Chapter #13: Alcohol Lessons #1 and 2 Vocabulary p. 320 & 325

Alcohol and the Body  Alcohol: a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruit, vegetables, and grains It is depressant that has powerful effects on the body Slows the function of the brain and other parts of the nervous system

Alcohol and the Individual  Body Size: the smaller the ind., the greater effect  Gender: in general, moves faster through bloodstream in females  Time Frame: rapid drinking overwhelms the liver’s ability to break down the alcohol  Amount: drinking a large quantity can cause alcohol poisoning  Food: food in the stomach slows down the passage of alcohol in the bloodstream  Medicine: can interfere with the effects of medicines

Alcohol Content in Different Drinks The equivalent of drinking ½ oz of pure alcohol =12 oz. of beer =4 oz. of wine =1.5 oz. of distilled liquors

Other Terms to Be Familiar with…  Blood Alcohol Concentration: expressed in terms as.1 etc.  Intoxicated:.08 BAC Anyone under 21 the legal limit is 0!!!! Why is the BAC important for those driving? Why is this important to you?  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems (leading known cause of mental retardation in the U.S)  Binge Drinking: consumption of several alcoholic drinks in a short period of time *3 rd hour stopped here!

Alcohol and Society  Nearly 14 million adult Americans have physical, social, and psychological problems related to alcohol use  Alcohol contributes to many causes of unintentional injuries… Drowning, drunk driving, etc.  How does drunk driving effect you and your family?

Alcoholism…an addiction  Alcohol can become addictive  Alcoholism: is a progressive chronic disease involving an mental and physical need for alcohol  Stages of Alcoholism: 1. Person starts using alcohol to relieve stress or relax. Make excuses about drinking 2. Person continues to drink. Person may begin to miss everyday events, but denies that there is a prob. 3. Final stage, drinker’s body is strongly addicted, and the drinker is out of control…obvious to others… Why know the stages?...Can we help others if we recognize a problem?

Help for the Dependent Person  “A.A.”- Alcoholics Anonymous  Recovery: process of learning to live an alcohol-free life  Sobriety: living without alcohol  Steps to Recovery: (See page 327) 1. Admission 2. Detoxification 3. Counseling 4. Recovery

Help for the Family  Al-Anon: helps family members and friends of alcoholics. Helps members learn how to help themselves and those dependent on alcohol  Alateen: helps young people w/having a family member or friend who is an alcoholic. Its’ members share experiences and work together to improve their lives

How You Can Help  Don’t let someone else’s behavior effect your choices  When drinker is sober, talk to him/her about the harm alcohol does  Tell the drinker how concerned you are and encourage him/her to get help  Help the drinker feel good about quitting…provide info for groups that can help

Group Activity Time…  Read Through the Worksheet Titled, “Alcohol and Your Body” 2 Assignments: 1. Answer Questions #1-4 on the Worksheet 2. Make a List of 10 Ways Alcohol can negatively effect your life on the back (1 worksheet per group)