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Alcohol

Why is alcohol considered a drug? Alcohol changes a person’s PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL state. What classification of drug is alcohol? ALCOHOL slows down the body systems so it is a DEPRESSANT

List 5 effects that alcohol has on the body: Irritates the mouth, throat, esophagus & stomach Makes the heart work harder Makes the body lose heat Causes the liver to work harder Causes dehydration

Define INTOXICATION: Not having the normal use of mental & physical function. When does the process of INTOXICATION begin? 1st drink of alcohol, it begins to affect your brain.

WHAT ARE INHIBITIONS? Inhibitions keep us in control of our emotions & actions. Go away when you are drinking so you don’t have much control over your emotions or actions. You may do or say things when drinking that you normally wouldn’t do.

WHAT IS BAC? # of drinks How fast you drink Your gender Your weight Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream. It is measured in %. What affects your BAC! # of drinks How fast you drink Your gender Your weight Food in your stomach

.02 At what BAC will your reaction time be slowed? At what BAC will you lack concentration and have trouble paying attention? .09

What is the legal BAC Level if you are 21 or older? 21 AND OLDER: .08 Zero Tolerance- Any detectable amount of alcohol if you are UNDER 21.

Why is binge drinking dangerous? What is binge drinking ? MALES FEMALES 5 or more drinks in a 2 hour period 4 or more drinks in a 2 hour period   Why is binge drinking dangerous? A person can drink a fatal amount of alcohol before the effects set in.

It irritates the stomach lining = nausea What is a Hangover? Unpleasant physical effects following the heavy use of alcohol. Why does this happen? The ethanol in the drink causes increase urine production = dehydration. Dehydration causes: Headaches Fatigue (weak) Dry mouth It irritates the stomach lining = nausea

What long term effects might alcohol have on the liver? Hepatitis inflammation of liver Cirrhosis Scarring of the liver Liver cancer **VIDEO

What long term effects might alcohol have on the brain? Memory Loss Brain Damage Kills Brain Cells Shrinks the Brain

FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER? What is FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER? During pregnancy- can lead to FASD WHY? The brain & central nervous system are developing throughout the entire pregnancy. It can affect the fetus at any time causing “hidden” birth defects.

What long term effects might alcohol have on a fetus? Left brain is without pre-natal alcohol exposure. Right brain is an infant’s brain that had pre-natal exposure to alcohol.

HOW DOES ALCOHOLISM BEGIN? Experimentation List the 4 stages of developing alcoholism: Problem Drinking Tolerance Dependence Alcoholism

What are some of the risk factors for becoming an alcoholic? Age – teens that start drinking before 15 are more likely to become alcoholics than those who wait to 21   Social Environment – peer pressure, advertising (super bowl) Genetics – 25% of males with an alcoholic parent become alcoholics. Teens with nonalcoholic parents have a 7-9% chance of becoming alcoholics Risk Taking Personality – impulsive, novelty, enjoy taking risks

List some of the ways a family can be affected by alcoholism: Unpredictable behavior Financial problems Violence/abuse Neglect & Isolation Codependency Ignoring one’s own need Enabling Protecting the alcoholic

What type of help is there for alcoholics and people close to them? Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for alcoholics. Al-Anon for spouses of alcoholics Alateen for teenagers who have an alcoholic parent.  

How are the skills needed for driving impaired by alcohol? The #1 cause of death among teenagers is motor vehicle accidents. Majority- accidents are alcohol related. How are the skills needed for driving impaired by alcohol? slows reaction time affects your vision makes you drowsy reduces your coordination affects your judgment

What is the difference between DWI and DUI? DWI = Driving While Intoxicated No mental or physical function. BAC of .08 or more Police must prove impairment DUI = Driving Under the Influence Under then 21 it is ILLEGAL to have any alcohol in your system. The police does not need to prove that the minor is impaired, only that they consumed alcohol. If the MINOR is impaired they would be charged with a DWI.

MIP = Minor In Possession What is an MIP? MIP = Minor In Possession MIP- under 21, has been issued a citation for being illegally in possession, ownership, or control of an alcoholic beverage. Minors- citation at a party, nightclub, or while riding in a vehicle when alcohol is present. A minor can- be around alcohol, but it must belong to someone else YOU CANNOT: Hold, transport, try to buy, drink, or have any contact with alcohol!

How can drinking affect your future? JAIL – jail/probation- record Effect- job or college SEXUAL ACTIVITY – Make poor decisions Unprotected sex- STD’s & pregnancy   DIVING – 38% of all drowning’s (alcohol use) TEEN BRAINS – Effects development- brain Young brains- changes that alcohol causes in young brains increases the risk of alcoholism. FASD- Permanent damage to your child’s brain

What are the 2 most common groups who fight against drunk driving?