YEAR 8 HEALTH

ALCOHOL T H E E F F E C T S O N T H E I N D I V I D U A L A N D T H E

C O M M U N I T Y

LESSON 1

ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY

Key Points of the Lesson

1. Facts about alcohol2. Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular

parts of the Body

ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY

What is Alcohol?1. Alcohol is a drug

2. Belongs to a group called depressants

3. Depressants slow down the CNS

4. Other depressants ; Marijuana and Tranquilizers

5. Alcohol is also known as ethyl alcohol or ethynol

6. By product of fermentation ; sugar plus yeast

Ref : Lesson Plans pg 21. Lesson 3 : information about alcohol

ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY

Facts about alcohol

Slows down the CNS includes signals to the brain

People with alcohol in their system feel more relaxed and more uninhibited

People react differently to alcohol

Alcohol passes into the bloodstream from stomach to the small intestine

Broken down by the liver and it takes about an hour in a ¾ of a standard drink

Alcohol reduces1.Slows reflexes2.Reduces concentration3.Affects judgement and co ordination

Ref : Student Worksheet Changes and Choices Sheet pg 110

ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY

Facts about alcoholExcess alcohol May cause confusion Blurred vision Poor muscle control Excessive amounts can cause death and coma Regular Heavy Drinking can result in brain damage, heart and liver disease and ulcers

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Ref : Student Worksheet Changes and Choices Sheet pg 110

ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY

Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body

Brain

1. Loss of sensation in hands and feet

2. Memory loss

3. Confusion

4. Hallucinations

Heart

5. High Blood Pressure

6. Uneven Pulse

7. Damaged Muscle Tissue

Ref : Overhead 9 : How will you feel tomorrow. “Effects of excessive alcohol on the body”

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ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY

Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body

Liver

1. Swelling

2. Pain

3. Inflammation

4. Scarring

5. Cancer

Reproductive System

6. Impotence

Nervous System

7. Tingling

8. Loss of sensation in hands and feet

Ref : Overhead 9 : How will you feel tomorrow. “Effects of excessive alcohol on the body”

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ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY

Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body

Skin

1. Flushing

2. Perspiring

3. Bruising

Muscles

4. Inflamed lining

5. Bleeding

6. Ulcers

Pancreas and intestines

7. Pain

8. Inflammation

9. Bleeding

Ref : Overhead 9 : How will you feel tomorrow. “Effects of excessive alcohol on the body”

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ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY

Its Different for Guys and Girls……

Physiological differences1. Anatomy and physiology2. Women carry less water (Dilute the Alcohol) and more fatty tissue

Characteristic differences3. Women eat less than men, less absorption of alcohol4. Women drink higher concentrated drinks like champagne and wine5. Men drink beer which has a lower concentrate on alcohol

Ref : Rethinking Drinking pg 11

ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY

Its Different for Guys and Girls……

Hormonal Differences

1. Menstrual Cycle, this could influence the BAC depending on stage of cycle

The Pill

2. Metabolism of alcohol slows down

Pregnancy

(These effects aren’t completely clear), Possible issues that may come up researchers have discussed are

3. FAS ( Foetal Alcohol Syndrome)

4. Learning difficulties

5. Weight issues

Ref : Rethinking Drinking pg 11

ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY

Class Activity 1 : Alcohol as part of our culture

We are going to ask the students to share a childhood memory relating to alcohol or an event where they saw people drinking.

Point out facts like

1. Whether they were drinkers or not

2. Expectations about drinking

3. The affects to the drinker and/or their friends

4. What are your personal opinions or knowledge you may have on alcohol

In this activity we DO NOT under any circumstances use names or places, please speak in the third person when talking to your fellow students

ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY

Class Activity 2 : Alcohol as part of our cultureActivity time : 10 mins

Some of the common responses

1. Its for grown ups

2. Its for special events or parties

3. People do funny things when they are drunk

4. It causes fights or accidents

5. Its fun

6. It makes you sick

7. Its for men mainly

Ref : Lesson plan sheet pg 16 and 17

WORKSHEETS REQUIRED

1.What you need to know about alcohol

2.Why People Drink