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AlcoholChapter 13 Lesson 1 and Lesson 2

Alcohol

What is AlcoholEffects of Alcohol on the bodyAlcohol on the individualAlcohol content of different drinks

and BACAlcohol and Teens Journal Entry

What is Alcohol?

ALCOHOL: IS A DRUG THAT IS PRODUCED BY A CHEMICAL REACTION IN FRUITS, VEGETABLES, and GRAINS.

Ethanol (Sedative)Depressant-Slows down body-Central Nervous System (Brain, Spinal

Cord)

What does Alcohol affect in the body?

Brain and Central Nervous SystemMouth and EsophagusHeart and Blood VesselsLiverStomach and Pancreas

Brain and Nervous System

SHORT TERM-Speech is slurred-Vision is blurred

LONG TERM-Brain Cells Destroyed. CAN’T BE

REPLACED-Nerves: Numbness throughout body

(hands and feet)

Mouth and Esophagus

SHORT TERM-Tongue, gums and throat affected

(drys out)-Breath smells of alcoholLONG TERM-Esophagus damage (possible

bleeding)

Heart and Blood Vessels

SHORT TERM-Sweat increases-Skin becomes flushedLONG TERM-High Blood Pressure (blood thins,

loses h2o)-Damage to heart (blood vessels

harden, less flexible)

Liver

LONG TERMLiver damageCIRRHOSIS- SCARRING AND

DESTRUCTION OF LIVERLiver breaks down the alcohol to

water and CO2.

Stomach and Pancreas

SHORT TERM-Stomach acids increase, vomiting and

nausea can resultLONG TERM-Stomach lining irritation or bleeding

(Ulcers)-Inflamed pancreas

Alcohol and the Individual

Body Size-Greater effect on smaller person

Gender-Moves into bloodstream faster in F

Time Frame- Rapid drinking, rapid intox

-Liver can’t break down quick enoughAmount- Can cause poisoningFood- Slows down absorptionMedicine- Work together or vs.

Alcohol Content

With .5 oz of pure alcohol all are equal:

-12 oz. Beer (4% alcohol by volume)-4 oz. Wine (12% alcohol by volume)-1.25 oz. Vodka/Whiskey (40% alcohol

by volume)

BAC

*BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION- amount of alcohol in the blood stream.

.05- (1 Drink) Sedation and loss of self control

.08- Legally intoxicated. (Impaired by Alcohol)

.14- Loss of coordination and judgement

.18- Very slow reaction time .27- (5-6 Drinks) Stupor (Just there) .36- (7-8 Drinks)

Unconsciousness,Death

BINGE DRINKING

THE CONSUMPTION OF SEVERAL ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.

CAN CAUSE DEATH

Alcohol and Teens

Language skills decrease.Reduces levels of hormones

essential to growth.Can delay aspects of sexual maturity.

Alcohol Teens and Danger

College campus suicide deaths (66%)

Traffic deaths including alcohol (50%)

Violent crimes (25%)Rape cases (33% to 66%)

Activity #1

Come up with 2 ways alcoholic drinks are similar to other beverages and come up with 2 ways they are not.

Activity #2

Share what day to day routine activities involve skill and precision?

Activity #3

Goggles activities or Debate Legal Drinking Age

JOURNAL ENTRY

How can alcohol affect your physical health in a negative way? How can alcohol affect your goals you have for school, and life? (How will you avoid alcohol to stay focused on your goals?)