 I can describe how alcohol acts as a depressant in the body.  I can summarize the effects of intoxication on the body systems.  I can list four factors that affect blood alcohol concentration.  I can identify five serious physical effects of long-term alcohol abuse.

 By the time a teenager reaches age 16, they will have seen over 75,000 alcohol advertisements. (MADD)  By the time someone reaches age 21, they will have seen over 100,000 alcohol advertisements. (MADD)  Over 70% of 4 th graders can name more beers than past presidents of the United States. (MADD)  The Alcohol Industry spends over $3 Billion per year on all forms of media advertising. (MADD)  The Beer Industry alone spends over $775 Million on television ads, over $25 Million on print ads, and over $15 Million on radio ads per year. (MADD)  College students spend approximately $5.5 Billion More on alcohol than they do on soft drinks, milk, juice, tea, coffee, and books ALL COMBINED. (MADD)

 Over 50% of teenage deaths each year are related to alcohol or drug abuse. (NHTSA)  There are over 5 Million Problem Drinkers and Alcoholics between the ages of 14 & 17. (AA)  Over 50 % of auto accidents, unplanned pregnancies, rapes, domestic violence, suicides, and homicides are related to alcohol abuse. (NCHS)  Over 40% of all traffic fatalities are DUI’s. (NHTSA)  The total cost attributed to the consequences of underage drinking is estimated to be more than $50 Billion per year. (NCHS)  Over 70% of Child Abuse cases are Alcohol related. (NCHS)

 Annual cost of Alcohol Abuse is estimated to be $150 Billion (NIDA)  8 Teenagers Die Each Day from Alcohol-Related Auto Accidents (NHTSA)  Over 30,000 Teenagers Each Year require emergency room health care from Alcohol Overdose (NIAA)  25% of Teen Drinkers become dependent on Alcohol and develop Alcoholism (AA)

 As long as their has been man, there has been alcohol.  Alcohol has been used medicinally, religiously, & socially.  Beer & wine is made through a process called fermentation (a process in which bacteria or yeast causes sugars in fruits, vegetables, or grains to change chemically into alcohol)  Hard liquor is made through a process called distillation. It generally has a higher alcohol content.

 Peers  Do it just to fit in, in fact more teens do use alcohol than most teens think  Family  Although your parents may seem tough on you, their rules and advice can help you steer clear of alcohol and other drugs.  Media  The ads give the false impression that drinking will make you more popular and attractive.  Unlike ads for other drugs, alcohol ads are not required to list negative side effects.

Alcohol is a stimulant

FALSE If you remove the ingredients that give drinks their taste and color you would have ETHYL ALCOHOL Remove the water from ethyl alcohol and you would have ETHER, a substance that dulls the senses and puts the brain to sleep Alcohol is a depressant which slows down the body’s functions, lowers inhibitions, impairs judgment, hinders coordination, slows reaction time and dulls senses Affects areas that control hunger, thirst, aggression, pleasure, pain, & body temperature

Cardiovascular System Heart rate and blood pressure increase. More blood flows to the skin’s surface. Core body temperature decreases. Effects of Intoxication Excretory System Kidneys increase urine production. Drinker loses more water from body than usual. Nervous System Brain activity slows down. Coordination becomes impaired. Sensations and perception become less clear. Reflexes become sluggish. Digestive System Too much alcohol in the stomach may cause vomiting.

There is less alcohol in “lite” beer than in regular beer A 12 oz. Beer, a 4 oz. Glass of wine, and a 1oz. Shot of whiskey all contain the same amount of alcohol

TRUEFALSE PROOF - the concentration of alcohol in a particular drink; the proof is equal to twice the % of alcohol 10 proof = 5% alcohol 100 proof = 50% alcohol “LITE” beer contains the same amount of alcohol but has less calories

Once alcohol is ingested in is absorbed directly into the blood stream. 90% is absorbed within an hour 5% is absorbed by the mouth 25% is absorbed from the stomach 70% is absorbed in the small intestine

Women react to alcohol differently than men and generally can expect greater impairment from the same quantity of alcohol The effects of alcohol will be the same whether or not you eat before drinking Drinking alcohol mixed with soda is more intoxicating than drinking the same amount of straight alcohol

 Type of drink/strength of beverage  Rate of consumption/number of drinks  Body weight/build of the drinker  Presence of food in the stomach  Presence of carbonated beverages  Surroundings/feelings  Physical tolerance TRUE FALSE TRUE

Alcohol is distributed to all parts of the body by the circulatory system Some organs such as the brain, liver, & kidneys receive a larger amount of blood supply. Consequently these organs will receive a greater amount of alcohol

The liver excretes an enzyme which will metabolize alcohol The average rate of metabolism is one drink per hour 10% of ingested alcohol is eliminated through the breath, urine, tears, saliva, & perspiration of the drinker 90% of the ingested alcohol is broken down and eliminated through the liver The liver works at a set rate which cannot be increased or slowed down. Until the liver is able to break down the excess alcohol, a person will remain intoxicated

Most people would be considered legally drunk after consuming 4 drinks in one hour TRUE

BAC is measured in milligrams of alcohol per 100 mL of blood BAC depends largely on two factors: BODY CHEMISTRY - the bigger a person is, the more water they have in their body to dilute the alcohol DRINKING TIME - the more a person drinks in a shorter period of time, the higher their BAC will be.

