2. Alcohol

3. I. Psychoactive Drug Chemical substance that acts on the brain, affecting a person’s mind and behavior. II. Depressant Drug that slows down the nervous system’s activity.

4. III. Reasons people start drinking social pressures stress advertising means of rebellion Boredom

5. IV. One ounce of alcohol Two 12-ounce beers. Two 5-ounce glasses of wine Two 1.5-ounce shots of distilled spirits

6. V. Drinking Behaviors Social Drinking (light drinker) - consumes an average of 1 drink per day. Moderate Drinking - consumes no more than one ounce of alcohol per day. Heavy Drinking - consumes more than 2 drinks per day.

7. VI. Intoxication Effects on the brain 1) depressed inhibitions 2) decreased judgement Effects on reflexes - decreased reaction time Effects on temperature regulation - loss of body heat Effects on body fluids - alcohol is a diuretic

8. VII. Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Measurement of alcohol in the bloodstream which level of intoxication is derived from.

9. VIII. Factors influencing intoxication The drinker - larger people take longer to get intoxicated. Rate of intake. Rate of elimination

10. IX. Hangover Unpleasant physical effects that follow the heavy use of alcohol.

11. X. Long-term Effects of heavy use. Brain damage Cirrhosis - scarring of the liver Oral Cancer Digestive problems Heart disease

12. XI. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Mental and physical birth defects caused by alcohol use during pregnancy.