1. Alcohol

2. $524 Billion What does this number represent? Journal 1

3. $524 Billion The annual cost of substance abuse on the U.S. economy  Productivity losses caused by premature deaths  Treatment of substance abusers  Crime  Destruction of Property

4. How Much is $524 Billion $524 Billion =  1,907,834 Ferrari 512 TR’s (45 for everyone in Harrisonburg)  138 billion gallons of gas (fill up your Ferrari over 5 billion times)

5. True or False? Alcohol is a Drug

6. Alcohol Is: A Drug. considered to be a drug--anything that alters the mind. Illegal Anyone who possess or consumes an alcoholic beverage before the age of 21 is breaking the law. A Depressant. alcohol depresses your central nervous system, which effects every part of your body. A Toxin. A toxin is a substance that is poisonous. If large amounts are swallowed, it is rejected by the stomach, causing vomiting.

7. Alcohol Is: Alcohol- a drug found in certain beverages that depresses the brain and nervous system. Fermentation- the process in which alcohol is made. Yeast, sugar, and water are combined to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide.

8. True or False? Coffee and other items that have caffeine can help sober someone up.

9. False The only thing that can sober someone up is TIME!!! Does anyone know how long it takes for one drink to get out of the body?

10. True or False? A shot of rum has the same amount of alcohol as a can of beer.

11. True 12 oz beer = 4 oz of wine = 1.5 oz distilled spirits = = =

12. Alcohol: Liquor, Beer, Wine, OH MY! Liquor- an alcoholic beverage that is made by distillation (higher alcohol content.)  Whiskey, bourbon, rye, run, gin, vodka, tequila, and brandy  AKA Distilled Spirits  Mostly around 40 percent alcohol

13. Alcohol: Liquor, Beer, Wine, OH MY! Beer- an alcoholic beverage that is made by fermenting barley, corn, or rye.  Mostly around 4 percent alcohol  Malt Liquor- beer that has a higher alcohol content than regular beer  Light beer- beer that has fewer calories than regular beer but about the same alcohol content

14. Alcohol: Liquor, Beer, Wine, OH MY! Wine- an alcohol made from fermenting grapes or other fruits.  Mostly around 12-14 percent alcohol  Wine Cooler- carbonated, fruit flavored alcoholic beverage (1.5-6 percent alcohol)

16. Alcohol Proof Proof- a measure of the amount of alcohol in the beverage  Proof of a beverage is double the number of the alcohol percent  Example- if a drink has 20 percent alcohol in it, the proof would be 40

17. True or False? Alcohol helps people deal with stress.

18. False Alcohol can actually cause stress …  Can you think of how? What are some healthy ways to reduce stress?

19. Stress Management Exercise Do not procrastinate Organization Enough sleep Talking with someone

20. Alcohol Absorption Absorbed directly into blood stream Process of absorption  20% in stomach  75% in small intestines  5% in mouth and throat

21. BAC: Blood Alcohol Concentration Blood Alcohol Concentration- the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood. It is given as a percentage.  The higher the BAC, the greater the effects of alcohol on the body  Other factors can effect Blood Alcohol Concentration

22. Other Factors Influencing BAC How much you drink How fast you drink Body weight Food in stomach Type of alcohol Type of mixer Temperature of drink Whether you are male of female

24. Mix-o-logy Mixing medications with alcohol can be deadly. Women are at a higher risk for alcohol- medication reactions. Mixing can cause serious accidental injuries.

