Effects of Alcohol!!
What is Alcohol??? Alcohol: A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables and grains.
Short- Term Effects of Alcohol (occurs within minutes of drinking alcohol) Mouth : Alcohol is absorbed into mucus lining, tongue, gums, and throat. Blood : 20% of alcohols absorbed through stomach into the bloodstream. Too much alcohol may cause vomiting. Small Intestine : The remaining alcohol moves to the small intestine where it enters the bloodstream more slowly. Heart : Alcohol causes the heart to beat faster; blood vessels widen, which causes the body temperature to drop. Brain : Alcohol reaches the brain within minutes. Alcohol lessens the brains ability to move, speak, and effects vision. Brains cells are destroyed. Liver : The liver is responsible for filtering alcohol out of the blood stream. If a person drinks alcohol faster than the liver filters it, they will become intoxicated. Kidneys : The kidneys work harder to convert alcohol to urine in order for the body to remove the alcohol. *Alcohol is removed from the body through carbon dioxide (breath vapor), urine, and sweat.
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Brain : Destroys millions of brain cells. Unlike other body cells, the brain cells cannot be replaced. Liver : May develop Cirrhosis, which is scarring and destruction of liver tissue. Cirrhosis can cause death. Heart : Heavy drinking contributes to high blood pressure & may damage the heart muscle. Can even cause heart failure by putting strain on an already damaged heart. Stomach : Alcohol increases the flow of gastric juices from stomach lining. Large amounts of alcohol can cause more flows of these juices damaging the lining, repeated irritation can cause ulcers.
Pictures of Organs Effected by Alcohol Liver Heart Brain
Effects of Alcohol on Teens!! Alcohol damages the hippocampus, a part of your brain where learning and memory take place. The hippocampus of a teen who drinks heavily is about 10% smaller than a healthy teen’s hippocampus. Heavy drinking can make it harder to learn new things, remember facts and perform physical tasks like playing basketball. Alcohol can cause changes in feelings and emotions. Since young people are still learning to deal with feelings, alcohol can lead to friend problems, low self-esteem and stress. The three leading causes of teen deaths are Suicide Accidents Murder OVER 50% occur under the influence of alcohol!!!!
Underage Drinking= DUMB!!! 1/3 teen crimes are committed while drinking. 1/3 of traffic deaths under 25 involve alcohol. 50% of teen suicides committed under the influence. 12,000 teens die each year related to alcohol. #1 factor in teen pregnancy and STD’s
Health Triangle PPhysical Kills brain cells. MMental/Emotional Become addicted to alcohol. SSocial Friends are no longer important, alcohol is.
ACTIVITY TIME!!!! What is alcohol? A. A type of gum. B. A hair color. C. A mint candy D. Drug produced by the chemical reaction in fruits, veggies and grains.
ACTIVITY TIME!!! What is one short-term effect of alcohol? A. Your grass grows. B. Your teeth get whiter. C. Alcohol is absorbed D. Freckles disappear. into mucus lining, tongue, gums and throat.
ACTIVITY TIME!!! What is an organ effected by long-term alcohol? A. The pinky. B. Liver. C. Eyelashes D. Your funny bone.
ACTIVITY TIME!!! Heavy drinking can….. A. Make your washer work. B. Make your flowers grow. C. Damage the hippocampus. D. Cause pigs to fly.
ACTIVITY TIME!!! Why is underage drinking dumb? A. Your computer will shut down. B. Your ice cream cone will crack. C. 12,000 teens die each D. Trees grow bigger. year related to alcohol.
ACTIVITY TIME!!! Which would you rather have??? A. Alcohol B. Root Beer