How much is a Drink? One Half Ounce is considered a drink of alcohol. 1 beer 4-5 ounces of wine 1 shot 1 mixed drink

BAC Factors that effect Blood Alcohol Content Amount of alcohol consumed Number of drinks and strength Speed it is consumed Faster increases BAC Can be dangerous Body weight Bigger body=more blood Percentage of body fat Lean body tissue is more absorbent Gender Females Less stomach enzymes to break down alcohol in stomach to enter blood stream. Less lean body tissue

BAC More Factors Feelings Food eaten Other drugs in the system Age Stress, anger, and fear can speed up the time it takes alcohol to enter the bloodstream Food eaten If someone has alcohol on an empty stomach the alcohol enters the bloodstream much faster. Other drugs in the system Tranquilizers and painkillers can heighten the effects of alcohol. Age Elderly people are more sensitive to the effects of alcohol Carbonation Carbonated beverages pass through the bloodstream faster then non-carbonated beverages.

What happens as BAC Increases? 0.02-feel relaxed 0.05-speech may slur, decreased coordination and reaction time. .08-.1-Reasoning, judgment, self control, muscular coordination and reaction time are seriously slowed. .12-confused and disoriented. May start to vomit. .2-emotions are unpredictable and may change drastically. .3- little or no control/most people can not stay awake during this time. .4-likely to become unconscious. Breathing and heart rate slow. Death can occur. .5-people may enter deep coma and die.

How Alcohol affects the Body Nervous system Impairs the brain and other parts of the nervous system, such as nerve cells. May cause blackouts, seizures, and dementia Digestive system Ulcer open sore on the skin or on a mucus membrane. Alcohol increases the secretion of stomach acids. Liver disease-three stages 1st stage- the liver becomes enlarged with fatty tissue. 2nd stage- liver swells even more because of alcohol hepatitis. Can cause serious illness or death 3rd stage-can cause cirrhosis which is when there is chronic damage to liver cells. Can cause liver failure or death. Only way to treat advanced stages is to have a liver transplant Reproductive system During puberty it can postpone menstruation for women Decrease size of testes for men

How Alcohol affects the Body Immune system Depresses the function of the immune system Long term drinking lowers the number of infection fighting cells in the body. Cardiovascular System May damage cardiovascular organs Increased risk for Cardiovascular disease High blood pressure Stroke Skeletal System Makes the body lose calcium Urinary system Long term can increase kidney failure

Drinking During Pregnancy (FAS) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome-Babies born with severe birth defects because mother was drinking during pregnancy Small slit eyes Small head Delayed physical and mental growth

Laws Under 21 21 or over Underage drinking starts at .02 BAC Drivers under 21 are legally drunk at .02 or more BAC 21 or over Drivers are legally drunk at .08 BAC or more Public Drunkenness If acting intoxicated No set BAC level

Alcoholism A physical and physiological dependence on alcohol. Not all alcoholics drink everyday Binge drinking alcoholics Functioning alcoholics Hard to treat Denial-acceptance is the first step Withdrawal Nauseous Anxious Agitated Tremor or “the shakes” Vomiting

Getting Help Alcoholism is a disease, like most diseases it can be treated Alcoholics need treatment, usually short and long term Alcoholics anonymous or AA is the most common Signs that show higher risk individuals for alcoholism Genetics Childhood behavior Psychiatric Disorders Self-esteem Parents

Peer Pressure What are some tips for saying NO? What is the best way to not have peer pressure to drink alcohol or do drugs? Does who you associate with affect what you will be around?