Alcohol

Drug Unit S.O.L’s 9.1The student will apply health knowledge and skills to the development and analysis of personal goals to achieve and maintain long-term health and wellness. Key concepts/skills include c) development of personal standards regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful substances; f) establishment of personal parameters for appropriate and inappropriate health behaviors; 9.3The student will analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the relationships among positive health behaviors, prevention and treatment of injury, and premature death. Key concepts/skills include c) identification of situations involving risks; e) the effects of alcohol and other drug use.

Drug Unit S.O.L’s 9.4The student will use various sources of information to evaluate global health issues. Key concepts/skills include b) the benefits of information provided by recognized sources, such as state and local health departments, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 9.5 The student will evaluate the benefits of collaboration in relation to community health and wellness initiatives. Key concepts/skills include a) the impact of developing positive relationships among health, wellness, and safety professionals for promotion of healthy communities; c) development of school and community health programs for citizens of all ages; d) the need for community services; e) the awareness of health-related social issues such as organ donation, homelessness, underage drinking, and substance abuse.

Bell Ringer #4- “I think drinking can be dangerous” Write a half page red to red using all 9 words in the tic- tac-toe and above sentence. Save all bell ringers to be turned in with your test. Keg Spiked Coffee Wine Booze Hangover Fruit Punch College Blackout

Types of Drinkers 1-(Non-drinker) Those who never drink (with the exception of consuming wine in religious ceremonies) 30% of the population fit into this group

Types of Drinkers 2-(Social Drinker) They have control over the quantity And control over rate of intake (light / moderate)

Types of Drinkers 3-(Episodic Excessive) Use of alcohol exceeds social norms Results in intoxication

Types of Drinkers 4-(Progressive Excessive) Drink to excess when given the opportunity Episodes become frequent Individuals will develop dependency unless pattern is interrupted

Types of Drinkers 5-(Chronic Alcoholic) Do not confine their use of alcohol to social occasions Control over quantity and frequency is lost Developed a dependency Alcohol controls the drinker

Short Term Effects of Alcohol Specific body parts and functions can be influenced directly by alcohol after the very first drink.

Short Term Effects of Alcohol Decreased reaction time Varied emotions (extremes) Increased Urinary Output Headache and nausea/vomit Hangover

Long Term Effects of Alcohol Prolonged heavy consumption of alcohol can result in one or more life threatening consequences.

Long Term Effects of Alcohol Intestinal disorders Liver diseases Hypoglycemia (blood sugar disorder) Nutritional deficiency Mental disorders

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