Happy Wednesday, May Happy Wednesday, May 22nd, 201322nd, 2013

Today we will continue our substance abuse unit with Today we will continue our substance abuse unit with alcohol research and further our understanding on it’s alcohol research and further our understanding on it’s

effects on the human body.effects on the human body.

Today you will learn about the dangers of alcohol, and why teens choose to drink.

Different types of AlcoholDifferent types of Alcohol

Liquor (aka: hard alcohol or hard liquor)Liquor (aka: hard alcohol or hard liquor)

Wine (red or white)Wine (red or white)

Beer Beer

MeasurementsMeasurements

A 12-ounce bottle or can of REGULAR A 12-ounce bottle or can of REGULAR beer beer

A 5-ounce glass of wine A 5-ounce glass of wine A drink of 1.5 ounces (one shot) of liquorA drink of 1.5 ounces (one shot) of liquor

Alcohol, a background and Alcohol, a background and insight.insight.

Alcohol belongs to a class of drugs called depressantsAlcohol belongs to a class of drugs called depressants. . Depressants are drugsDepressants are drugsthat slow down the normal activity of the brain and spinal cordthat slow down the normal activity of the brain and spinal cord. (In other. (In otherwords, they “depress” the central nervous system.) Alcohol has been usedwords, they “depress” the central nervous system.) Alcohol has been usedthroughout history to induce sleep, relieve stress and reduce anxiety.throughout history to induce sleep, relieve stress and reduce anxiety.Generally, with limited dosage, alcohol acts as a stimulant. People feel a senseGenerally, with limited dosage, alcohol acts as a stimulant. People feel a senseof euphoria and a loss of inhibition with one or two drinks. Beyond thatof euphoria and a loss of inhibition with one or two drinks. Beyond thatamount, it generally depresses all the major body functions, leading toamount, it generally depresses all the major body functions, leading todecreased attention, mood changes and drowsiness.decreased attention, mood changes and drowsiness.

Drinking has varying effects on people. Physiologically, there are a number ofDrinking has varying effects on people. Physiologically, there are a number offactors that affect the body’s response to alcohol. factors that affect the body’s response to alcohol. The speed of consumption,The speed of consumption,the type of beverage consumed, a person’s body weight and gender, alongthe type of beverage consumed, a person’s body weight and gender, alongwith the amount of food in one’s stomach all have an impact on how awith the amount of food in one’s stomach all have an impact on how aperson will react to alcoholperson will react to alcohol. Even when an individual drinks exactly the same. Even when an individual drinks exactly the sameamount of alcohol on two different occasions, the effects can be different.amount of alcohol on two different occasions, the effects can be different.

ContinuedContinuedAlcohol acts directly on the brain and affects its ability to work. Alcohol acts directly on the brain and affects its ability to work. Judgment isJudgment isthe first function of the brain to be affected; the ability to think and makethe first function of the brain to be affected; the ability to think and makedecisions becomes impaired. As more alcohol is consumed, the motor functionsdecisions becomes impaired. As more alcohol is consumed, the motor functionsof the body are affectedof the body are affected..Drinking too much can cause Drinking too much can cause lethargy, confusion, loss of motor control,lethargy, confusion, loss of motor control,amnesia, depressed breathing, and even deathamnesia, depressed breathing, and even death. Some signs of intoxication. Some signs of intoxicationinclude include slurred speech; stumbling or having difficulty maintaining balanceslurred speech; stumbling or having difficulty maintaining balanceand walking independently; trouble making eye contact; feeling excessivelyand walking independently; trouble making eye contact; feeling excessivelycold or warm; shortness of breath; erratic, withdrawn, or aggressive behavior;cold or warm; shortness of breath; erratic, withdrawn, or aggressive behavior;queasiness or vomiting; a tired stupor; unconsciousnessqueasiness or vomiting; a tired stupor; unconsciousness..Abusers of alcohol drink even when it threatens their health or well-being.Abusers of alcohol drink even when it threatens their health or well-being.They often suffer from denial — deciding not to recognize a problem as aThey often suffer from denial — deciding not to recognize a problem as aproblem. Their bodies adjust to the continuing, frequent presence of alcohol,problem. Their bodies adjust to the continuing, frequent presence of alcohol,resulting in the need to drink more and more to feel any effect. This is toleranceresulting in the need to drink more and more to feel any effect. This is toleranceand is an indication of a developing problem because tolerance ultimatelyand is an indication of a developing problem because tolerance ultimatelyleads to addiction. leads to addiction.

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Impaired judgment can cause abusers to makeImpaired judgment can cause abusers to makemistakes that affect them for the rest of your life. Dependence on alcohol mistakes that affect them for the rest of your life. Dependence on alcohol and other drugs is also associated with psychiatric problems, such as and other drugs is also associated with psychiatric problems, such as depression and anxiety. depression and anxiety.

