The Health Risks of Alcohol Use Ch. 21 Pg:

Interactive Study Guide 1.Open: iSwifter APP 2.Open the bookmarks tab and choose: “Glencoe chapter activities” 3.Drop Down: “Chapter Activities” 4.Choose: “Chapter 21” 5.Open: “Interactive Study Guides” 6.Open: “Lesson #1” _09/isg/GH_ch21.1_550x420.swf

Choosing to be alcohol free Objective 1: Identify the factors that influence alcohol’s effects. Objective 2: Identify the short-term effects of alcohol. Objective 3: Identify the long-term effects of alcohol Objective 4: Describe binge drinking and alcohol poisoning.

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Worksheet Students are to work on the worksheet individually.

Alcohol Ethanol: the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages. This is a powerful and addictive drug. Fermentation: the chemical action of yeast on sugar.  Water, flavoring, and minerals are mixed with ethanol to produced beverages.

Alcohol Alcohol is a depressant: A drug that slows the central nervous system. Slows reaction time, impairs vision, and diminishes judgment. Intoxication: 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: Females have less water than males. The enzyme that controls alcohol processing is 70% more effective in males than females. Food: Slows the passage of alcohol into the blood stream. Rate of intake: How fast they drink Amount: How much they drink Medicine: alcohol can interfere with the effects of meds and heighten the effects of alcohol.

Effects of alcohol activity 1.Students are to work in groups of 2 2.Open the link below in Google and make a copy so you can type on the worksheet. EVERYONE must fill out their own worksheet UL4rT3yzOoHszyMnjQkA2aqFAGzfzZEu6jK4/edit ?usp=sharinghttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1QEmCokx UL4rT3yzOoHszyMnjQkA2aqFAGzfzZEu6jK4/edit ?usp=sharing

Bodies not designed to handle alcohol Run time 6:09

Long term effects of alcohol Effects of alcohol video clip: – artling-new-study-on-alcohol-use-in-america/ artling-new-study-on-alcohol-use-in-america/ – 9Xkhttp:// 9Xk

Binge Drinking Drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting. Problem among young people Dangerous because it is possible to consume a fatal dose of alcohol

Alcohol Poisoning A severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose. Since alcohol is a depressant, it shuts down involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex that prevents choking.

Effects of alcohol poisoning pg 570 Mental confusion & stupor Coma and an inability to be roused Vomiting and seizures Slow respiration Irregular heartbeat Hypothermia (pale or bluish skin color) After-NIU-Fraternity-Death/ http:// After-NIU-Fraternity-Death/

Interactive health tutor 1.Open: iSwifter APP 2.Open the bookmarks tab and choose: “Glencoe chapter activities” 3.Drop Down: “Chapter Activities” 4.Choose: “Chapter 21” 5.Open: “Interactive Study Guides” 6.Open: “chapter 1a” _health_09/conc_game/english/ch21a/index.htmlhttp://glencoe.com/olc_games/game_engine/content/gln_health/gln _health_09/conc_game/english/ch21a/index.html

Driving under the influence Blood alcohol concentration (BAC): Under 21 years old is zero tolerance. 21 and over is.08 Video : PhLdX6M#! PhLdX6M# Proposed new limit video

Effects from driving under the influence Slower reflexes Reduces a person’s ability to judge distances and speeds Increases risk taking behaviors Reduces a person’s concentration while increasing forgetfulness.