1. Alcohol 9 th- 12 th Grade Health Class Andrew Devanney

2. What is Alcohol  a colourless volatile flammable liquid  created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented

3. Where Alcohol Originated  Existed as early as 10,000 BC in Egypt

4. Blood Alcohol Content  Concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood

5. Blood Alcohol Content Law  21Legal BAC=.07  Under 21 Legal BAC=.00  If BAC exceeds these amounts legally intoxicated

6. Common Types of Alcohol Consumed

7. Beer  Made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.  Average alcohol content is about 4%

8. Wine  Made from fermented grape juice  Comes in either white or red  Average alcohol content 13%

9. Whiskey  Distilled from malted grain, esp. barley or rye  Average alcohol content is 40%

10. Rum  Distilled from sugar-cane residues or molasses  Average alcohol content is 40%

11. Vodka  Made by distillation of rye, wheat, or potatoes.  Average alcohol content is

12. Effects of Alcohol

13. Short Term Effects  Slowed Reflexes  Slurred Speech  Blurred Vision  Increased Urine Production

14. Long Term Effects  Liver Damage  Heart Disease  Alcoholism  Dead Brain Cells

15. Effects Associated With Overdose  Vomiting  Alcohol Poisoning  Uncontrolled Urination  Breathing Difficulties  Possible Death

16. HOW TO DRINK RESPONSIBILY

17.  Know your limit  Drink Slowly  Have Designated Driver  Stay Hydrated

18. Remember The Blood Alcohol Content Laws!  Blood Alcohol Content Law Blood Alcohol Content Law

19. Review  History of Alcohol  BAC Law  Types of Alcohol  Effects of Alcohol

20. Be Smart or Get Locked Up!

21. References  http://www2.courtinfo.ca.gov/stopteendui/teens/resourc es/substances/alcohol/short-and-long-term-effects.cfm http://www2.courtinfo.ca.gov/stopteendui/teens/resourc es/substances/alcohol/short-and-long-term-effects.cfm  http://www.wikihow.com/Drink-Responsibly http://www.wikihow.com/Drink-Responsibly  http://alcoholcontrols.com/lebaclibyst.html http://alcoholcontrols.com/lebaclibyst.html