1. ALCOHOL

2. Beer: made by fermenting barley. 4% alcohol Malt Liquor: beer with a higher alcohol content Wine: made by fermenting grapes. 12%-14% alcohol Liquor: made by distillation. 20% alcohol Proof: double the percent of alcohol in the beverage. Binge Drinking: 5 or more drinks in a row by a male and four by a female.

3. Effects of Alcohol on the Body Nervous System Digestive System Immune System Cardiovascular System Skeletal System Urinary System Reproductive System

4. Effects of Alcohol on Thinking and Decision Making False Sense of Self Confidence Impaired Judgment. Giving in to negative peer pressure. Intensified sexual feelings. Impaired Reaction Time and Coordination. Aggressive Behavior Hangover Blackouts

5. Drinking Alcohol and the Risk of Violence and illegal Behavior Violence Domestic Violence Rape Suicide Lawbreaking Violating School Drinking While Driving

6. Drinking and Driving 276 Alcohol Related Deaths in Kentucky Alcohol related crashes kill someone every 31 minutes and injure some every 2 minutes 3 out of every 10 people will be involved in an alcohol related crash. 3 times more alcohol related crashes at night

7. Never Drink And Drive In 1995, Denise Wagoner was involved in a near fatal car crash, the victim of an impaired driver. She had multiple skull fractures, a crunched vertebrae, crushed ribs, and a swollen brain. Every facial bone was broken, her arm was broken, and she lost her sight. Doctors did not expect her to live another 24 hours. Denise survived, later to have extensive surgery fifteen times, seven on her face alone. She is now disfigured and blind with permanent brain damage. This life changing experience was the result of her own actions. Denise was the impaired driver.

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