2. Alcohol is a psychoactive drug -- Classified as Depressant
Causes changes in brain chemistry
Alters Consciousness (Intoxication)
Slurred Speech
Unsteady Movement
Inability To React Quickly
What is Alcohol?

3. The Types and Street Names of Alcohol
Beer
Wine
Whiskey
Vodka
Rum
Sake
Absinthe
Street Names
Moonshine
Hard stuff
Liquid Courage
Juice
Hootch
Vino
Draft
The Types and Street Names of Alcohol
Alcohol proof is a measurement of how much alcohol is found in an alcoholic beverage.
The illegal selling of alcohol, otherwise known as bootlegging, still remains a widespread issue today.

4. Effect of Alcohol on the Body
Lowered inhibitions, leading to poor social judgment
Skin flushing
Trouble concentrating
Loss of coordination
Slower brain activity
Dulled perception, especially vision and hearing
Sleepiness
Mood swings
Dilated pupils
Reduced core body temperature
Raised blood pressure and heart rate
Stumbling
Passing out
Vomiting
Shallow, irregular, or slow breathing
Effect of Alcohol on the Body

5. Legal and Social Issues Surrounding Alcohol
Legal Issues
The legal drinking age is 21 to decrease less drinking after age 21
Sobriety checkpoints
Breathalyzer tests to measure the amount of alcohol consumed
0.08% is the legal limit of alcohol in all states
A DUI can be issued if you overpass the legal amount of alcohol that can be consumed
Social Issues
Alcohol reduces social inhibitions & may lead to high risk sexual activity
Violence is a major problem associated with alcohol (I.E. robbery, assault, rape, domestic violence, & homicide)
Alcohol increases injuries (i.E. automobile crashes, falls, fires)
Alcohol is also been known to be a cause for suicides & depression

6. Examples of Legal issues associated with Alcohol
Jail time
Loss of employment
Loss Financial Aid for School
Court-ordered alcoholism treatment
Examples of Legal issues associated with Alcohol

7. Additional Information
(Don’t try at home)
Eyeballing: pouring vodka into the eyeball
Snorting Alcohol: snorted through a straw, is believed to make you drink faster
Buttchugging: self explanatory
Tampons soaked in alcohol: can lead to alcohol poisoning and hospitalization

8. Is Alcohol Addictive? Yes! Alcohol is an addictive drug!
-10% of americans are addicted to alcohol (thats 18 million Americans)
-It is the most used substance in America
-It can mess with your physical vs Psychological part of your body
-Can cause withdrawal
Consultants are available 24/7 at RECOVERY.
“What Makes Alcohol Addictive | Why Is Alcohol Addictive.” RCA, 10 Dec. 2018, recoverycentersofamerica.com/blog/what-makes-alcohol-addictive/.

9. Alcohol is ingested and then it is absorbed into the bloodstream
Route Of Administration

10. Two Examples of a Alcohol
Alcohol is a depressant drug
Alcohol slows the nervous system down

11. Reasons why people drink:
Stress Relief
Peer pressure: which still exists in adulthood
People have misconceptions about health benefits
FUN

12. Consequences of Alcohol
Loss of memory
Blacking out
Trouble forming new memories