this i potentially dangerous drug. This is the first of two articles on the use of alcohol and the problem of drinking and driving. Hopefully, this article will shed some light on the mystique of alcohol use. The second article in the series will explain the new D.W.I.law and how it can affect those who choose to drink and drive. Can you tell fact from fallacy regarding alcohol use?Take the • = - _ quiz below and find out.Answer each of the questions either true or false. 1. Alcohol is absorbed by the body much more quickly when combined with a carbonated mixer,such as club soda, y tonic, or cola. 2. A twelve ounce can of"strong"beer is less intoxicating than one ounce of 100-proof alcohol or a six-ounce glass of wine. Certified CPR instructor, Captain Doug Strong of the Roseville :3. High protein foods,such as meats and cheeses, make an Fire Department demonstrates chest compressions,one of several excellent a lift-saving techniques taught in the"Heart Saver" course. ppetizert+'henalcohol isbeingconsumed,because they slow down the body's absorption of alcohol. 4. Medically, alcohol is considered to be a drug which works like a general'anesthetic; depressing,or slowing the Learning Life-Saving Skills (CPR) - Survey activity of the brain and spinal cord. 5. You become intoxicated more quickly (alcohol is Do you know "what to do" if a member of your family, a absorbed into the bloodstream faster)when you drink on an neighbor, or friend suddenly stops breathing? The City of "empty stomach". Roseville is considering sponsoring free training sessions in 6. Exercise,such as vigorous dancing,helps toreduceyour cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all residents of the blood alcohol content at a faster rate. City ttho wish to learn "what to do". 7. An average"jiggerof liquor(1-1/2ounces)contains 150 What is "CPR"? It is a technique to keep the brain supplied calories. This is the same number of calories contained in with oxygen until the heartbeat is restored. Within a three- eight teaspoons of sugar. hour training session, a person can learn basic skills (Heart 8. While people differ in their ability to function after Saver) to help save a life. An additional two to three-hour drinking, tests have shown that driving ability is impaired training session provides the.opportunity for a person to by thirty percent after as little as two drinks. become cepl ifird in CPR skills. The difference between the 9. Fresh air,black coffee,and cold showers are aids which basis•and cell ifird CPR training is the additional practice and help you to"sober up", reducing your blood alcohol content. testing received in the certification process. A person who 10. Ninety percent of the alcohol you consume is absorbed becomes certified should be more proficient in administering into the bloodstream. Only ten percent is filtered out by the CPR. lungs and kidneys. CPR trainingwill provideyou with the necessary life-saving skills to help victims of cardiac arrests and drowning, and to (continued on page S) assist someone who is choking or has an obstructed airway. The Roseville Fire Department has periodically offered CPR courses, and will continue to do so.The number of persons the City of Roseville Taxes Increase Fire Department can train at any one time has been limited by $5 on Average Home e number of certified instructors and equipment available. so. CPR training is available through other organizations, The value of an average home in Roseville increased from such as hospitals and community education programs. $76,216 in 1982 to$79,520 in 1983.The total tax(representing The City needs your help in determining the advisability of all taxes levied by city, school, county, metro council, metro an intense community-wide CPR training program.If there is transit, mosquito control, county library and Rice Creek sufficient interest in learning life-saving skills, a community- Watershed District on the average home increased $317 or wide CPR training program will be scheduled for this fall. $164 depending on the school district in which the home is Please fill out and return the attached postcard located.The City of Roseville's portion of the increase is$5.00. questionnaire.