Revision Material
What is prevention vs. deterrence when it comes to OWIs? - correct answer ✔✔Prevention is a
long term solution which takes time to mature (Perfect society); Deterrence is a current/short-
term/ partial solution that is available now. (Negative reinforcement)
What is the most abused drug in the US? - correct answer ✔✔Alcohol
What is General vs. Specific deterrence? - correct answer ✔✔General deterrence = Public's fear
of arrest (Long term cost/ convenience)
Specific deterrence = Individual effects from an OWI arrest
For every OWI offender arrested, approximately how many undetected OWI violations are
there? - correct answer ✔✔500
What is the difference between Fermentation vs. Distillation? - correct answer
✔✔Fermentation - Yeast + Sugar = Beer (Basic form of alc production)
Distillation - Creates a higher BAC alcohol
What are the different ways we eliminate alcohol from our bodies? - correct answer ✔✔Breath,
Sweat, Metabolism (by the liver), urine, tears
What are the 3 Phases of OWI detection and deterrence? - correct answer ✔✔Phase 1: Vehicle
in Motion
Phase 2: Personal Contact
Phase 3: Pre-arrest screening