1. Alcohol

2. What Is Alcohol? Ethanol alcohol is produced by a chemical reaction called fermentation.

3. What Is Alcohol? Alcohol is a drug. Alcohol A substance produced by a chemical reaction in carbohydrates Drug A substance that changes the structure or function of the body or mind

4. What Is Alcohol? Alcohol is a drug. Drugs affect the brain and central nervous system. Drugs cause changes in behavior.

5. Alcohol’s Effect on the Body Cirrhosis is a life-threatening problem associated with heavy alcohol use. cirrhosis A disease characterized by scarring and eventual destruction of the liver Brain damage can result when the damaged liver cannot remove poisons from the blood. cirrhosis Heavy drinkers are at risk for developing cirrhosis

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7. Alcohol’s Effects on the Brain Slower Reaction Time Trouble thinking and speaking clearly More likely to engage in high-risk behaviors Drunk driving is a major cause of traffic accidents

8. Factors that Influence Alcohol’s Effects How a person reacts depends in part on his or her blood alcohol content (BAC). blood alcohol content (BAC) A measure of the amount of alcohol present in a person’s blood A BAC of 0.02% will cause most people to feel lightheaded. A BAC of 0.08% interferes with a person’s ability to drive safely.

9. Factors that Influence Alcohol’s Effects There are several factors that influence how alcohol affects a person: Body Weight Rate of Consumption Amount Consumed Amount Eaten Other Drugs in the System

10. How Alcohol Affects the Individual Gender and body size Other drugs Food Females and smaller people are affected more quickly than males and larger people. Alcohol mixed with other drugs or medicines can be deadly. Each drug can make the effects of the others stronger. Food in the stomach slows down alcohol absorption.

11. How Alcohol Affects the Individual General health How fast your drink How much you drink Someone who is over tired or sick will be affected by alcohol more quickly. The faster a person drinks, the more he or she will be affected by alcohol. Drinking a lot or very quickly overworks the liver and causes intoxication.

12. Teens Who Drink Teen drinking can lead to: Getting Arrested Stunted Brain Development Suspension or Expulsion from School Poor Grades

13. Reasons to Refuse Alcohol Increased Self-Respect High Self-Esteem Good Friendships Better Relationships with Your Family Control Over Your Life Maintaining a High Level of Wellness A Bright Future

14. Intoxication People who are heavily intoxicated are at risk of alcohol poisoning. alcohol poisoning A dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period Alcohol poisoning can kill you.

15. Binge Drinking Risks of Binge Drinking Death due to falls, drowning, or drunk driving Being a victim of violent behavior Death from alcohol poisoning

16. How Alcohol Affects the Individual

17. Getting Help for Alcohol Abuse Some alcoholics may not want to quit using alcohol because they are afraid of going through withdrawal. withdrawal A series of painful physical and mental symptoms associated with recovery from an addictive substance