AlcoholBY:TAYLOR TOMASETTI

What Is Alcohol?

Alcohol is a considered a depressant drug

Alcohol is created through the process of fermentation of grains, fruits and vegetables

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Binge Drinking

Bing drinking is defined as a BAC of .08 or higher

{BAC(Blood Alcohol Content)=How much alcohol is in your system

compared to your blood volume}

For Men, a BAC of .08 or more will result after 5 or more drinks with in a 2 hour period

For Women, a BAC of .08 or more will result after 4 or more drinks with in a 2 hour period

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Alcohol Poisoning Alcohol poisoning commonly is a result of binge drinking due to the large amount of alcohol consumed in a short period of

time.

Signs of alcohol poisoning:

Confusion

Vomiting: extremely dangerous if the person is not fully conscious because they have the potential to choke on their own vomit

Slow breathing

Pale skin

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Why Do People Drink Alcohol?

Socialize

FunFit In

Peer Pressure

Relax

Like how it tastes

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Addicted

Do you know How Much Are You Drinking?

1 standard drink is equivalent to:

= 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol

=12 ounces of beer

=8 ounces of liquor

=5 ounces of wine

= or 1.5 ounces (a "shot") of 80-proof liquor

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Short-Term EffectsAlcohol has very immediate effects on the body. The effects will vary from person to

person.

Common short-term effects include:

Impaired judgment, vision and hearing

Difficulty breathing

Headaches

Vomiting

Tiredness

Slurred speech

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Long-Term Effects Continuous consumption of alcohol can lead to very

negative affects for the entire body.

Heart-related diseases

Liver disease

Nerve damage

Ulcers

Cancer

Brain damage

Gastritis

Depression Reference 2

What is Alcoholism?

Alcoholism is characterized by a strong craving for alcohol, and continued use despite harm or personal injury

Alcoholics tend to have problems with relationships, and performing to the best of their ability at work/school

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How To Get HelpThere are many resources and supports that can offer help, but the first step is realizing that you have an addiction, and the willingness to make

changes!

Peer support groups are the leading source for alcoholics AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is just one

very popular choice

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Quote!

“Alcohol kills more teenagers than all other drugs combined. It is a factor in the three leading causes

of death among 15- to 24-year-olds: accidents, homicides and suicides.”

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Discussion Question!

Have you ever, or known anyone who has ever experienced alcohol poisoning in the past? How did it affect them? If you had to take care of them, how did you handle it?

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CDC. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/binge-drinking.htm