1. Good Morning!

2. Alcohol
Drug- Is a chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a person body.
Depressant- Slowing the body’s normal reactions, and slows the brain.
May Cause– confusion, decreased alertness, poor coordination, blurred vision, drowsiness
Produced by fermentation. Carbon dioxide and alcohol are produced in the process.

3. Proof To calculate the alcohol content you need to divide by 2
Example: 80 proof vodka is ______ percent alcohol
12 oz. beer = 1.25 oz. shot (liquor) = 5 oz. of wine

5. Teens and Alcohol
In the US you must be ____ years old to purchase, possess or drink alcohol
Zero Tolerance Policy- For teens and others under the age of 21 it is illegal to use.
Teens are influenced by:
Risks of underage drinking:

6. Teens and Alcohol Teens are influenced by:
Peers–
To fit in, friends are doing it, think everyone is doing it
Family—
Rules and guidance, may have alcoholic family member
Media
Advertisements, commercials, TV, movies

7. Teens and Alcohol Risks of Underage Drinking:
Injury/death
Sexual assault/rape
Violence
Brain damage
Problems with alcohol later in life
Suspension– school, sports, etc.
Legal problems- prison
Lose license
Affects growth and develpment

8. Concept Map: Risks of Using Alcohol
Schoolwork Suffers
Teens who use alcohol do _poorly__ because they miss school, are __inattentive__ , misbehave, and are irresponsible.
Poor Decisions
A person under the influence of alcohol might take _risks_ that he or she would not normally take. Examples of poor choices while using alcohol include _sexual_ activity, drug use, and criminal behavior.

9. Concept Map: Risks of Using Alcohol
Driving Drunk
When a person uses alcohol, his or her _coordination_ , concentration, and vision are not sharp enough to drive _safely_. As a result, the chances that he or she will be in an _accident_ are high. Drunk driving is not safe for the driver or _passengers_.
Violent Behavior
When a person uses alcohol to _cover_ emotions of anger and sadness, he or she may suffer from mood swings that lead to violent, _abusive_ behavior.

10. Concept Map: Risks of Using Alcohol
Damaged Relationships
When people drink, their __personalities_ change, they lose interest in activities they used to _enjoy_ , and they often _lie_ and do not keep their word. As a result, they push away friends and family members and become _lonely_.

11. Good Morning!
Please turn in your current event to the desk. ** If you sent me the link, please write that on your sheet.**
Take out all your alcohol materials and be ready to start immediately. We have A LOT of materials to discuss!!!

12. Intoxication
State in which a person’s mental and physical abilities are impaired by alcohol or another substance

13. Short Term Affects on Body Systems
Cardiovascular System-
Heart rate and blood pressure
Core body temperature decreases.
Excretory System-
Kidneys increase urine production.
Drinker losses more water from the body then usual.

14. Short Term Affects on Body Systems
Nervous System
Brain activity slows down
Coordination becomes impaired
Reflexes become sluggish
Digestive System
Too much alcohol can cause vomiting

15. Affect on Behavior Blackout- period of time a drink can’t recall
Loss of judgment and self-control
Decreases natural fears

16. Blood Alcohol Concentration(BAC)
The amount of alcohol in a person blood.
Example: A BAC of .1 percent means one-tenth of one percent of the fluid in the blood is alcohol
Legal limit
.1 percent in most of USA
PA is .08 percent

17. Blood Alcohol Concentration(BAC)
Factors affecting BAC
- Rate of Consumption- drinking faster than the liver can break down alcohol increases BAC
- Gender- stomach and liver production is better in males.
- Body size- smaller people, higher BAC
- Amount of food in the stomach
--empty stomach = higher BAC

18. Hangover After effects of drinking
Include nausea, upset stomach, headache, sensitivity to noise

19. Threatening Effects
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)- If have more than .08 BAC then charged with DUI, if over 21. What if you are under 21?
Overdose- Taking an excessive amount of a drug that leads to a coma or death.
Binge Drinking- The consumption of excessive amount of alcohol at one sitting. Affects teens more often because teens will have higher BAC then adults with use of alcohol.
Interacts with other drugs

21. Long Term Risks of Alcohol
Brain
Destroys nerve cells
Impairs memory and ability to concentrate
Seriously affects teenagers
Liver
Interferes with its ability to break down fats
Cirrhosis- The fat-filled liver cells die, leaving behind useless scar tissue. Can lead to liver failure and death.

