1. ALCOHOL UNIT 7 th Grade Health

2. Alcohol-A drug found in certain beverages that depresses the brain and the nervous system.  Most common alcoholic beverages  Beer- an alcoholic beverage that is made by fermenting barley, corn or rye.  Wine- An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grapes or other fruits.  Liquor- an alcoholic beverage made by distillation.  Distillation- a process that uses a fermented mixture to obtain a high alcoholic content.  Proof- A measure of the amount of alcohol in a beverage.  Proof = % alcohol x 2 Ex) 14 % alcohol = 28 proof

3. Why does alcohol affect people differently? 1. Amount of alcohol consumed 2. Speed at which alcohol is consumed 3. Body weight 4. % of body fat 5. Gender 6. Feelings 7. Amount of food eaten 8. Age 9. Presence of other drugs in the bloodstream 10. State of general health

4. Blood alcohol Concentration (BAC): The percent of alcohol in the blood ..02 (about one drink per hour)- Relaxed feeling. Increased social confidence. ..05 (about 2 drinks per hour)- Reasoning and judgment are impaired. Slurred speech. Slower reaction time. Decreased muscular coordination. ..08 (3 or 4 drinks per hour)- Balance, vision, and hearing are slightly impaired. Legal intoxication in most states. ..10 (5 drinks per hour)- Reasoning, judgment, self-control, muscular coordination and reaction time are seriously impaired. People can no longer make responsible decisions. Slurred speech, walk with a stagger. Legally drunk in most states. Unpredictable emotions. ..20- Emotions are unpredictable and may change rapidly. People may go from crying to laughing very easily. ..30- Little or no control over mind and body. ..40 Likely to be unconscious, breathing and heartbeat slow down. Possible death. ..50- May enter a deep coma and die.

5. How does alcohol affect the body? HHarms the brain and other parts of the nervous system. DDestroys nerve cells and causes blackouts. AAlcohol exposes the mouth, esophagus, and stomach which could lead to cancer. IInjure stomach lining.--- Ulcer PPoison to the liver MMalnutrition- people who drink will eat less and drinking interferes with the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Nervous SystemDigestive System

6. How does alcohol affect the body? AAlcohol depresses the function of the Immune System IIncrease risk of developing illness. DDecrease the number of infection fighting cells in the body.  Female  Irregular Periods  Impair breast development  Male  Decrease size of testes  Decrease development of muscle mass. Immune SystemReproductive System

7. Alcohol and the LAW  Legal Age- 21 years old  Minor- A person under the legal age. *Minors who drink or purchase alcohol risk being arrested, fined and jailed.  Let’s check out the DUI laws!!!

8. Alcohol and Pregnancy  Miscarriage/ Stillbirth  Low birth weight infant  Alcohol Withdrawal after birth Sleeping problems, abnormal muscle tension and shakes.  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Severe birth defects Small eye openings Small head Retarded physical and mental growth Leading cause of mental retardation and birth defects.

9. ALCOHOLISM- a disease in which there is physical and psychological dependence on alcohol. DDifficulty controlling drinking MMoods and behaviors change rapidly CCan destroy social and family life. TTreatment for Alcoholism AAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) - a recovery program for people who have alcoholism. AAl Anon- a recovery program for people who have friends or family members with alcoholism. AAl Ateen- a recovery for TEENS who have family members with alcoholism.