 What is synergism?  Is alcohol a stimulant?  Why do women get drunk faster?  What is Cirrhosis?  What does B.A.C. stand for?

After consumption, alcohol is not digested. It is absorbed right into the blood stream from the digestive system. This happens almost immediately

 Beer: 12 oz.  Wine: 5 oz.  Liquor: 1.5 oz.  What beverage has more alcohol in it?

 Percentage of alcohol volume.  To determine the percentage, divide proof by 2 (80 proof is 40% alcohol)  The more alcohol concentrate, the faster it is absorbed.

 Alcohol immediately enters the blood stream and circulates to all body parts. NO DIGESTION IS NEEDED.  Once it reaches the brain it: Delays reactions Loss of inhibitions Impaired coordination and senses (vision, hearing and speech.) Slowed reflexes and mental process Impaired judgment Illness (blackouts, hangovers, headache)

BAC LevelMetabolism Time in Hours Alcohol Metabolizes at a rate of about.015 BAC every hour.

 Euphoria: BAC  Excitement: BAC  Confused:  Stupor:  Death/Coma:

 The person becomes more confident and daring. They have trouble paying attention. They have more color in their face. They lack good judgment, acting on impulse. They find tasks requiring fine motor control difficult.

 The person may become sleepy. Their short term memory is impaired. Their reaction time is greatly reduced. Their gross motor skills are uncoordinated. They have trouble maintaining their balance. Vision becomes blurry. Their senses become dull (hearing, tasting, touch, etc.)

 The person might not know where they are or what they are doing. Walking may be difficult. Emotions run high - aggressive, withdrawn, overly affectionate. Vision is very blurry. They are very sleepy. The sensation of pain is dulled.

 The person can barely move. They do not respond to external stimuli. Walking or standing is impossible. They may vomit repeatedly. They may become unconscious.

 The person is unconscious. Pupils are unresponsive to light. Body temperature is lower than normal. Breathing is shallow. Pulse rate is slow. Death may occur.

 Physical Cirrhosis of the liver or cancer Muscles and bones weakened Higher rate of heart disease and heart cancer Stomach ulcers, mouth cancer, stomach and mouth cancer Can result in permanent damage to the brain.

 Mental and Emotional Blackouts Hallucinations Failure of judgment Personality disorder

F.A.S. – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome The group of birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn child. OCCURS IN THE WOMB. When alcohol in the mothers blood passes into the unborn baby’s blood.

 Growth, mental and physical problems that occur in children when a mother drinks while pregnant.  Symptoms: Small upper lip Narrow small eyes Small heart Heart defects Delayed development Poor growth and development

 Caught using a fake I.D.- They are illegal to have in possession and can result in drivers license suspension.  Attempt to purchase- Suspension of driver’s license.  Zero Tolerance- If you are driving with ANY level of alcohol in your system you get 4 points on your driving record, heavier fines, OWI, DUI, MIP etc.  Youth Consumption- Illegal to have ANY amount of alcohol in body at any time. Can get 90 days in jail and up to $500 in fines.

 Social problems, such as fighting and lack of participation in youth activities.  Legal problems, such as arrest for driving or physically hurting someone while drunk.  Physical problems, such as hangovers or illnesses.  Unwanted, unplanned, and unprotected sexual activity.  Disruption of normal growth and sexual development.  Physical and sexual assault.  Higher risk for suicide and homicide.  Alcohol-related car crashes and other unintentional injuries, such as burns, falls, and drowning.  Memory problems.  Abuse of other drugs.  Changes in brain development that may have life-long effects.  Death from alcohol poisoning.

 Accidents: Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with approximately 75,000 deaths per year.2 Alcohol is a factor in approximately 41% of all deaths from motor vehicle crashes 54%  The percentage of teens in high school who drink and drive has decreased by more than half since 1991.

1 in 10  One in 10 teens in high school drinks and drives.* 17x  Young drivers (ages 16-20) are 17 times more likely to die in a crash when they have a blood alcohol concentration of.08% than when they have not been drinking.

 Lake Shore High School 

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