25. Alcohol and the Body http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/read_this/2005/01/think_drink_tips.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/read_this/2005/01/think_drink_tips.shtml

26. Short Term Effects Hangover -- headache, intense thirst, nausea, vomiting, extreme sensitivity to light and noise, blurry vision, shakiness, and exhaustion Loss of consciousness Falling or running into things, causing injury or death Inability to make good decisions Unplanned and/or unsafe sexual activity Increased risk of sexual assault Getting into trouble with authorities Damaging property Behaving aggressively and getting into fights Alcohol poisoning -- nausea and/or vomiting; can progress to unconsciousness, coma, or death Respiratory arrest Choking to death on vomit Sudden death from stroke Increased risk of drowning Loss of reasoning ability, movement control, and reaction speed -- all of which make you deadly behind the wheel of a car http://www.intheknowzone.com/binge/sterm.htm

27. Long Term Effects Birth Defects Liver Damage Heart Disease Bone Damage Cancer Brain Damage http://www.intheknowzone.com/binge/lt erm.htm Weakened vision. Malnutrition (because heavy drinkers often drink rather than eat.) Water retention (resulting in weight gain and bloating.) Skin disorders (such as middle-age acne.) Dilated blood vessels near the skin causing "brandy nose." Heartburn, nausea, gastritis, and ulcers. Poor digestion and inflammation of the small and large intestines. Sexual problems in men and women. Reduced sperm count, less motile (active and quick) sperm, and abnormal sperm cells. Menstrual difficulties, irregular or absent cycles, and decreased fertility. Early menopause.

28. Social Norms http://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/NS DUHresultsPDFWHTML2013/Web/NSDUHresults 2013.htm#3.2

30. True or False? 87% of all sexual assaults involve alcohol.

31. True Why do you think?  Lowers inhibitions  Acquaintance/Date Rapes

32. True or False? More than 70% of drowning deaths involve people who have been drinking.

33. True Drinking alcohol effects your reaction time and coordination.

34. Driving Drunk Why do people drink and drive?  Alcohol-induced loss of judgment  Lack of planning  Rationalization  Overconfidence  Lack of education  Pressure  http://www.healthteacher. com/teachersupports/cont ent/alcohol/teacher2.asp

35. Illegal for You! Virginia Alcohol Laws state the following: *It is illegal for someone under the age of 21 to buy, possess, drink or serve alcoholic beverages *It is illegal to use an altered, fictitious, facsimile or simulated identification to purchase alcohol *It is illegal to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 or intoxicated *It is illegal to sell alcohol without a license *It is illegal to buy alcohol without a license *It is illegal to consume alcohol in any unlicensed public place *It is illegal to appear in public intoxicated *it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol www.radford.edu/~ocsc/alcohol%20law.htm

36. True or False Alcohol poisoning is not a big deal.

37. False Alcohol poisoning is a HUGE deal and needs to be dealt with immediately. Signs of alcohol poisoning include  Decrease in circulation  Decreased breathing  Pale/clammy skin  Vomiting  Loss of consciousness

38. Different Types of Drinkers Experimental Drinker Social Drinker Problem Drinker  Binge Drinking Heavy Drinker (Alcoholic)

39. Binge Drinking What is binge drinking?  When 5 drinks are consumed by a male or 4 by a woman are consumed in a setting Effects of Binge Drinking Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning/Overdose  Vomiting  Unconsciousness  Cold, Clammy, pale, bluish skin  Slow or irregular breathing

40. Alcoholism: What is it? The state of being physically dependent on the drug alcohol. A strong desire to continue drinking heavily is almost always present. There are approximately 12-15 million alcoholics in the United States.

41. Alcoholism: Signs and Symptoms Keep bottles hidden for quick pick-me-ups Start drinking without conscious planning Deny drinking Drinking alone May have “blackouts” From hangovers to “DTs” Problems keeping healthy relationships Giving up activities to drink Feeling depressed or even suicidal

42. Alcoholism: Treatment Choices Medical Treatment Inpatient & outpatient programs Therapeutic communities Twelve-step programs Employee/student assistance programs Pharmacological approaches

43. Death of an innocent I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom, So I drank soda instead. I really felt proud inside, Mom, The way you said I would. I don’t drink and drive, Mom, Even through the others said I should. I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right. Now the party is finally ending, Mom, As everyone is driving out of sight. As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I’d get home in one piece. Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and so sweet. I started to drive away, Mom, But as I pulled out into the road, the other car did not see me, Mom, and hit me like a load. As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policemen say “the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I’m the one who will pay.