Chapter 21 Alcohol

Alcohol Depressant- Drug that slows down the CNS Breathing & HR affected Slows normal reaction speed Poor coordination, drowsiness, vision

Alcohol Proof- A measure of the % of alcohol in a beverage Example: 80 proof Vodka is 40% Alcohol

Legal Risks of Alcohol 21 Years Old to purchase, sell, drink DUI 40% of crashes are alcohol related More men than women Rural has lower %

Alcohol’s effect on the body Short-term effects Long-Term effects

Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC Factors Age Gender Height Weight Food in stomach Etc, etc

How long does Alcohol stay in the body? For every 1 drink = roughly 1 hour Ways to sober up? Hangover- After effects of drinking too much!!

Alcohol 12 oz. can of beer 5-6 oz. of wine 1- 1½ oz. of liquor ALL CONSIDERED THE SAME!!!

Alcohol Inhibitions Controls that people put on their emotions & behaviors.

Alcoholism Disease Regular part of the day Need alcohol to function Could run in families

Stages of Alcoholism

Alcoholism Codependents- People who assume responsibility for an alcoholic’s needs, feelings, and happiness. Enablers- People who unintentionally protect addicts from the consequences of their behavior