Health Science Sheldon Alcohol Health Science Sheldon
What is Alcohol? Depressant Toxic Liquid made from plants What are some different plants are used to make alcohol?
Depressants Drugs that “depress” the bodies functions – slows down “Depress” sensations of pain Not depress like feel sad Alcohol Marijuana Heroin Codeine Morphine Tranquilizers
Short term effects on the body Irritation Dilation of blood vessels Loss of heat Liver Diuretic drug – causes dehydration
Alcohol’s effect on the brain Progressive slow down of the Brain… Leads to progressive loss of… Intellect Motor Functions Vital Functions
Alcohol affects motor functions.
One Drink Equals: 12 Oz. Beer 4% - 7% Alcohol 4 oz. Wine ½ oz. Pure 1 Shot Liquor (1 oz.) 40% - 50% Alcohol ½ oz Pure
How do you know how much Alcohol is in a drink? Alcohol By Volume (ABV) = % alcohol Proof = 2x the % of Alcohol. 80 Proof = 40% ABV
How does alcohol get into the blood? Ingestion then Absorption
How Alcohol Leaves the Body Liver breaks down alcohol and excretes it… Kidneys – through urine (90%) Lungs – through breath (8%) Skin – through sweat (2%) The Liver only works at one speed. It can process about one drink per hour.
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Liver Cirrhosis of the Liver
Blood Alcohol Level Factors that Influence BAL/BAC Body Size Gender Speed of Drinking Food in Stomach Tolerance Level (tolerance causes a person to drink more to feel intoxicated)
DUI/DWI/502 Over 21 Years of Age .08% BAC Under 21 Years of Age .01% BAC Zero Tolerance!
Danger of Alcohol Use Short term Long Term Doing something dumb that will harm yourself or someone else. Ex. Accident, injury, unwanted pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Infection, Fight Long Term Body damage, illness, addiction, cost Cirrhossis, breast cancer, kidney stones
Homework Read pages 242 to 258 Answer Questions page 246, 252 & 258