22. Long Term Risks of Alcohol
Heart
Increase blood pressure, irregular heart beat
Build up of fatty deposits increase risk of heart attack
Digestive System
Increase risk of mouth, tongue, stomach cancer
Chronic diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, ulcers

23. Alcoholism-- disease in which people can no longer control their use of alcohol
Dependence - brain develops a chemical need for alcohol and can’t function normally without it
Addiction - results and the drinker has no control over his/her drinking; affects the brain causing…
Tolerance– state in which the drinker’s body needs more alcohol to achieve the original effect
Stage 1– drinker uses alcohol to relieve stress from problems
Stage 2- drinker can’t stop after one drink and feels a constant need to drink
Stage 3– drinker rapidly loses physical, mental and emotional health

24. Alcoholism’s Effects on Others
Unpredictable behavior
Embarrassment
Violence
Neglect
Money problems
Legal problems
Divorce
Medical Expenses
Clinics/Rehab Centers
Injuries
Loss of productivity
150,000 deaths per year

25. Stages of Treatment Acknowledge the problem – ask for help
Detoxification - alcohol is removed from the body
Rehabilitation – learning to cope with everyday life without alcohol

26. Refusal Skills prepare for peer pressure stick to your decision---
Say “no” firmly
Tell why not
Offer another idea
Promptly leave
avoid high pressure situations
find alternatives to parties
refuse rides from drinkers

27. Concept Map– Short Term Effects
Intoxication
The more a person drinks, the more _drunk_ he or she becomes. Intoxication is measured by the _blood_ alcohol concentration.
The Brain and Nervous System
A person’s judgment, ability to think and to make _decisions_ ,reaction time, motor skills, and self-control are more _impaired_ with each drink. Alcohol is a _depressant_ , a drug that slows down the activity of the brain and the nervous system, so _messages_ do not get through.

28. Concept Map– Short Term Effects
Heart Rate
As a person drinks, the blood vessels get _wider_ bringing blood closer to the surface of the skin and making the person feel _warmer_ even though his or her temperature is _dropping_.
Liver and Kidneys
Damage to the liver results in cirrhosis, which is scarring and _destruction_ of the liver tissue.

29. Concept Map– Long Term Effects
Liver and Kidneys
Damage to the liver results in cirrhosis, which is scarring and _destruction_ of the liver tissue.
Stomach
Ulcers or open _sores_ in the stomach lining form over time and are painful.
Pregnancy
The babies of women who _drink_ while they are pregnant are born with fetal alcohol syndrome, causing birth defects and _learning_ problems.

30. Concept Map– Long Term Effects
Alcoholics
Alcoholics can _overcome_ their addiction with the support of groups like Alcoholics Anonymous
Addiction
The disease of alcoholism, _addiction_ to alcohol, can progress to the point where alcohol is the most _important_ , the controlling element, of an alcoholic’s life.
Since alcohol is an _addictive_ drug, a person develops a physical and psychological need for the drug and feels _sick_ without it.

31. Project Due Date: December 1

32. Alcohol– Short Term Effects
Trouble w/ the law
Headache
Drunk/intoxicated
Drowsiness
Nausea
Impaired vision
Memory loss
Family problems
Imparied judgment
Slurred speech
Accidents
Hangover
Increase urination
Dehydration
Slower reflexes
Increase heart rate
Slower brain activity
Overdose
Poor balance and coordination

33. Alcohol– LongTerm Effects
Kidney disease
Liver disease
cirrhosis
Addiction/dependency
Alcoholism
Alcohol poisoning
Memory loss
Cancer
Heart disease
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Brain damage
Heart problems
Digestive problems
Ulcers/diarrhea
Death
Accident