ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community Lesson 1 Year 8 Health ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community Lesson 1

ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community Key Points of the Lesson Facts about alcohol Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body

ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community What is Alcohol? Alcohol is a drug Belongs to a group called depressants Depressants slow down the CNS Other depressants ; Marijuana and Tranquilizers Alcohol is also known as ethyl alcohol or ethynol 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 reduces Slows reflexes Reduces concentration 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 alcohol Excess 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 Image taken from : www.colourbox.com 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 Loss of sensation in hands and feet Memory loss Confusion Hallucinations Heart High Blood Pressure Uneven Pulse Damaged Muscle Tissue Ref : Overhead 9 : How will you feel tomorrow. “Effects of excessive alcohol on the body” Photo taken from www.canstockphoto.com

ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body Liver Swelling Pain Inflammation Scarring Cancer Reproductive System Impotence Nervous System Tingling Loss of sensation in hands and feet Ref : Overhead 9 : How will you feel tomorrow. “Effects of excessive alcohol on the body” Photo taken from www.toons4biz.com

ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body Skin Flushing Perspiring Bruising Muscles Inflamed lining Bleeding Ulcers Pancreas and intestines Pain Inflammation Ref : Overhead 9 : How will you feel tomorrow. “Effects of excessive alcohol on the body” Photo taken : http://imageenvision.com/clipart/24354-clip-art-graphic-of-a-yellow-electric-lightbulb- cartoon-character-flexing-his-arm-muscles-by-toons4biz

ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community Its Different for Guys and Girls…… Physiological differences Anatomy and physiology Women carry less water (Dilute the Alcohol) and more fatty tissue Characteristic differences Women eat less than men, less absorption of alcohol Women drink higher concentrated drinks like champagne and wine 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 Menstrual Cycle, this could influence the BAC depending on stage of cycle The Pill Metabolism of alcohol slows down Pregnancy (These effects aren’t completely clear), Possible issues that may come up researchers have discussed are FAS ( Foetal Alcohol Syndrome) Learning difficulties 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 Whether they were drinkers or not Expectations about drinking The affects to the drinker and/or their friends 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 culture Activity time : 10 mins Some of the common responses Its for grown ups Its for special events or parties People do funny things when they are drunk It causes fights or accidents Its fun It makes you sick Its for men mainly Ref : Lesson plan sheet pg 16 and 17

Worksheets Required What you need to know about alcohol Why People Drink