Alcohol

What is ALCOHOL?

It is a drug that can change the way a person thinks, feels and acts.

It can also slow down the work of the brain.

Ethanol or Ethyl AlcoholIt is also known as “GRAIN ALCOHOL”.

Methyl Alcohol or Wood AlcoholHas poisonous properties and is used as denaturant additive for ethanol for industrial purposes.

Isopropyl or Rubbing Alcohol

Is commonly used as disinfectant and solvent in industries.

Beer Produced by

fermentation of sugar derived from starch-based material.

Most commonly used: Malted barley. Wheat, rice and corn are also widely used.

4%

7%

5%

WineMade from fermentation of grape juice. Grapes are usually used to produce wine but any fruit may be used.

18%

12%

Distilled Liquor

A liquid preparation meant for consumption containing ethyl alcohol.

Purified by distillation from a fermented fruits, vegetable or grain.

45%

Mixed Drinks

Any alcoholic drink mixed with juice, sodas or with other type of alcoholic drinks.

Alcohol content of mixed drinks depends on the amount of liquors mixed.

30%

7%

15%

Blood Alcohol Concentration:

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the percentage of alcohol in measured quantity of blood.

It can be determined directly through blood sample or indirectly through the analysis of exhaled air.

MOUTH- where alcohol is taken in.

SMALL INTESTINE- most alcohol goes into the walls of the intestine and into the bloodstream.

Bloodstream- carries alcohol to all parts of the body.

Liver- oxidizes alcohol, changing it to water, carbon and energy.

Brain- alcohol goes to the brain carried through the bloodstream.

Self-check:Instruction: Prepare ¼ sheet of paper SILENTLY. You are given 3 minutes to review. After the given time, kindly keep away everything. Place your books/notes under your chairs.

1. A liquid organic compound that affects normal body metabolism.

2-4. Differentiate ethyl, methyl and isopropyl alcohol.

5. These are produced by the fermentation of sugars derived from starch-based material.

6. Any alcoholic drink mixed with juice, sodas or with other type of alcoholic drink.

7. Made from fermentation of grape juice.

8-10. Give 3 first aid given to a drunken individual.

11. This carries the alcohol to all parts of the body.

13-14. The liver oxidizes the alcohol changing it to water, _______ and _________.

15.When alcohol reaches the ________, the individual is considered drunk.