1. Alcohol
Chapter 21

2. Vocabulary
1) Depressant – drug that slows down the central nervous system.
2) Ethanol – type of alcohol in alcoholic drinks.
3) Fermentation – chemical action of yeast on sugar. (Process by which drinking alcohol is made)
4) Intoxication – state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.

3. Factors
Body Size
Gender
Food
Rate of Intake
Amount
Medicine

4. Amount of Alcohol
All of the following contain the same amount of alcohol
12 oz. beer
5 oz. wine
1 oz. “spirits”
Different liquid amounts, but same volume of alcohol. All take the same amount of time to go through your system

5. MATH How much weight would a person gain by drinking the following:
3 (12oz) drinks = 120 cal each every day for 1 month.
(Remember, it takes 3500 calories to gain/lose 1 lb
How much would they gain in one year?

6. Answer 3 lbs in one month 36 lbs in one year
120 x 3 = 360 x 7 = 2520 calories a week
2520 x 4 = /3500 = 2.88
2.88 rounded up = 3 lbs/month
36 lbs in one year
3 x 12 = 36 lbs/year

7. Effects Short-Term Long-Term See Figure 21.2 on pg. 568

9. Binge Drinking – drinking five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting.
Alcohol Poisoning – severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose.

10. Risk of Alcohol Use Factors of Influence
Psychological Dependence – person believes a drug is needed in order to feel good or function normally.
Physiological Dependence – user has a chemical need for a drug.
Factors of Influence
Peer Pressure
Family
Media Messages

11. Alcohol and the Family Alcohol Abuse – excess use of alcohol
Alcoholism – disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol.

12. Benefits of Living Alcohol-Free
Healthy Body
Healthy Relationships
Making Healthy Decisions
Avoid Risky Behavior
Avoid Illegal Activities
Achieve Goals

13. Alcohol and Driving
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) – amount of alcohol in a person’s blood expressed as a percentage.
See Figure 21.9 on pg. 579
12oz. of beer = 5oz. Of wine = 1.25oz. of distilled

14. Alcohol and Driving
DUI/DWI – driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated
Legal limit in IL = lower than .08 for people 21yrs (+)
Death/injury
Arrest/jail time
Limitations/confiscati on of license
Higher/canceled insurance

15. Alcohol and Pregnancy
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) – group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems.
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One of the leading causes of preventable mental retardation.

16. Alcoholism
Stage 1 (Abuse) – dependency develops, memory loss and blackouts, justification of drinking.
Stage 2 (Dependence) – cannot stop drinking, hides problem, performance suffers.
Stage 3 (Addiction) – person is addicted, liver damage, if drinking stops person may suffer withdrawal

17. Alcoholics Alcoholic – an addict who is dependent on alcohol
Recovery – the process of learning to live an alcohol- free life
Sobriety – living without alcohol

18. Treatment 4 steps Al-Anon Alcoholics Anonymous
Admission
Detoxification
Counseling
Recovery
Al-Anon
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
See pg. 583