1. ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community Lesson 1
Year 8 Health
ALCOHOL
The Effects on the Individual and the Community
Lesson 1

2. ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community
Key Points of the Lesson
Facts about alcohol
Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body

3. ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community
What is Alcohol?
Alcohol is a drug
Belongs to a group called depressants
Depressants slow down the CNS
Other depressants ; Marijuana and Tranquilizers
Alcohol is also known as ethyl alcohol or ethynol
By product of fermentation ; sugar plus yeast
Ref : Lesson Plans pg 21. Lesson 3 : information about alcohol

4. ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community
Facts about alcohol
Slows down the CNS includes signals to the brain
People with alcohol in their system feel more relaxed and more uninhibited
People react differently to alcohol
Alcohol passes into the bloodstream from stomach to the small intestine
Broken down by the liver and it takes about an hour in a ¾ of a standard drink
Alcohol reduces
Slows reflexes
Reduces concentration
Affects judgement and co ordination
Ref : Student Worksheet Changes and Choices Sheet pg 110

5. ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community
Facts about alcohol
Excess alcohol
May cause confusion
Blurred vision
Poor muscle control
Excessive amounts can cause death and coma
Regular Heavy Drinking can result in brain damage, heart and liver disease and ulcers
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Ref : Student Worksheet Changes and Choices Sheet pg 110

6. ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community
Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body
Brain
Loss of sensation in hands and feet
Memory loss
Confusion
Hallucinations
Heart
High Blood Pressure
Uneven Pulse
Damaged Muscle Tissue
Ref : Overhead 9 : How will you feel tomorrow. “Effects of excessive alcohol on the body”
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7. ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community
Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body
Liver
Swelling
Pain
Inflammation
Scarring
Cancer
Reproductive System
Impotence
Nervous System
Tingling
Loss of sensation in hands and feet
Ref : Overhead 9 : How will you feel tomorrow. “Effects of excessive alcohol on the body”
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8. ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community
Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body
Skin
Flushing
Perspiring
Bruising
Muscles
Inflamed lining
Bleeding
Ulcers
Pancreas and intestines
Pain
Inflammation
Ref : Overhead 9 : How will you feel tomorrow. “Effects of excessive alcohol on the body”
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9. ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community
Its Different for Guys and Girls……
Physiological differences
Anatomy and physiology
Women carry less water (Dilute the Alcohol) and more fatty tissue
Characteristic differences
Women eat less than men, less absorption of alcohol
Women drink higher concentrated drinks like champagne and wine
Men drink beer which has a lower concentrate on alcohol
Ref : Rethinking Drinking pg 11

10. ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community
Its Different for Guys and Girls……
Hormonal Differences
Menstrual Cycle, this could influence the BAC depending on stage of cycle
The Pill
Metabolism of alcohol slows down
Pregnancy
(These effects aren’t completely clear), Possible issues that may come up researchers have discussed are
FAS ( Foetal Alcohol Syndrome)
Learning difficulties
Weight issues
Ref : Rethinking Drinking pg 11

11. ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community
Class Activity 1 : Alcohol as part of our culture
We are going to ask the students to share a childhood memory relating to alcohol or an event where they saw people drinking.
Point out facts like
Whether they were drinkers or not
Expectations about drinking
The affects to the drinker and/or their friends
What are your personal opinions or knowledge you may have on alcohol
In this activity we DO NOT under any circumstances use names or places, please speak in the third person when talking to your fellow students

12. ALCOHOL The Effects on the Individual and the Community
Class Activity 2 : Alcohol as part of our culture
Activity time : 10 mins
Some of the common responses
Its for grown ups
Its for special events or parties
People do funny things when they are drunk
It causes fights or accidents
Its fun
It makes you sick
Its for men mainly
Ref : Lesson plan sheet pg 16 and 17

13. Worksheets Required What you need to know about alcohol
Why People Drink