3. Objectives Know the pathway of alcohol Examine short term effects on the body

4. 12oz of beer5oz of wine 1.5oz of liquor They all have the same amount of alcohol Which has more alcohol in it?

6. Pathway of Alcohol Mouth - goes right to the brain Brain - effected on 1st drink Stomach - goes to the blood Small Intestines - into the blood Liver- burns.5oz./hour, changes to H20 & CO2 Eliminates - through sweating, breathing and urination

7. Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Amount of alcohol in the blood oxidized through the liver 1 drink per hour Blackout occurs about.35% Lethal BAC is.41%

8. Factors influence BAC Gender Weight Metabolism Amount of time How fast a person drinks How much one drinks

9. Effects on the body (140 lbs. person) 1-2 drinks - CNS slows, feel relaxed, sight decreases 3-4 drinks - performance, responsiveness, judgment, reaction time decreases 5-7 drinks - senses dull, speech slurred, vision, balance, and sense of pain decreases 8-12 drinks - body temp., blood circulation, and breathing decreases (possible death)

12. Short term effects Nervous system Cardiovascular system Digestive system Respiratory system