1. ALCOHOL

2. Types of alcohol WineWine –Fermented grapes BeerBeer –Fermented from grains including barley & wheat Spirits/LiquorsSpirits/Liquors –Fermented plants & then processed further to increase alcohol content

3. Alcohol in the Body mouth  stomach  small intestinesmouth  stomach  small intestines Alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream through the stomach & Small intestines to all parts of the bodyAlcohol absorbed into the bloodstream through the stomach & Small intestines to all parts of the body The CNS (central nervous system) is affected the mostThe CNS (central nervous system) is affected the most –Brain, spinal cord, nerves Central Nervous System: consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It controls speech, thought process, judgment, loco-motor skills, memory, emotions and senses.Central Nervous System: consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It controls speech, thought process, judgment, loco-motor skills, memory, emotions and senses. Depressant – is a drug that slows body functioning.Depressant – is a drug that slows body functioning.

4. B.A.C. Blood Alcohol Concentration (B.A.C.):Blood Alcohol Concentration (B.A.C.): the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream. the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream. It is measured in percentages by way of It is measured in percentages by way of urine, blood and/or breath. urine, blood and/or breath. Legal limit in New Jersey is.08Legal limit in New Jersey is.08

5. To estimate your alcohol concentration, match the number of drinks consumed to your body weight. Estimated weight should not include excess body fat, so subtract any "extra" pounds before figuring. Also subtract.015 for each hour since drinking began.

6. What influences your B.A.C Body SizeBody Size Body CompositionBody Composition GenderGender RaceRace AgeAge

7. Alcohol Impairs Muscular CoordinationMuscular Coordination Reaction TimeReaction Time JudgmentJudgment Perception/VisionPerception/Vision SpeechSpeech

8. Problems caused by Alcohol Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: birth defects that affect an unborn baby that has been exposed to alcohol during pregnancy.Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: birth defects that affect an unborn baby that has been exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. Korsakoff’s Psychosis: inability to remember recent events or learn new information.Korsakoff’s Psychosis: inability to remember recent events or learn new information. Alcohol Poisoning: damage to physical health caused by drinking too much alcohol. Will most likely cause vomiting and It can be fatal. Overdose of alcohol.Alcohol Poisoning: damage to physical health caused by drinking too much alcohol. Will most likely cause vomiting and It can be fatal. Overdose of alcohol.

9. Problems cont… Binge drinking – When someone consumes a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.Binge drinking – When someone consumes a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. Intoxication – physical & mental changes produced by drinking alcoholIntoxication – physical & mental changes produced by drinking alcohol Alcoholism – a disease caused by an addiction to alcohol; a physical & psychological dependence on alcohol.Alcoholism – a disease caused by an addiction to alcohol; a physical & psychological dependence on alcohol.

10. Cirrhosis Deadly disease in which the liver is plugged with useless scar tissue.Deadly disease in which the liver is plugged with useless scar tissue.