http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=PdFoAr5QdwA

ALCOHOL

The harmful effects of Alcohol

• The Brain• The Liver• The Heart• The Person• The Family

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Bgl7jXtLAwY

Alcohol & The Brain

Regulates the feeling of pleasure and sends a reward signal to the Prefrontal cortex.

Figure 11. Regions of the brain affected by alcohol.

Controls coordination & Movement

Memory Lapses

May result in death

Alcohol, the Liver, & the Gallbladder

Tolerance• Taking more of a drug to get the same

effect.• The body gets used to the drug.–1 beer = a buzz

After a while 1 beer no longer gives the same effect so the person needs 2

Tolerance may lead to dependence.

Tolerance may lead to Dependence

Drug dependence.Mentally or physically.

Drug dependence is a person’s belief that he or she needs a drug.Mental

Physical The body’s need for a drug

These lead to ADDICTION

Alcoholic Content of Beverages

Beer & wine contain a lower percentage of alcohol by volumethan whiskey. However, 12oz. can of beer or 5oz. Glass of wineIs the same as a 1.5 oz shot of whiskey

BACBLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION

• QUANTITY• SPEED• FOOD• MOOD • GENDER• WEIGHT• OTHER DRUGS• .08 = LEGALLY INTOXICATED

After FastingAfter Eating

Blood Alcohol Concentration

BACMale & Female

ALCOHOL ASSIGNMENTDUE: Thursday 12/6

100 points

• Make an Anti-Drinking brochure– Criterion• Turned in on time 25pts.• The brochure must be in color (crayons, markers,

computerized) and neatly presented. 25pts.• Must have facts related to

– Cirrhosis 10pts.– B.A.C (Blood Alcohol Concentration) 10pts.– Alcoholism 10pts.– Alcohol concentration 10pts.– Negative Impact on family and relationships 10pts.