1. Effects of Alcohol
Ms. Spreitzer

2. QUIZ - ALCOHOL FACTS
TRUE OR FALSE?

3. 1. Alcohol is a depressant “a downer”
1. Alcohol is a depressant “a downer”. It slows the brain and the nervous system and changes the way you think and feel. True or False?

4. Answer: TRUE

5. 2. A standard drink contains 30mL of pure alcohol. True or False?

6. Answer: False
A standard drink contains 17mL (0.6oz) of pure alcohol. Ex: Bottle of Beer

7. 3. The effect of alcohol on women can vary according to where they are in the menstrual cycle. True or False?

8. Answer: TRUE
Women are generally more affected to alcohol right before their menstruation.

9. 4. A cup of coffee will help to reduce your blood alcohol concentration. True or False?

10. Answer: False
One thing that will help a person sober up or reduce their blood alcohol concentration level is – TIME.

11. 5. A male and female of the same age, weight and height will experience similar effects from drinking the same amount of alcohol. True or False?

12. Answer: False
Gender affects the way alcohol reacts on the individual because men have more muscle mass and women have more body fat even when they are of similar height and weight.

13. 6. More experienced drinkers have a tolerance for alcohol
6. More experienced drinkers have a tolerance for alcohol. True or False?

14. Answer: TRUE

15. 7. It should be okay to take drugs with alcohol if they are prescribed by your doctor. True or False?

16. Answer: FALSE
It is always dangerous to mix any other drugs with alcohol, even those prescribed by your doctor.

17. 8. Weight gain from alcohol comes from the other things in the drink, not the alcohol itself. True or False?

18. Answer: False
One standard drink has about 70 calories in the alcohol. These calories are empty since they do not have any vitamins, minerals etc.

19. What is Alcohol? Is a DEPRESSENT drug When consumed the path it takes:
Stomach  small intestine  blood stream (without being digested).
Alcohol in the bloodstream gets to the brain in 30 seconds.

20. Why Do People Drink Alcohol?
Any other reasons?
Sociability
Like the taste
Feel at ease
Peer Pressure
Depressed
Way to escape

21. Health Effects of Alcohol
Hangovers
Weight Gain
High Blood Pressure
Depressed Immune System
Cancer
Liver disease
Alcohol Poisoning
Heart or respiratory failure
Alcoholism

22. Physical Changes of Alcohol
Weight Loss
Pale Face
Red eyes
Changes in sleep and/or eating patterns.
Blurred Vision
Slurred Speech
Muscle Weakness

23. Behavioural Changes Need for money Attendance problems
Spending more time alone
Depression
Mood swings
Legal problems
Verbal and/or physical abuse

24. Therefore increased drinking leads to a greater chance of doing poor in school and skipping school.

25. Same Amount of Alcohol??
Standard Drink

26. Tolerance and Alcohol **Get into groups of 3-4 people**
“Alcohol tolerance is increased by regular drinking. This reduced sensitivity requires that higher quantities/amounts of alcohol need to be consumed. This is in order to achieve the same effects as before tolerance was established.”
What does this definition mean to your group? Discuss this with your group to get a better understanding.

27. Body Weight and Alcohol
2) If all of the men below were to drink 3 bottles of beer each, which person could tolerate the most? WHY?

28. “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” ~Dr. Seuss