Alcohol

Vocabulary Ethanol-the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages. Depressant-a drug that slows the central nervous system. Intoxication-is the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person’s physical and mental control is significantly reduced.

Factors that Influence Alcohol’s Effects Body size Gender Food Rate of Intake Amount Medicine Age

Short-term effects of Alcohol Changes to the brain: learning development, memory, judgment, control and coordination is impaired. Heart rate and blood pressure can increase in small amounts opposite effect in large amounts. Dehydration

Long-term effects of alcohol Excessive long term use can lead to Damage to the brain cells Increase in blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack or stroke A physical dependency or addiction Cirrhosis: Healthy liver tissue is replaced with useless scar tissue which leads to liver failure and death.

Long-term effects cont… Damage to the digestive lining of the stomach causing ulcers and stomach cancer

Vocabulary Binge Drinking: Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting. Alcohol poisoning: A severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose. Symptoms include: mental confusion, coma, inability to be roused, vomiting, seizures, slow resp., irreg. heartbeat, hypothermia

Vocabulary 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 user has a chemical need for a drug. What are some factors that influence Alcohol Use?

Factors that Influence Alcohol Use Peer pressure Family Media messages/advertising Spend billions of dollars each year Sponsor sporting events, music concerts, art festivals, and college events Always show youthful, healthy people, having fun.

Alcohol It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to buy, possess, or consume alcohol. Knowing the effects of alcohol on judgement and behavior, come up with a list of 10 things teens might do under the influence of alcohol that they normally wouldn’t do. How can those decisions effect your life?

Alcohol impairs judgment and lowers inhibitions, and can cause a person to compromise his or her values. 25% of sexually active teens use alcohol or drugs before engaging in sexual activity. Teens who drink are 2 times as likely to contract an STD as those who do not drink.

Vocabulary Alcohol abuse: The excessive use of alcohol Alcoholism: Is a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol. Symptoms of alcoholism include: Craving, loss of control, physical dependence, tolerance

Benefits of Living Alcohol Free Maintaining a healthy body, healthy relationships, healthy decisions. Avoiding risky behaviors, avoiding illegal activities, avoiding violence. Achieving your goals!

Vocabulary Blood alcohol concentration (BAC): Is the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage. Proof-measure of the percentage of alcohol in a beverage. Fetal alcohol syndrome: A group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems. Alcoholic: is an addict who is dependent on alcohol.

Alcohol and Driving 1/5 of all teen drivers involved in fatal car accidents have a BAC of .01 % BAC depends on the quantity and type of alcohol that was consumed, the rate of consumption, and body size/gender. 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, 1.25 oz vodka/whiskey has same amount of pure alcohol.

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.

Driving While Intoxicated Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is illegal. Adults with a BAC if 0.08% can be charged with drunk driving. There is no acceptable BAC for those under the age of 21, since it is illegal to use alcohol.

The Consequences for DWI or DUI include: Injuries to or death of the driver and others. Arrest, jail time, court appearance and fine or bail, police record & possible lawsuits. Severely restricted driving privileges and/or immediate confiscation of driver’s license. Higher auto insurance rates or a canceled insurance policy.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome(FAS) FAS: A group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems Effects of FAS: Small head, deformities of face, hands, and feet Heart, liver, kidney defects Vision and hearing problem Learning difficulties and short attention span Hyperactivity, anxiety, and social withdrawal

Vocabulary Alcoholic: Is an addict who is dependent on alcohol. Recovery: Is the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life. Sobriety: Is living without alcohol (alcohol free). Rehabilitation: Process of learning to cope with the stress of everyday living without alcohol.

CIRRHOSIS Disease in which useless scar tissue replaces normal liver tissue. Alcohol causes serious damage to the liver.

Vocabulary Reverse Tolerance: A condition in which less and less alcohol causes intoxication. Blackout: Periods of time the drinker cannot recall. Hangover: Term for the physical symptoms that are the aftereffects of drinking too much. Overdose: Taking an excessive amount of a drug that leads to a coma or death.

3 Stages of Alcoholism Stage 1- Abuse: Starts as social drinking but a dependence begins to develop. Stage 2- Dependence: Person cannot stop drinking and is physically dependent on alcohol. Usually tries to hide the problem. Stage 3- Addiction: Person is completely addicted, liver and long-term effects start to take place. Would experience severe withdrawal symptoms if they quit drinking.

4 Steps to Recovery Step 1-Admission: The person admits they have a drinking problem Step 2-Detoxification: A process in which the body adjust to functioning without alcohol Step 3-Counseling: Getting help learning how to change behaviors and live without alcohol Step 4-Recovery: Person takes responsibility for their own life.

Treatment for Alcohol Abuse Al-Anon / Alateen Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) National Association for Children of Alcoholics