Alcohol & DrugsAlcohol & Drugs

D. Crowley, 2007D. Crowley, 2007

Alcohol & DrugsAlcohol & Drugs

To be able to identify the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the body

To be able to identify the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the body

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Alcohol QuizAlcohol Quiz Try your knowledge at the alcohol quiz - are the statements

true or false? Be prepared to give reasons for your answers

1. Alcohol is produced by yeast cells2. Alcohol is poisonous3. You cannot become addicted to alcohol4. A pint of beer contains 1 unit of alcohol5. You can buy alcohol when you are 166. The legal limit for driving is 100mg of alcohol in 100cm3 of

blood7. Alcohol makes you react quicker8. Alcohol makes you more relaxed9. Too much alcohol can damage the liver10. Alcohol affects all people in exactly the same way11. Women react more quickly to alcohol than men

Try your knowledge at the alcohol quiz - are the statements true or false? Be prepared to give reasons for your answers

1. Alcohol is produced by yeast cells2. Alcohol is poisonous3. You cannot become addicted to alcohol4. A pint of beer contains 1 unit of alcohol5. You can buy alcohol when you are 166. The legal limit for driving is 100mg of alcohol in 100cm3 of

blood7. Alcohol makes you react quicker8. Alcohol makes you more relaxed9. Too much alcohol can damage the liver10. Alcohol affects all people in exactly the same way11. Women react more quickly to alcohol than men

TrueTrue

False - 2 unitsFalse - 2 units

TrueTrue

False - 18False - 18

TrueTrueFalseFalse

FalseFalse

True - absorb it quickerTrue - absorb it quicker

False - depressant so slows reaction times

False - depressant so slows reaction times

False - 80mg

False - 80mg

TrueTrue

AlcoholAlcohol

What is alcohol?

Alcohol is a recreational drug that has short term and long term effects on the body

Alcohol is a depressant that works by slowing down the nervous system and relaxing the brain - it can reach the brain in <1 minute

The liver breaks down alcohol to remove this toxic drug from the body - too much alcohol can damage the liver and brain

What is alcohol?

Alcohol is a recreational drug that has short term and long term effects on the body

Alcohol is a depressant that works by slowing down the nervous system and relaxing the brain - it can reach the brain in <1 minute

The liver breaks down alcohol to remove this toxic drug from the body - too much alcohol can damage the liver and brain

Behavioural EffectsBehavioural Effects Alcohol can result in some serious behavioural changes in

people - it’s a depressant (slows the nerve impulses) which can make people feel relaxed and happy, but also severely slows their reaction times

But it is different for different people - some people can become aggressive, confused and loud!

This is because the alcohol affects the brain and stops the nerves from working

Excess alcohol will cause vomiting (your bodies defense in trying to remove the poisonous alcohol), however too much can lead to death as it stops signals from the brain informing the lungs to breathe

Alcohol can result in some serious behavioural changes in people - it’s a depressant (slows the nerve impulses) which can make people feel relaxed and happy, but also severely slows their reaction times

But it is different for different people - some people can become aggressive, confused and loud!

This is because the alcohol affects the brain and stops the nerves from working

Excess alcohol will cause vomiting (your bodies defense in trying to remove the poisonous alcohol), however too much can lead to death as it stops signals from the brain informing the lungs to breathe

Anatomical EffectsAnatomical Effects Alcohol also has some nasty affects on the body

These include brain damage - from brain cells being destroyed

The liver is also extremely vulnerable - the liver breaks the toxic alcohol down, but too much of it slowly kills of the liver cells leading to cirrhosis and possibly cancer

Alcohol also stops some vitamins being absorbed into the body - heavy drinkers will suffer vitamin deficiencies

And if you’re pregnant, all the poisonous alcohol in your blood will pass to the foetus - severely affecting its development

Alcohol also has some nasty affects on the body

These include brain damage - from brain cells being destroyed

The liver is also extremely vulnerable - the liver breaks the toxic alcohol down, but too much of it slowly kills of the liver cells leading to cirrhosis and possibly cancer

Alcohol also stops some vitamins being absorbed into the body - heavy drinkers will suffer vitamin deficiencies

And if you’re pregnant, all the poisonous alcohol in your blood will pass to the foetus - severely affecting its development

How Much?How Much? How much alcohol is safe?!

Alcohol is an addictive drug, which can have serious consequences - killing nearly as many people as smoking!

