Alcohol Chapter 21

Vocabulary 1) Depressant – drug that slows down the central nervous system. 2) Ethanol – type of alcohol in alcoholic drinks. 3) Fermentation – chemical action of yeast on sugar. (Process by which drinking alcohol is made) 4) Intoxication – state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.

Factors Body Size Gender Food Rate of Intake Amount Medicine

Amount of Alcohol All of the following contain the same amount of alcohol 12 oz. beer 5 oz. wine 1 oz. “spirits” Different liquid amounts, but same volume of alcohol. All take the same amount of time to go through your system

MATH How much weight would a person gain by drinking the following: 3 (12oz) drinks = 120 cal each every day for 1 month. (Remember, it takes 3500 calories to gain/lose 1 lb How much would they gain in one year?

Answer 3 lbs in one month 36 lbs in one year 120 x 3 = 360 x 7 = 2520 calories a week 2520 x 4 = 100080/3500 = 2.88 2.88 rounded up = 3 lbs/month 36 lbs in one year 3 x 12 = 36 lbs/year

Effects Short-Term Long-Term See Figure 21.2 on pg. 568

Binge Drinking – drinking five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting. Alcohol Poisoning – severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose.

Risk of Alcohol Use Factors of Influence Psychological Dependence – person believes a drug is needed in order to feel good or function normally. Physiological Dependence – user has a chemical need for a drug. Factors of Influence Peer Pressure Family Media Messages

Alcohol and the Family Alcohol Abuse – excess use of alcohol Alcoholism – disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol.

Benefits of Living Alcohol-Free Healthy Body Healthy Relationships Making Healthy Decisions Avoid Risky Behavior Avoid Illegal Activities Achieve Goals

Alcohol and Driving Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) – amount of alcohol in a person’s blood expressed as a percentage. See Figure 21.9 on pg. 579 12oz. of beer = 5oz. Of wine = 1.25oz. of distilled

Alcohol and Driving DUI/DWI – driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated Legal limit in IL = lower than .08 for people 21yrs (+) Death/injury Arrest/jail time Limitations/confiscati on of license Higher/canceled insurance

Alcohol and Pregnancy Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) – group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j437LK wBEzE One of the leading causes of preventable mental retardation.

Alcoholism Stage 1 (Abuse) – dependency develops, memory loss and blackouts, justification of drinking. Stage 2 (Dependence) – cannot stop drinking, hides problem, performance suffers. Stage 3 (Addiction) – person is addicted, liver damage, if drinking stops person may suffer withdrawal

Alcoholics Alcoholic – an addict who is dependent on alcohol Recovery – the process of learning to live an alcohol- free life Sobriety – living without alcohol

Treatment 4 steps Al-Anon Alcoholics Anonymous Admission Detoxification Counseling Recovery Al-Anon Alcoholics Anonymous Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) See pg. 583