1. Alcohol

2. Facts = = Depressant Production- process of fermentation
Content- amount of alcohol
4-50%
Oz. X Alcohol % = Alcohol Content 5 X .1 = 0.5 %/oz =
All of the drinks have 0.5 % per oz
Alcohol Content =
5 oz Wine
10% Alcohol
12 oz Beer
4% Alcohol
1.25 oz Shot
40% Alcohol

3. Teens and Alcohol Zero-tolerance policy Influence of Peers
Students face stiff consequences (suspensions) with the first offense
Influence of Peers
Want to fit in
Do what “everyone” else does
Influence of Family
Rules and advice of parents to steer clear
Influence of the Media
Seen as acceptable, and fun
Negative side effects are not advertised

4. Risks Underage drinking Legal Risks Injury/death
Commit/victim of sexual assault or violence
Brain damage
Problems with Alcohol later in life
Suspensions from school/sports/activities
Legal Risks
Lawyer/court fees

5. Alcohol’s Effects on the Body
Physical
Body Systems
Nervous System
Cardiovascular
Excretory System
Digestive System
Behavior
Loss of judgment
Loss of self-control
Blackouts

6. Advertisements – Who are they trying to attract?

7. Factors that influence alcohol’s effect!
How alcohol affects you is different based on different absorption rate factors, these include:
Body Size: The bigger you are, the more blood you have to dilute the alcohol in your system. Smaller people are usually affected more quickly by alcohol than larger people.
Gender: Women are generally smaller than men, have a higher percentage of body fat, and tend to reach higher BAC’s more quickly.

8. Food: A full stomach slows the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream.
Strength of Drink: Drinks can have different effects based on their composition, i.e. carbonated beverages tend to increase the absorption rate in alcohol.
Rate of Consumption: Gulping or chugging drinks will increase the amount of alcohol taken into your system. Also, the faster you drink, the less time your body has to dilute the alcohol.
Mood: A person who is obviously upset, exhausted, or under a lot of stress feels the effects of alcohol more quickly.
Woowho
D’oh!

9. Age: The body processes alcohol better once the body is fully matured.
Tolerance: The longer an individual drinks, the more he or she will need drink in order to get the same desired effect.
Day 1
Day 15
Day 365
Drug Use: Legal or illegal drugs can speed up the effects of alcohol and have an unpredictable outcome.
Body Composition: In general, the less you weigh the more quickly alcohol will be absorbed. However, for people of the same weight, a person who has greater muscle mass will absorb alcohol slower than someone with a higher percentage of body fat.

10. Blood Alcohol Concentration

11. 1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Jail
Up to 93 days
5 days to 1 year
30 days to 1 year
Fines and Penalties
From $100 to $500
From $200 to $1,000
License Suspension
Up to 6 months
Min. 1 year
IID** Required
Possible
Yes
IID** Interlock Ignition Device

12. Life Threatening Effects
Motor Vehicle Crashes
Overdose
Interactions with other Drugs

13. Damage to the Body Brain Damage Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Liver damage
Destroys nerve cells- impair memory, ability to concentrate and make sound judgment
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Heart defects, malformed faces, delayed growth, poor motor development, mental retardation
Liver damage
interferes with liver’s ability to break down fats
Cirrhosis: may lead to liver failure/death
Alcoholic hepatitis
Heart Disease
Digestive Problems

14. Alcoholism Changes to the brain Who is at risk? Tolerance Dependence
Need larger amounts
Dependence
Cannot function normally without it
Addiction
Has no control over drinking
Who is at risk?
Anyone who drinks

15. Stages of Alcoholism 1. Problem Drinking 2. Absolute Dependence
“social drinker” is at risk
2. Absolute Dependence
Totally dependent on the drug
Hide problem and appear fine
3. Late Stage of Alcoholism
Lose mental, emotional and physical health
Serious health problems
Reverse intolerance

16. Treating Alcoholism Acknowledge the Problem Detoxification
Rehabilitation
Support Groups

17. Abstaining from Alcohol
Prepare for Pressure
Stick to your decision
Avoid high pressure situations
Refuse rides from drinkers