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1 Alcohol Health 6

2 Thinking About Drinking
Alcohol Everywhere: grocery store, billboards, superbowl TV commercials Message: Alcohol is the center of a fun, exciting life.

3 Alcohol A depressant drug that slows down the central nervous system
Fermentation: how alcohol is made

4 Types of Alcohol Beer Made by fermenting barley, corn, or rye Wine
Liquor Made by using a fermented mixture Wine Made by fermenting grapes or other fruits

5 Same Amount of Alcohol in:
1 can of beer = 1 glass of wine = 1 shot of liquor (12 ounces) (4 ounces) (1 ounce)

6 How Old? You must be 21 years old to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.

7 Terms Being drunk means a person has consumed more alcohol than the body can get rid of. Getting sober means the body has rid itself of alcohol.

8 FACT Only TIME can make you sober.

9 Liver Organ in your body that processes alcohol at the rate of 1 drink per hour.

10 Addiction Alcohol is a drug and just as dangerous and addicting as cocaine, heroine or tobacco.

11 Warning Signs of Alcohol Abuse
Trembling Red or bloodshot eyes Slurred speech Loss of balance Red or flushed face

12 Alcoholism A disease where the body and mind have a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol that results in an inability to control drinking. A genetic disease, meaning if it runs in your family you must be careful when consuming alcohol.

13 Effects of Alcohol Use Loss of coordination, Blackouts
Cirrhosis of liver Depresses immune system Heart disease Osteoporosis

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15 Why might someone drink alcohol?
Peer pressure Curiosity Cope with stress

16 Why someone should NOT drink alcohol:
Addictive Illegal for minors Liver damage


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