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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=play er_detailpage&v=PdFoAr5QdwA ALCOHOL
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The harmful effects of Alcohol The Brain The Liver The Heart The Person The Family http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_ detailpage&v=Bgl7jXtLAwY
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Alcohol & The Brain
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Regulates the feeling of pleasure and sends a reward signal to the Prefrontal cortex.
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Figure 11. Regions of the brain affected by alcohol. Controls coordination & Movement Memory Lapses May result in death
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Alcohol, the Liver, & the Gallbladder
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Tolerance Taking more of a drug to get the same effect. The body gets used to the drug. – 1 beer = a buzz After a while 1 beer no longer gives the same effect so the person needs 2 Tolerance may lead to dependence.
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Tolerance may lead to Dependence Drug dependence. Mentally or physically. Drug dependence is a person’s belief that he or she needs a drug. Mental Physical The body’s need for a drug ADDICTION These lead to ADDICTION
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Alcoholic Content of Beverages Beer & wine contain a lower percentage of alcohol by volume than whiskey. However, 12oz. can of beer or 5oz. Glass of wine Is the same as a 1.5 oz shot of whiskey
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BAC BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION QUANTITY SPEED FOOD MOOD GENDER WEIGHT OTHER DRUGS.08 = LEGALLY INTOXICATED
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After Fasting After Eating
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Blood Alcohol Concentration
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BAC Male & Female
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ALCOHOL ASSIGNMENT DUE: Thursday 12/6 100 points Make an Anti-Drinking brochure – Criterion Turned in on time 25pts. The brochure must be in color (crayons, markers, computerized) and neatly presented. 25pts. Must have facts related to – Cirrhosis 10pts. – B.A.C (Blood Alcohol Concentration) 10pts. – Alcoholism 10pts. – Alcohol concentration 10pts. – Negative Impact on family and relationships 10pts.
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