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 of the person is not fully conscious because they have the potential to choke

on their own vomit

Slow breathing

Pale skin

Inability to be awakened Reference 3

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

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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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Tapert, S. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/alcohol/alcohol.html

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Miller , M. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://studenthealth.ucsf.edu/healthcare-services/drug-alcohol-consultation/alcohol-resources/why-do-i-drink

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