1. ALCOHOL
CHAPTER 21

2. The Health Risks of Alcohol Use
Lesson 1

3. Do Now
Alcohol Pre-Test
Exploding the Myths worksheet

4. Alcohol Made up of ethanol (alcohol) Addictive
Consumption during teen years can slow brain development
Can be produced synthetically
Natural production is called fermentation (chemical actions of yeast on sugars)

5. Short Term Effects
Intoxication – state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.
Slows central nervous system
Slows reaction time
Impairs judgement
Alcohol stays in the system until the liver can break it down

6. Factors that Influence Alcohol Effects
Body size
Gender
Food
Rate of intake
Amount
Medicine

7. Alcohol and Drug Interactions
The body may absorb the drug or alcohol more slowly, increasing the length of time that alcohol or the drug is in the body.
Alcohol use can decrease the effectiveness of some medications and increase the effectiveness of others.
Enzymes in the body can change some medications into chemicals that can damage the liver or other organs.

8. Long Term Effects Damage to brain cells Reduction in brain size
Increase in blood pressure
Heart attack or stroke
Buildup of fat cells in the liver
Damage to digestive lining of the stomach
Destruction of the pancreas

9. Binge Drinking
Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting

10. Alcohol Poisoning
Severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose
Symptoms include:
Mental confusion and stupor
Coma and inability to be roused
Vomiting and seizures
Slow respiration
Irregular heartbeat
Hypothermia or low body temperature
MEDICAL EMERGENCY! CALL 911

11. In class assignment
Figures 21.3 and 21.4

12. Homework
What’s in a Drink? worksheet
Proof It! worksheet

13. Live Alcohol-Free
Lesson 2

14. Do Now
Reasons to Drink worksheet

15. Alcohol Use
Psychological dependence – a condition in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally.
Physiological dependence – a condition in which the use has a chemical need for the drug.

16. Factors that Influence Alcohol Use
Peer pressure
Family
Media messages

17. Advertising
Companies spend billions to advertise products in a way that is enticing for teenagers such as:
At or during sporting events, festivals, concerts
In newspapers and magazines
During popular tv commercial breaks
Using models and young people having fun

18. Health Risks
Law – it is illegal for anyone under 21 to consume alcohol in the US
Violence – alcohol decreases cognition and judgment between right and wrong
School – most schools have a zero tolerance for students using alcohol at school events and students may be suspended or expelled
Sexual activity – intoxicated people are more likely to engage in sexual activities they would otherwise avoid
Teens who drink often are twice as likely to contract an STD as teens who do not drink

19. Alcohol and Family
25% of all teens are exposed to alcohol abuse within their families which puts them at high risk for
Neglect
Abuse
Social isolation
Economic hardship
Personal use of alcohol
Mental illness
Physical problems

20. Benefits of Living Alcohol-Free
Maintaining a healthy body
Establishing healthy relationships
Making healthy decisions
Avoiding risky behavior
Avoiding illegal activities
Avoiding violence
Achieving your goals

21. In class assignment
Refusal Skills

22. Homework
TV Time worksheet

23. Impacts of Alcohol Abuse
Lesson 3

24. Do Now
How Much Do You Know? worksheet

25. Driving
Blood alcohol concentration or BAC is the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage.
BAC depends on:
Quantity and type of alcohol
Rate of consumption
Body size
gender
Any amount of alcohol in the blood can cause the following:
Slow reflexes
Reduced ability to judge distances and speeds
Increase in risk-taking behaviors
Reduced concentration and increased forgetfulness

26. DWI or DUI
Driving while intoxicated DWI or driving under the influence is classified as such when an adult has a BAC of 0.08%
For teenagers there is no legal BAC percentage. ZERO TOLERANCE
Consequences of a DWI or DUI include:
Injuries to or death of the driver and others
Arrest/jail time
Court appearance, fines, bail
Police record
Lawsuits
Restricted driving privileges
Revoked license
Higher car insurance

27. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A female who drinks during pregnancy can harm her fetus
Effects of FAS include:
Small head and deformities of face, hands or feet
Heart, liver and kidney problems
Vision and hearing problems
CNS problems
Developmental disabilities
Poor coordination
Difficulties learning
Short attention span
Hyperactivity and anxiety

28. In class assignment
DUI poem

29. Homework Answer the following questions in your notebooks
Who are the other characters in the poem?
Who is the poem addressed to?
Where is the plot taking place?
Who is the main character of the poem? Describe the person?
What does the main character feel like? (physically and mentally

30. Alcoholism
Lesson 4

31. Do Now
Checklist – Addiction worksheet

32. Alcoholism
Alcoholism is physical or psychological dependence on alcohol and affects the drinker and people around him or her.
Symptoms of alcoholism include:
Craving – strong need for alcohol to manage daily challenges
Loss of control – inability to limit intake
Physical dependence – withdrawal symptoms
Tolerance – need to drink high amounts to feel its effects

33. Alcoholics An addict who is dependent on alcohol
Not limited to any age, race, socioeconomic or ethnic group
Behaviors may range from violent to withdrawn
Children of alcoholics are 4 times more likely to become alcoholics
Drinking at a younger age increase the risk of alcoholism

34. Stages of Alcoholism Stage 1 – ABUSE Stage 2 – DEPENDENCE
Stage 3 - ADDICTION

35. Stage 1 - ABUSE Beings with social drinking
Physical and psychological dependence develops
May experience blackouts and memory loss
May lie or make up excuses to justify his or her drinking

36. Stage 2 - DEPENDENCE Person cannot stop drinking
Physical dependence on alcohol
Tries to hide the problem
Performance at work, school and home suffers

37. Stage 3 - ADDICTION Final stage of alcoholism
Liver mat be damaged so less alcohol may be required to cause intoxication
Withdrawal symptoms are experienced when the person stops drinking

38. In class assignment
Stages of Alcoholism Cards

39. Homework
Drinking on the Job worksheet

40. Getting Help
Lesson 5

41. Do Now
Checklist – Addiction worksheet

42. Effects of Alcoholism on Family
15 million alcoholics and problem drinkers in the US
Contributes to the 4 leading causes of accidental death:
Car accidents
Falling
Drowning
House fires
Plays a major role in violent crimes such as:
Homicide, robbery and rape
People close to alcoholics may develop co-dependency where they ignore their own emotional and physical needs to focus on the needs of the alcoholic.

43. Treatment Alcoholism cannot be cured but can be treated
Recovery – process of learning to live an alcohol-free life.
Recovering alcoholics commit to a life of sobriety – living without alcohol

44. Programs Al-Anon Alcoholics Anonymous
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Routing Service
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
SAMSHA’s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

45. Steps to Recovery
Step 1 – Admission – person admits to having a drinking problem
Step 2 – Detoxification – person goes through detoxification, a process in which the body adjusts to functioning without alcohol
Step 3 – Counseling – person receives counseling to help him or her learn to change behaviors and live without alcohol
Step 4 – Recovery - person takes responsibility for his or her own life

46. In class assignment
At the Movies worksheet

47. Homework
Chapter 22 Study Guide

48. 20/20
Video

49. Video