1. Chapter 21
Alcohol

2. Alcohol Depressant- Drug that slows down the CNS
Breathing & HR affected
Slows normal reaction speed
Poor coordination, drowsiness, vision

3. Alcohol Proof- A measure of the % of alcohol in a beverage
Example: 80 proof Vodka is 40% Alcohol

4. Legal Risks of Alcohol 21 Years Old to purchase, sell, drink DUI
40% of crashes are alcohol related
More men than women
Rural has lower %

5. Alcohol’s effect on the body
Short-term effects
Long-Term effects

6. Blood Alcohol Concentration
BAC
Factors
Age
Gender
Height
Weight
Food in stomach
Etc, etc

7. How long does Alcohol stay in the body?
For every 1 drink = roughly 1 hour
Ways to sober up?
Hangover- After effects of drinking too much!!

8. Alcohol 12 oz. can of beer 5-6 oz. of wine 1- 1½ oz. of liquor
ALL CONSIDERED THE SAME!!!

9. Alcohol
Inhibitions
Controls that people put on their emotions & behaviors.

10. Alcoholism Disease Regular part of the day Need alcohol to function
Could run in families

11. Stages of Alcoholism

12. Alcoholism
Codependents- People who assume responsibility for an alcoholic’s needs, feelings, and happiness.
Enablers- People who unintentionally protect addicts from the consequences of their behavior