1. By: Ryan Williams 6 ways to say no mini video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cg0BH-JPys

2. A psychoactive drug that depresses the central nervous system, dulls the mind, impairs thinking and judgment, lessens coordination, and interferes with the ability to respond quickly to dangerous situations. Third Leading Cause of death

3. It is a process in which yeast, sugar, and water are combined to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide.

4. o Beer- alcoholic beverage made by fermenting barley, corn, and rye. It is about 4 percent alcohol o Malt liquor- beer that has a higher alcohol content than regular beer. o Light beer- beer with fewer calories

5. o Wine- an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grapes or other fruits. Most wines are about 12 to 14 percent alcohol. o Wine cooler- a carbonated fruit flavored alcoholic beverage that is about 1.5 to 6 percent alcohol.

6. o Liquor- an alcoholic beverage that is made by distillation. It is also called distilled spirits and contain about 40 percent alcohol. o Distillation- a process that uses a fermented mixture to obtain an alcoholic beverage with a high alcohol content. o Types of liquor include: Whisky, bourbon, rye, rum, gin, vodka, tequila, and brandy.

7. o Toxin- a substance that is poisonous. If too large amounts is swallowed, the stomach will reject it causing a person to vomit. o The body tries to remove alcohol from the body as quickly as possible. But it takes a while for the body to break the alcohol down. o Coffee, Showers, and fresh air DOES NOT break down alcohol. o Alcohol poisoning- body has become poisoned by drinking large amounts of alcohol

8. The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood Factors that Affect BAC Amount of alcohol consumed- Speed at which alcohol is consumed Body size Percentage body fat Gender Feelings Amount of food eaten Presence of other drugs in the blood stream Age Drinking carbonated beverages

9. Nervous system- harms brain, destroy nerve cells, cause black outs and seizures, cause dementia Digestive system- increases risk of developing cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach. Causes ulcers, increases risk of liver disease and alcoholic hepatitis(liver swells), cirrhosis, increases the risk of pancreatitis, malnutrition, and even anemia Immune system- depresses the function of this system. Increases risk of illnesses in the body, lowers the number of infection fighting cells in the body and decreases the ability of these cells to fight pathogens. Cardiovascular System- damages organs, increases risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, and stroke, increases risk of cardiomyopathy(heart muscles weaken, blood don’t pump effectively. Cause a loss of body heat causing frost bite or hypothermia in cold weather.

10. Skeletal System- alcohol causes the body to loose calcium resulting in osteoporosis Urinary system- increases urine flow, can cause kidney failure Reproductive system- in females in can delay menstrual cycle, cause irregular periods, and impair breast development. In males, it decreases the size of reproduction parts, can delay the age at which the voice deepens and reduce the amount of facial and body hair.

11. The top picture is a picture of a non drinker who’s brain is active. The bottom picture is a brain of someone who is under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant. Depressant- a drug that slows down the actions of the body

12. Trying to Think Straight Pg. 544-546

13. Causes miscarriage and still birth Causes baby to be a low birth rate infant Can result in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

14. Wrong decisions False sense of self-confidence Impaired judgment Feelings of invincibility Giving in to negative peer pressure Intensified sexual feelings and impaired reasoning Impaired reaction time and coordination Aggressive behavior Intensifies emotions Hangovers Blackouts Violence-Alcohol more than ANY other drugs has been linked to violence Domestic violence Rape Suicide Lawbreaking Violating School policies

15. A disease in which there is physical and psychological dependence on alcohol It causes family dysfunction and relationship difficulties, Change in personality, Denial, neglect and injuries to family members

16. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org Al-Anon/ Al-Alateen http://www.al-anan.alateen.org Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) U.S. department of Health and Human Services (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) www.samhsa.gov

17. Curiosity To feel good, reduce stress, relax To fit in to feel older Rebellion against parents Misinformation Instant gratification

18. Answers: The punishment is severe. You can look really stupid Alcohol puts your health at risk

19. Alcohol is advertised in many different ways. One of the main ways it is advertised is through media. Movies and commercials on television promote drinking. Alcohol is advertised more that tobacco has been on the media. Billboards Internet

20. Comprehensive School Health Education: Totally Awesome Strategies for Teaching Health, Meeks/Heit/ Page, seventh edition, 2011 Kids health, http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/alcohol/alco hol.html# http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/alcohol/alco hol.html# 6 ways to say no video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cg0BH-JPys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cg0BH-JPys