1. Unit 5 - Chapter 15 ALCOHOL

2. False – Alcohol is a depressant
True or false?
Alcohol is a stimulant that speeds up the body
False – Alcohol is a depressant

3. Drug – is a chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a person’s body or behavior
Depressant – is a drug that slows brain and body reactions

4. In slowing the body’s normal reactions, alcohol may cause
Confusion
Decreased alertness
Poor coordination
Blurred vision
Drowsiness

5. Is for teens and others under the age of 21
Is a policy where students face stiff consequences- tickets, court, jail, community service
Can happen the first time

6. What alcohol does
Unlike food, alcohol does not have to be digested in the stomach before it is absorbed into the blood
Alcohol gets into a person’s bloodstream within minutes of being consumed.
Once in the blood, alcohol circulates throughout the body, where it has widespread effects.

7. Effects of Intoxication
Nervous System
Brain activity slows down.
Coordination becomes impaired.
Sensations and perception become less clear.
Reflexes become sluggish.
Cardiovascular System
Heart rate and blood pressure increase.
More blood flows to the skin’s surface.
Core body temperature decreases.
Digestive System
Excretory System
Too much alcohol in the stomach may cause vomiting.
Kidneys increase urine production.
Drinker loses more water from body than usual.

8. Behavioral Effects Drinkers lose judgment and self control
Natural fears are decreased
Increased risk of sexual activity/rape
Increased use of drugs
Angry or violent
Personality changes

9. Blood Alcohol Concentration
is the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage
BAC
is a more reliable measure of intoxication than the number of drinks consumed
The higher a person’s blood alcohol concentration, the more severe the physical and behavioral effects
Complete Factors effect BAC in packet
- use page 382 in book

10. Factors effecting (BAC)
Rate of consumption
People who have a few drinks in one hour have a higher BAC than people who drink the same amount over several hours
Gender
Males generally will have a lower BAC than females
Body size
Size In general, smaller people—by weight and height—feel the effects of alcohol more than larger people
Amount of food in stomach
Drinking on an empty stomach increases the rate of alcohol absorption into the bloodstream

11. Alcohol content
Milk jug activity

14. Page 383 – estimating BAC

15. Warning signs of alcohol poisoning
Cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin
Slow or irregular respiration
Vomiting while sleeping
Cannot be awakened (unconsciousness)
Complete vocabulary in the packet

16. Life-Threatening Effects
Intoxication increases the risks
Motor accidents
Alcohol overdose
Interactions with other drugs
Sexual desire & preganacy
Each year, crashes and other injuries related to underage drinking kill about 5,000 youth in the United States
Jacquis story

17. Alcohol’s damage to the body
Brain Damage
Long-term alcohol abuse destroys nerve cells in the brain.
Destroyed nerve cells usually cannot grow again.
The loss of many nerve cells causes permanent changes that impair
memory
the ability to concentrate
the ability to make sound judgments

19. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn child.
Babies born with this syndrome may suffer from
heart defects
Malformed faces
Delayed growth
Poor motor development
Mental retardation
Brain and behavioral problems
Even small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy can cause brain damage.

20. Liver Damage
Alcohol interferes with the liver’s ability to metabolize, or break down, fats.
Fat-filled liver cells die, leaving behind useless scar tissue.
This disease, called cirrhosis, may lead to liver failure and death.

21. Heart Disease Excessive drinking contributes to heart disease.
Over time, alcohol causes
Increased blood pressure
Increased heart rate and irregular heart beat
Build up of fatty deposits in the heart muscle

22. Digestive Problems
Ongoing drinking irritates the tissues that line the digestive system.
Repeated irritation increases the risk of
cancers of the mouth, tongue, esophagus, and stomach
recurring diarrhea
chronic indigestion, heartburn, or ulcers

23. Drinking Levels among Youth
The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that among high school students, during the past 30 days
39% drank some amount of alcohol
22% binge drank
8% drove after drinking alcohol
24% rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol

24. Stages of Alcoholism Stage 1 – Problem Drinking
Stage 2 – Absolute Dependence
Stage 3 – Late Stage of Alcoholism
Addiction Activity