1. How Alcohol Effects You

2. Alcohol It is a depressant that slows down the body processes.
Oldest and most abused drug in the world
Addictive
Only time will cause a person to sober up

3. Are They All Equal? = =
5 oz of wine oz beer oz whiskey

4. Factors that influence the speed at which alcohol is absorbed
Presence of food in the stomach
Decreases speed of absorption
Use of carbonated beverages with alcohol
Increases speed of absorption
Concentration (proof) of the alcohol
100% alcohol = 200 proof (strong)
50% alcohol = 100 proof
43% alcohol = 86 proof

5. Factors that influence how alcohol will affect a person include:
Age
Gender
Physical condition
Amount of food eaten
Amount of alcohol consumed
Amount of time in which alcohol is consumed
Body weight
Previous drinking experience
Other drugs or medicines taken
Mood and setting

6. Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream
Measured in percentages
BAC of .10 means that a person has one drop of alcohol per 1,000 drops of blood in the body
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