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3 Types of Alcohol Beer - an alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops. Wine - an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice. Liquor - alcoholic drink, especially distilled spirits.

Reasons we use alcohol? What are two reason you think young students like yourself turn to using alcohol? Reasons: 1. 2.

Key Terms Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) – Is the percentage of alcohol in a person’s blood. Also known as “blood alcohol levels”. Intoxication – is the physical and mental changes produced by drinking alcohol. Alcohol Abuse – the failure to drink in moderation or at appropriate times. Binge Drinking - the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) – happens when a person who is legally intoxicated or who is using illegal drugs drives a motor vehicle.

Key Terms Continued… Alcoholism – is a physical and physiological dependence on alcohol. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – is a group of birth defects that can happen when a pregnant woman drinks or consumes alcohol.

Factors That Determine Alcohol’s Effects on the Body Amount of Alcohol Consumed Weight Amount of Food consumed Drinking Habits Gender Genetic Factors

Blood Alcohol Content

BAC – Blood Alcohol Content BAC is exactly what it sounds like – blood alcohol concentration. In layman’s terms, whenever one drinks alcohol based drinks, the alcohol is absorbed into the  body. Obviously whenever you consume more, more alcohol is put in your blood stream, increasing your blood alcohol concentration.  All over the United States, a person is lawfully drunk if or when their BAC level is greater than .08% when driving a motor vehicle or while in public. Would you think it is a high or low figure? It might seem that only a tenth of one percent is a minuscule number. Unfortunately, a blood alcohol concentration of greater than .20 – a fifth of a single percent, can be lethal!

Binge Drinking

Binge Drinking Binge drinking is a serious but preventable public health problem. This typically happens when men consume 5 or more drinks or women consume 4 or more drinks in about 2 hours. Most people who binge drink are not alcohol dependent. Binge drinking is twice as common among men than among women. Four in five total binge drinks are consumed by men. Over 90% of U.S. adults who drink excessively report binge drinking in the past 30 days.

Binge Drinking Health Concerns Unintentional injuries such as car crashes, falls, burns, and alcohol poisoning. Violence including homicide, suicide, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault. Sexually transmitted diseases. Unintended pregnancy and poor pregnancy outcomes Chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, and liver disease. Cancer of the breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, and colon. Memory and learning problems. Alcohol dependence.

Driving Under the Influence Most states have now set .08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) as the legal limit for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI). For commercial drivers, a BAC of .04% can result in a DUI or DWI conviction nationwide. For those under 21 years old, there is a zero tolerance limit―even the smallest amount of alcohol is grounds for a DUI or DWI arrest. Being convicted of driving under the influence can also impact your life in ways you may not be aware of: Loss of employment, prevention of employment in certain jobs Higher insurance rates, serious financial setbacks Personal and family embarrassment Having that conviction on your driving records for years―if not forever.

Warning Signs of Alcoholism Drinking more alcohol, or for longer, than intended Trying to cut down or stop drinking but being unsuccessful Spending a lot of time drinking or feeling sick from a hangover or other aftereffects Experiencing interference in daily life and relationships because of drinking or being sick from drinking too much Having cravings for alcohol Continuing to drink even though it hurt relationships with friends and family Cutting back on, or giving up, hobbies to consume more alcohol Repeatedly being in situations where alcohol put one at risk of harm Having to consume more alcohol to experience the desired effects Continuing to consume alcohol even though it worsens a health condition, including anxiety or depression Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when alcohol’s effects began to wear off

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Drinking alcohol during her pregnancy can cause a woman's baby to be born with birth defects and developmental disabilities. In fact, alcohol (beer, wine, or hard liquor) is the leading cause of preventable birth defects and developmental disabilities in the United States. Babies exposed to alcohol in the womb can develop fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). These disorders include a wide range of physical, behavioral, and learning problems. The most severe type of FASD is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). It is caused by heavy drinking during pregnancy.

FASD Continued… There is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy. Any amount of alcohol can harm a developing fetus and increase the risk of miscarriage. Alcohol easily passes through the placenta, the organ that nourishes a baby during pregnancy. Alcohol exposure during the first trimester — perhaps before a woman even knows she is pregnant — can cause major birth defects. Later in the pregnancy, drinking alcohol can cause poor growth and brain damage that could lead to learning and behavioral problems. These problems can be prevented by not drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. Do not drink if you are trying to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

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