Alcohol 9 th- 12 th Grade Health Class Andrew Devanney
What is Alcohol a colourless volatile flammable liquid created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented
Where Alcohol Originated Existed as early as 10,000 BC in Egypt
Blood Alcohol Content Concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood
Blood Alcohol Content Law 21Legal BAC=.07 Under 21 Legal BAC=.00 If BAC exceeds these amounts legally intoxicated
Common Types of Alcohol Consumed
Beer Made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops. Average alcohol content is about 4%
Wine Made from fermented grape juice Comes in either white or red Average alcohol content 13%
Whiskey Distilled from malted grain, esp. barley or rye Average alcohol content is 40%
Rum Distilled from sugar-cane residues or molasses Average alcohol content is 40%
Vodka Made by distillation of rye, wheat, or potatoes. Average alcohol content is
Effects of Alcohol
Short Term Effects Slowed Reflexes Slurred Speech Blurred Vision Increased Urine Production
Long Term Effects Liver Damage Heart Disease Alcoholism Dead Brain Cells
Effects Associated With Overdose Vomiting Alcohol Poisoning Uncontrolled Urination Breathing Difficulties Possible Death
HOW TO DRINK RESPONSIBILY
Know your limit Drink Slowly Have Designated Driver Stay Hydrated
Remember The Blood Alcohol Content Laws! Blood Alcohol Content Law Blood Alcohol Content Law
Review History of Alcohol BAC Law Types of Alcohol Effects of Alcohol
Be Smart or Get Locked Up!
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