alcohol’ effects on the body created by nicole thompson, health educator, september 2013
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Alcohol’ effects on the body
Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, September 2013
BAC
Blood alcohol concentration (or content): The amount of alcohol in a persons blood stream
The higher the BAC the more intoxicated the person is!
Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, September 2013
BAC chart
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BAC Chart
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Factors on how EA effects people
Food consumption Food slows the absorption rate All EA still gets into the system
Tolerance An experienced drinker would take more time to show
signs of intoxication BAC level is NOT effected!!
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Factors on how EA effects people
Other drugs Many drugs interact with EA Very dangerous to mix!
Fatigue and stress Physical, mental, and emotional fatigue and stress
make a person much more susceptible to the effects of EA.
Body type On overweight person will have a higher BAC than a
muscular person of the same weight. Muscle has more bl0od to dilute EA than fat
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Factors on how EA effects people
Gender Females tend to have a higher BAC More body fat than males Lack a hormone that males have to break down EA
faster
Mood Alcohol exaggerates mood
Health Healthier livers break down EA more efficiently
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Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, September 2013
Hangover
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Hangover
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Long-term effects of EA
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Long-term effects of EA
What do you observe about this picture?
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Alcohol’s Effects on the Liver
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Liver damage
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Progression of Liver Damage
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Fatty Liver
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Cirrhosis
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Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, September 2013
THE END!