Alcohol in the bloodstream continually circulates to the brain where the effects of alcohol are felt Alcohol immediately effects the way a person behaves - changes in behavior are present after ONE drink As a person’s drinking increases, their behavior becomes more and more affected as shown in the following:

0.00% - the ONLY safe BAC level.02% - Inhibitions are lessened A person is more relaxed, talkative, & have increased social confidence.05% - Mild impairment in reaction time & judgement, careless behavior, some loss of coordination & self - control, slowed reaction time..08% - AT OR ABOVE THIS LEVEL YOU WILL BE CONVICTED OF A DUI!!!!

0.1% - reasoning judgment, self-control, coordination seriously impaired. -staggered walk, decreased pain sensitivity underestimation of speed of moving objects -vomiting usually occurs. 12% - Hearing, speech, vision, & balance are impaired -Emotions & inhibitions are relaxed 0.2% - Severely intoxicated. “SLOPPY DRUNK” -Difficulty in thinking clearly, impaired memory, unpredictable emotional behavior -Simple tasks such as buttoning coat/tying shoes are difficult -blackouts usually occur

0.3% - Conscious (barely) stupor; body is thrown into a state of confusion; all senses & organs are seriously affected 0.4% - Brain can barely function; nervous system shuts down -A state of unconscious usually occurs -DEATH may occur.45& - up - COMA Brain is unable to control body temperature & respiratory failure occurs due to paralysis of brain DEATH (from suffocation) will soon occur.

Drinking black coffee or taking a cold shower will help to sober someone up after drinking Taking aspirin or drinking black coffee will cure a hangover in no time

FALSE HANGOVER - the unpleasant effects of alcohol withdrawal Headache Nausea/vomiting Tiredness Irritability Blackout- Period of time the drinker cannot recall…others may see the person as walking, talking, and seeming in control

 Overdose- Excessive drinking that leads to coma or death  Binge Drinking- Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in one sitting (approximately 3-4 drinks in one sitting)

CIRRHOSIS Fat accumulation on the liver - IRREVERSIBLE INCREASE RISK OF CANCER of the mouth, esophagus, stomach BRAIN SHRINKAGE can cause blackouts, seizures, dementia CAN CAUSE DIABETES DEPRESSES IMMUNE SYSTEM MALNUTRITION GREATER INCIDENCE OF SUICIDE (1/3 of all suicides)

If you’re underage, it is OK (legal) for you to drink alcohol if your parents are present DUI convictions are permanently on a person’s record False True

 UNDER 21: ILLINOIS LAW prohibits the possession, consumption, or driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor. Illinois Crimes and Penalties:  Possession of Alcohol by a Minor:  $500 Fine and up to a 6 Month Jail Term  Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor  $2,500 Fine and Up to a 1 year Jail Term  Suspended License for a Minimum of 2 years  Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor:  $2,500 Fine and up to a 6 Month Jail Term  Unlawful Transportation of Alcohol by a Minor:  $1,000 Fine and Suspended License for 1 Year  Drivers License Revoked on a 2 nd offense  Possession/consumption of alcohol by a minor: your drivers license gets suspended for a min of 3 months for the 1 st offense. 2 nd offense 1 year.

 DUI: (Driving Under the Influence); refers to ALL Drugs, Medicines, or Alcoholic Beverages. There is NO legal limit for Drugs or Medicines.  New law - if you get a conviction after your first DUI, the state will place a breath test in your vehicle.  DWI: (Driving While Intoxicated); refers to driving and being legally drunk.  ILLINOIS LAW has established.08 as the legal intoxication limit for people 21 & older

 1 st Offense: $1,000 Fine and Minimum of 2 Year Revocation of License  2 nd Offense: $2,500 Fine and Minimum of 5 Year Revocation of License  3 rd Offense: $25,000 Fine and Minimum of 10 Year Revocation of License  Additional Offenses: $25,000 Fine, Long-term Imprisonment, and Indefinite Revocation of License.

 Aggravated DUI: Class 4 Felony  $25,000 Fine  Imprisonment up to 12 Years  Minimum 1 Year Revocation of License  Reckless Vehicular Homicide: Class 2 Felony  $25,000 Fine  Imprisonment for up to 28 Years  Minimum 2 Year Revocation of License

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