Bell Work Tell me 5 things you learned about people who are addicted to alcohol from the movie we watched last week.

CHAPTER 25.2 What Alcohol does to the Body

Alcohol—Short Term Effects Brain  Alcohol reaches the brain quickly  SLOWS CNS  Dulls memory and concentration  Decision making can be badly affected Liver  Oxidation  Changes alcohol to water, carbon dioxide, energy

Continued Blood Vessels  Causes blood vessels to widen  Increased blood flow (warm)  FAKE WARM, increasing the risk for hypothermia Heart  Increase heart-rate and blood pressure  Higher risk of heart-attack and stroke Kidneys  Causes more urination Stomach  Water-soluble  goes directly into blood  Food slows absorption process

Driving Under the Influence DWI, DUI Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Factors that contribute to BAC Level  Weight, metabolism, the amount of alcohol consumed, food, time Effect on Driving  Reduces ability to judge distance,  Increases tendency to take risk  Slows reflexes  Reduces ability to concentrate

Consequences of DWI Confiscation of drivers license Arrest, trip to jail, fines  $10,000 Suspension of license Jail time (possible) Higher Insurance Rate Lawsuits Death to you or someone's loved ones

Long-Term Effects Brain Damage Tolerance Withdrawal The multiplier Effect  Combination of drugs Pregnancy  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome  Condition baby effect mentally and physically  General weakness  Slow body growth  Impaired speech  Facial abnormalities