Four Loko

Our guest speaker, Monday Jan, 31 was Dave Failko from the Council of South East Pennsylvania. This council is a combination of the Bucks County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and other similar organizations from the 5 county metro Phila area. The presentation was eye opening as it discussed Caffeine and Alcohol as separate issues that affect out culture. Each substance has its own challenges. The combined new product creates a new set of issues concerning substance abuse. Many students did not realize the amount of alcohol that was in a 23.5 oz can was equal to a six pack of beer. Alcohol is a depressant. Drinking a six quickly can put a drunk on most persons. The problem is the caffeine keeps them alert, so a person is more likely to attempt to drive than with just consuming alcohol. Upper Southampton Police Chief Ron McPherson was instrumental in setting up the speaker for the school. Additionally he sent Officer Scott Irvin to provide support and real testimony for Dave's presentation.