Someone addicted to alcohol has the disease of alcoholism and needs toSomeone addicted to alcohol has the disease of alcoholism and needs todrink. It has been estimated that over three million teenagers are alcoholics.drink. It has been estimated that over three million teenagers are alcoholics.Several million more have serious drinking problems that they cannotSeveral million more have serious drinking problems that they cannotmanage on their own.manage on their own.

Although some people are able to recover from alcoholism without help, theAlthough some people are able to recover from alcoholism without help, themajority of alcoholics need assistance. With treatment and support, manymajority of alcoholics need assistance. With treatment and support, manyindividuals are able to stop drinking and rebuild their lives.individuals are able to stop drinking and rebuild their lives.

ReviewReview Alcohol belongs to a class of drugs called ______________.Alcohol belongs to a class of drugs called ______________. 2. A ______________is a substance that is capable of causing 2. A ______________is a substance that is capable of causing

cancer in humans or animals. cancer in humans or animals. 3. Physiologically, there are a number of factors that affect the 3. Physiologically, there are a number of factors that affect the

body’s response to alcohol. There are five of these factors that body’s response to alcohol. There are five of these factors that we discussed. Name two.we discussed. Name two.

4. _______ is the first function of the brain to be affected; the 4. _______ is the first function of the brain to be affected; the ability to think and make decisions becomes impaired. As more ability to think and make decisions becomes impaired. As more alcohol is consumed, the motor functions of the body are alcohol is consumed, the motor functions of the body are affected.affected.

6. Sally quit her sobriety during a week long _______________.6. Sally quit her sobriety during a week long _______________. 7. _____________ is the active and very addictive substance in 7. _____________ is the active and very addictive substance in

tobacco.tobacco. 8. Depressants are drugs that _______ _______ the normal 8. Depressants are drugs that _______ _______ the normal

activity of the brain and spinal cord.activity of the brain and spinal cord. 9. THC binds with _____________ _____________ in the brain, 9. THC binds with _____________ _____________ in the brain,

causing reactions across the body depending on where in the causing reactions across the body depending on where in the

brain these receptors are located.brain these receptors are located.

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Paraphrased NotesParaphrased Notes 1.What is alcohol?1.What is alcohol? 2.Why do people drink alcohol?2.Why do people drink alcohol? 3.What are some factors that affect a 3.What are some factors that affect a

person’s response to alcohol?person’s response to alcohol? 4.What is alcohol abuse?4.What is alcohol abuse? 5. How does a person become an 5. How does a person become an

alcoholic?alcoholic? 6.What are some long-term effects of 6.What are some long-term effects of

alcohol abuse?alcohol abuse? 7.What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?7.What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

Video on Specifics of AlcoholVideo on Specifics of Alcohol

Happy Friday, May 24th, Happy Friday, May 24th, 20132013

Today we will continue our substance abuse unit with Today we will continue our substance abuse unit with alcohol research and further our understanding on it’s alcohol research and further our understanding on it’s

effects on the human body.effects on the human body.

Today you will learn about the dangers of alcohol, and why teens choose to drink.

ReviewReview 1. Caffeine belongs to a class of drugs called a 1. Caffeine belongs to a class of drugs called a

stimulant as Alcohol belong to a class of drugs stimulant as Alcohol belong to a class of drugs called______________.called______________.

2. 2. 3. ___________attaches to hemoglobin in the blood, 3. ___________attaches to hemoglobin in the blood,

where Oxygen is supposed to be attached. where Oxygen is supposed to be attached. 4. Name 3 forms of tobacco.4. Name 3 forms of tobacco. 5. Sally quit her sobriety during a week long 5. Sally quit her sobriety during a week long

_______________._______________. 6. _____________ is the active and very addictive 6. _____________ is the active and very addictive

substance in tobacco.substance in tobacco. 7. List the equivalents of the three types of alcohol 7. List the equivalents of the three types of alcohol

that we discussed. that we discussed. 8. Describe in one complete sentence why designer 8. Describe in one complete sentence why designer

drugs are so dangerous.drugs are so dangerous.

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person’s response to alcohol?person’s response to alcohol? 2. How much alcohol does it take to 2. How much alcohol does it take to

impact your mind and body?impact your mind and body? 3. What is binge drinking?3. What is binge drinking? 4.What are blackouts?4.What are blackouts? 5. How many teens die every year due to 5. How many teens die every year due to

alcohol-related car accidents?alcohol-related car accidents? 6. How does a person become an 6. How does a person become an

alcoholic?alcoholic?

Teen Drinking VideoTeen Drinking Video

This video is geared towards why This video is geared towards why teenagers drink, and the implications of teenagers drink, and the implications of such an occurrence/addiction. such an occurrence/addiction.

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Tell me two things you learned today about Tell me two things you learned today about alcohol that you did not already know. alcohol that you did not already know.

Be sure your thoughts are in complete Be sure your thoughts are in complete sentences, and elaborate with your thoughts.sentences, and elaborate with your thoughts.