1. ALCOHOL: A DANGEROUS DRUG
Alcohol is classified as a depressant.
Depressant: A drug that slows body functions
(BAC) Blood Alcohol Concentration (Content)
a way to measure the level of alcohol in a person’s body
Person’s BAC is influenced by:
Gender Percent of body fat
Body weight Amount of food in stomach
Rate of drinking (your environment)

2. Over 15,000 lives have been saved per year since we have raised our drinking age. (21)
Drivers under 21 are considered legally a BAC of .01
“Zero Tolerance”
Adult drivers are considered legally a BAC of .08
Intoxicated: being affected by alcohol
Each drink is about
Takes about 1 ¼ hour to get out of system per drink

3. Proof is the amount of alcohol in a drink
100 proof equals 50% alcohol
Beer has about 2-6 % alcohol
Wines are usually % alcohol
Distilled spirits have 40-55% alcohol

4. EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE BODY
Feeling of warmth, and well-being; slight impairment of judgment
(1 drink in 1-hour)
Inhibitions are lessened; judgment impaired, behavior can become impulsive or silly
(2 drinks in 1-hour)
Reflexes and coordination impaired; speech and hearing slightly affected
(3 drinks in 1-hour)

5. EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE BODY
Legally drunk in most states; vision, hearing, judgment, reflexes, coordination impaired (4 drinks in 1-hour)
Intoxication; coordination seriously affected; vision blurred, speech and hearing severely impaired
(6 drinks 1-hour)
Intoxication extreme; no control over thoughts and perceptions; walking and even standing becomes difficult (8 drinks 1-hour)

6. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to a hangover.
Hangover-Uncomfortable physical effects brought on by the use of alcohol.
Symptoms of hangover: headache, nausea, upset stomach, and dizziness.
Cure for a hangover is rest & re-hydration of the body (alcohol dehydrates the body).

7. Long Terms Effects:
Hepatitis: inflammation of the liver; symptoms include yellowing of the skin, high fever, and weakness.

8. Long Terms Effects (continued):
Cirrhosis: liver cells are replaced by useless scar tissue, no longer able to metabolize food properly.

9. ALCOHOL: A DANGEROUS DRUG
Long Term Effects (continued):
Interrupts REM sleeping.
Lowers your white blood cell count.
Kills brain cells.
Damage to the heart muscle.
Women can increase their chance for breast cancer.
Increases your chances for cancer

10. ALCOHOL: A DANGEROUS DRUG
Long Term Effects (continued):
Delirium Tremens - (DT’s) when an alcoholic goes without alcohol for a period of time, the body runs out of the supply to which it is addicted.
Fever
Unquenchable Thirst
Hallucinations

11. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Low birth weight is a sign of FAS.
Small teeth, faulty enamel, irregular earlobes, wide set eyes and other facial deformities.
Smaller hearts/heart defects.
Physical and mental growth rate is slower during childhood.
Most remain mentally retarded w/ a IQ range.
Exposing the fetus to drugs during the first 12 to 13 weeks is particularly hazardous

14. Binge Drinking
Alcohol is a poison
If a person drinks enough at one time, it can cause immediate death.
Binge drinking is a serious problem among teenagers and young adults who take part in drinking games.

15. Binge Drinking Video

16. Non-Drinker
Drinker

17. 4 stages of drinking
Beginning phase involves experimental use or sneaking a drink at a social event.
Usually done with friends
Tolerance is low
Easy to feel a buzz
Defying parents

18. 4 stages of drinking
(2) Using more/Drinking more
Start lying to parents & friends
Feelings of guilt about the lies
May forget or blackout
Increased tolerance
Preoccupied with drinking

19. (3) Using alcohol regularly
4 stages of drinking
(3) Using alcohol regularly
School work & attendance are affected
Hiding bottles
Start getting into legal hassles
Family Relationship deteriorates
Drinks in the morning
Out of control once drinking starts

20. (4) This stage is addiction
4 stages of drinking
(4) This stage is addiction
Being high all the time is the norm
Need alcohol to cope
Blackouts are more frequent
Self-Hate - little or no self-esteem
Must get help or face the possibility of death

22. Goals of Aftercare Program
Continued sobriety
Participation in AA’s 12 step recovery program
Adjustment to reentry into family life through counseling
Development of self-awareness and social skills
Learning recreational alternatives to alcohol
Establishment of a network of support people who are also recovering.

23. ANTI-DRINKING ORGANIZATIONS
S.A.D.D
Students Against Destructive Decisions
M.A.D.D
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
R.I.D
Remove Intoxicated Drivers

24. Self-help programs for the Alcoholic & Family
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - This group is for the alcoholic. It is a 12 step program. The first step is to realize that he or she is powerless over alcohol.
Al-Anon – Is designed to help family members to talk about problems of living with an alcoholic.
Alateen – Is designed to help teenagers cope with the same situation.

25. Decision-making Model
Should you let him drive you home?
You’re at a party, and it’s getting late. Your
friend Cliff, who drove you to the party, says
he’s ready to drive you home. He tells you he
hasn’t been drinking, but you’re sure he’s
had at least two or three beers. You can not
drive yet.
What would you do?