Alcohol Gaining knowledge about addictive substances and the process of addiction can help individuals make better decisions.

Activity Directions You will receive 12 pieces of paper, 3 of each color, and will write on each one as follows: Blue – names of 3 people you like a lot Green - 3 special things or possessions Orange – 3 activities you enjoy White - 3 personal attributes, abilities, talents, or characteristics

Downhill Slide “What” Questions: How hard was it to choose: 3 people? 3 possessions? 3 activities? 3 personal attributes?

“So What”? From which category was it most difficult to choose which square to tear up? Why? How did you feel as your pieces of paper were being torn up? How was it different when someone else chose the papers to tear up?

Applying your Knowledge How does this activity show the loss of control an addicted person experiences? What does this activity show about the consequences of addiction?

Alcohol Concentrations Beer4-6% Wine12-20% Liquor40-50% 80 Proof = 40% alcohol 100 Proof = 50% alcohol 12 oz Beer = 5 oz Wine = 1-1/2 oz Liquor

What Drinking does to the body

Circulatory System Alcohol enters the blood, causing the blood vessels to dilate. Blood flow is increased, especially to the skin. 1. The body loses heat 2. Body temperature drops

Heart Heart muscle weakens Irregular heart beat Blood Vessels dilate = Blood Pressure drops Hypothermia: Body Temperature drops Heart Attack & Stroke - Risk increases

Healthy HeartAlcoholic Heart

Nervous System Alcohol impairs Behavior Judgment Memory Intellectual abilities Problem-solving abilities

Effects on Brain Alcohol is a Sedative Depresses (slows down) nerve cells in the brain = Slow reaction time. Damage to the Brain can be permanent cell death, mental disorders, addiction Dulls vision, hearing, smell and taste Large doses of alcohol can cause respiratory failure, coma, and death

Digestive System Liver : Cirrhosis (scar tissue; jaundice) Alcoholic Hepatitis Pancreas Pancreatitis (chronic inflammation) Stomach Irritation and Inflammation of Lining causes Nausea, Vomiting, Ulcers, Bleeding sores, Cancer Small Intestine cannot process nutrients and vitamins Colon Diarrhea, Ulcers, Cancer

Alcohol and the Liver Oxidation: alcohol changes to water carbon dioxide energy One-half an ounce of alcohol per hour. Cirrhosis of the liver: permanent scar tissue with no blood flow.

Other Systems affected Muscular System Muscles weaken and atrophy Pain and Tenderness Skeletal System Interferes with Calcium absorption Respiratory System Lowered resistance to infection Breathing may stop = death Urinary System Increased urine production = dehydration Irritation and inflammation of bladder

The Hangover A Mild form of Withdrawal Symptoms: Headache, vomiting, nausea Cure: Time Causes: Irritation of CNS (nerves) Dehydration of Body Cells Irritation of Stomach lining

Universal Withdrawal Symptoms Lack concentration Depression Irritability Drug Craving Lack of Energy Loss of Appetite (or increased)

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