It is recommended that men should drink no more than 21 units a week (10 pints of lager)

Women should drink no more than14 units (7 alcopops)

How much alcohol is safe?!

Alcohol is an addictive drug, which can have serious consequences - killing nearly as many people as smoking!

It is recommended that men should drink no more than 21 units a week (10 pints of lager)

Women should drink no more than14 units (7 alcopops)

WorksheetWorksheet

Complete the alcohol abuse worksheet

1. Alcohol abuse is when someone is regularly drinking too much alcohol

2. Brain; liver; and stomach can all be damaged by alcohol3. An alcoholic is someone who is addicted to alcohol4. Cirrhosis of the liver kills many alcoholics5. Alcohol affects the foetus too - damaging the brain, liver

and slowing the foetus growth. Women who are alcoholic often give birth to smaller than average babies as the alcohol has affected the rate of growth of the foetus

6. Again, the brain and liver of a foetus (just like in the mother) can be severely affected by alcohol

Complete the alcohol abuse worksheet

1. Alcohol abuse is when someone is regularly drinking too much alcohol

2. Brain; liver; and stomach can all be damaged by alcohol3. An alcoholic is someone who is addicted to alcohol4. Cirrhosis of the liver kills many alcoholics5. Alcohol affects the foetus too - damaging the brain, liver

and slowing the foetus growth. Women who are alcoholic often give birth to smaller than average babies as the alcohol has affected the rate of growth of the foetus

6. Again, the brain and liver of a foetus (just like in the mother) can be severely affected by alcohol

DrugsDrugs What is a drug?

A drug is any substance that changes the way the body or mind works

Drugs are substances that have effects on the body

Medicines are drugs that help people suffering from pain or disease, such as aspirin or penicillin

Other drugs, often called recreational drugs, are taken for pleasure

What is a drug?

A drug is any substance that changes the way the body or mind works

Drugs are substances that have effects on the body

Medicines are drugs that help people suffering from pain or disease, such as aspirin or penicillin

Other drugs, often called recreational drugs, are taken for pleasure

LegalLegal Some recreational drugs are legal, such as tobacco, alcohol and

caffeine.

Most other recreational drugs are illegal, such as cannabis, ecstasy and heroin.

Recreational drugs are addictive, and they may be depressants or stimulants.

Any drug that is misused can cause damage to the body, as well as personal and social problems.

Injecting any drug with a needle and syringe that someone else has used may lead to a number of diseases from infected blood, including HIV and hepatitis.

Some recreational drugs are legal, such as tobacco, alcohol and caffeine.

Most other recreational drugs are illegal, such as cannabis, ecstasy and heroin.

Recreational drugs are addictive, and they may be depressants or stimulants.

Any drug that is misused can cause damage to the body, as well as personal and social problems.

Injecting any drug with a needle and syringe that someone else has used may lead to a number of diseases from infected blood, including HIV and hepatitis.

StimulantsStimulants

Stimulants - increase the speed at which nerves carry messages (they make you feel more alert)

Caffeine (legal)CocaineEcstasyAmphetamines

They make you feel more energetic and confident, but they can damage the liver and heart.

They can also cause loss of memory and concentration, and bring an increased risk of mental illness.

Stimulants - increase the speed at which nerves carry messages (they make you feel more alert)

Caffeine (legal)CocaineEcstasyAmphetamines

They make you feel more energetic and confident, but they can damage the liver and heart.

They can also cause loss of memory and concentration, and bring an increased risk of mental illness.

DepressantsDepressants Depressants - slow down messages in the brain and along

the nerves (they make you feel more relaxed, happy, distorted view of surroundings)

Alcohol (legal)CannabisSolventsHeroin

Some of the long-term effects of depressants on the body include damage to the liver, brain and heart

Alcohol can cause weight gain; solvent abuse causes a rash around the nose and mouth; cannabis causes loss of memory and concentration, as well as an increased risk of mental illness.

Depressants - slow down messages in the brain and along the nerves (they make you feel more relaxed, happy, distorted view of surroundings)

Alcohol (legal)CannabisSolventsHeroin

Some of the long-term effects of depressants on the body include damage to the liver, brain and heart

Alcohol can cause weight gain; solvent abuse causes a rash around the nose and mouth; cannabis causes loss of memory and concentration, as well as an increased risk of mental illness.