Lesson 1 - Alcohol

Sequencing Make a flow chart that shows where alcohol travels in the body once it is swallowed. Describe what the drug does to each part it passes through. Body partEffect Alcohol

What Is Alcohol? Alcohol is a drug. Alcohol A substance produced by a chemical reaction in carbohydrates Drug A substance that changes the structure or function of the body or mind

Alcohol’s Effects on the Body Alcohol’s effects on the body include: Increase of acid in the stomach Ulcers Blood vessels expand Loss in blood temperature Alcohol poisoning Vomiting, breathing difficulties, possible death

Alcohol’s Effects on the Body Heavy drinkers are at risk for developing cirrhosis. Cirrhosis Destruction and scarring of the liver tissue Cirrhosis can lead to death.

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Alcohol’s Effects on the Brain Slower Reaction Time Trouble thinking and speaking clearly More likely to engage in high-risk behaviors Drunk driving is a major cause of traffic accidents

Being a Responsible Friend Don’t let a friend get in a car with a driver who has been drinking. If your friend is using alcohol, urge him or her to get help. Don’t hesitate to talk to an adult if your friend is unwilling to reach out. This is not breaking your friend’s trust. It is a step in getting your friend the help he or she needs.

Factors the Influence Alcohol’s Effects There are several factors that influence how alcohol affects a person: Body Weight Rate of Consumption Amount Consumed Amount Eaten Other Drugs in the System

Amount of alcohol in a person’s blood is expressed by a percentage Legally intoxicated over 0.08 BAC

# of DrinksBACEffects % Small decrease in reaction time; some loss of coordination, self- control 30.1% Significant decrease in coordination, judgment, self-control, vision 60.2% Drunk-serious loss of self-control, memory, muscle control, ability to think clearly, and depth perception % Confusion, stupor, may pass out 12-plus0.5% Coma or death *Calculations of BAC are bases on drinks consumed by a 120 pound person in a 2-hour period. Individual reactions will vary.

Teens Who Drink Teen drinking can lead to: Getting Arrested Stunted Brain Development Suspension or Expulsion from School Poor Grades

Lesson 2

Why You Should Avoid Alcohol You may do or say things you will regret. Your judgment becomes clouded and you may engage in other high-risk behaviors. Your long-term health will be damaged. Your relationships with family and friends will be damaged. Your performance at school will suffer.

Addiction and Alcoholism A person who drinks regularly will develop a tolerance for alcohol and runs the risk of developing alcoholism. tolerance A need for increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect alcoholism A disease in which a person has a physical and mental need for alcohol

Help for Alcoholics and Their Families There is no cure for alcoholism, but it can be treated. Children of alcoholics are never to blame for a parent’s alcoholism.

Help for Alcoholics and Their Families Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) helps people with alcoholism. Al-Anon provides support for family members living with an alcoholic. Alateen helps teenage children of alcoholic parents learn to cope with problems at home.

Al-Anon support group that helps family members and friends of alcoholics. Tuesdays 8:00 P.M. Advent Lutheran Church W 63 N642 Washington Avenue Cedarburg, WI Southeast Entrance-Meeting is Upstairs Alateen support group that helps young people cope with having a family member or friends who is an alcoholic. Tuesdays 8:00 P.M. Advent Lutheran Church W63 N642 Washington Avenue Cedarburg, WI Al-anon

Pregnancy and Alcohol When alcohol consumed during pregnancy passes from the mother into the developing baby’s bloodstream, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) can result. fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) A group of permanent physical and mental problems caused by alcohol use during pregnancy

Possible FAS Complications to Babies Pregnancy and Alcohol Abnormal Birth Weight Birth Defects Mental Retardation Learning Disabilities

Lesson 3 Illegal Drugs

Identifying Cause and Effect Make a two-column chart. In the first column, write the names of the drugs you learned about. In the second, list the effects of these drugs. DrugEffects

illegal drugs Drugs that are made and used purely for their effects Illegal Drugs Using illegal drugs can result in stiff fines, imprisonment, permanent health damage, and death.

Inhalants Most inhalants are found in household products like adhesives, lighter fluids, cleaning solvents, and paint. inhalants Substances whose fumes or vapors are inhaled, or breathed in

Inhalants Causes Hallucinations Causes Damage to Brain Cells Can Cause Coma

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Marijuana Marijuana is also known as pot or weed. marijuana An illegal drug that comes from the hemp plant Marijuana is usually smoked.

Marijuana Increases Heart Rate Interferes with Concentration Decreases Energy Level Causes Hallucinations and Panic Attacks Interferes with Memory Causes Long-Term Brain Damage

Stimulants Illegal stimulants include cocaine and methamphetamines. stimulants Drugs that speed up the body’s functions

Stimulants Increases Heart Rate Can Cause Physical Collapse Increases Breathing Can Cause Heart Failure Causes Loss of Coordination Can Cause Brain Damage

Cocaine and Crack Increases Blood Pressure Causes Loss of Appetite Increases Heart Rate Causes Tendency to Engage in Other High-Risk Behaviors Causes Restlessness

Methamphetamine Causes Abnormal Level of Activity Can Cause Brain Damage Causes Decreased Appetite Can Cause Stroke Causes Breathing Problems

Anabolic Steroids Some athletes use anabolic steroids to increase their body weight. They should never be used this way. anabolic steroids Synthetic drugs based on a male hormone

Anabolic Steroids Causes Violent Behavior Can Cause Liver and Brain Cancer Causes Depression Can Cause Heart Attack Causes Problems with Sexual Development

Narcotics Some narcotics are medicines prescribed by doctors. narcotics Strong drugs that relieve pain The most commonly used illegal narcotic is heroin.

Hallucinogens Use of hallucinogens can lead to strange and/or violent behaviors, confusion, depression, and brain damage. hallucinogens Illegal drugs that cause the user’s brain to create or distort images and to see and hear things that aren’t real

Lesson 4

What is Drug Abuse? Using illegal drugs is a form of drug abuse. drug abuse The use of any drug in a way that is unhealthy or illegal Using medicines in ways they were not intended to be used is another form of drug abuse.

Harmful Effects of Drug Abuse Physical Effects Sleeplessness Irritability Damage to body organs Heart failure Overdose overdose Taking a fatal amount of a drug

Harmful Effects of Drug Abuse Mental/Emotional Health Damaged/destroyed brain cells Damaged ability to think Depression Suicide

Harmful Effects of Drug Abuse Social Health Loss of interest in school Retreat from family and friends Choose the wrong friends Risk of being injured in gang-related violence

Addiction People with an addiction to a drug can no longer function without it. The addict also needs more and more of the drug to feel better.

The Road to Recovery At the beginning of recovery, an addict may go through withdrawal. recovery To overcome an addiction and return to a mostly normal life withdrawal A series of physical and mental symptoms that occur when a person stops using an addictive substance

Help for Drug Abusers and Their Families Drug addiction is a disease much like diabetes or heart disease. Treatment for drug addiction may require drug rehabilitation. drug rehabilitation A process in which a person relearns how to live without the abused drug