Alcohol – What it is and how it affects the body A. Kinds of Alcohol 1. Methyl – Wood Alcohol – used in antifreezes and fuels a . Poisonous b. Should never be consumed

Denatured – Isopropyl – rubbing alcohol, poisonous

Ethyl – Grain Alcohol- drinking alcohol Made from grains – example – beer made from barley

the alcohol only makes you think you are doing better. Effects of Alcohol Short Term goes into the bloodstream approximately 30 seconds Alcohol to the brain in about 3 minutes – loss of co-ordination of body movements Increased reaction time People often feel that their driving ability has improved but in reality it has deteriorated and the alcohol only makes you think you are doing better.

Extremely high levels of alcohol may depress the breathing centers so much that the person stops breathing and dies. This person usually passes out or vomits first. Sight is the first thing affected by alcohol – A person becomes less able to distinguish between different intensities of light. Alcohol interferes with both the storage and retrieval of information. Alcohol kills brain cells Capillaries dilate Skin temperature goes up Body core temperature wants to go down Cerebrum, Cerebellum and Medulla are affected in that order, etc. mental confusion, loss of inhibitions, poor motor coordination

Nerves start to break down Long Range Affects Stomach damage Liver – since 90% of alcohol taken in is metabolized in liver – liver is irritated also Since alcohol is high in calories it can contribute to a weight problem Nerves start to break down

Alcohol affects both the health and safety of the individual and community How does alcohol affect the individual-health and safety Acts to destroy the digestive system Brain cells damaged Family relations Job Economic status Social standing in Community More chance for accidents

How does it affect the community Vandalism – teenage Robbery by alcoholics to buy alcohol Taxpayer funds go to rehabilitate alcoholics Driving conditions are hazardous Welfare – alcoholics and families on welfare

Alcoholism is a disease that has many causes Alcoholism is a disease that has many causes. It affects people in different ways and it can be treated. Alcoholism is the compulsive desire for alcohol, which prohibits normal and healthy living. Alcoholism should be thought of as a disease, regardless of its cause, the alcoholic should be treated an as ill person, not a condemned sinner Alcoholism is not a problem of self-discipline because of this was true, it would be possible for a reformed alcoholic to return to social drinking. One drink however may return and alcoholic back to alcoholism.