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Chapter 25 - Alcohol
Thought of the week
“Intention means nothing, action is everything. The world is full of people with good intentions”
How much do you know?True or False1.) Abuse of alcohol can lead to addiction.
True2.) Use of alcohol and other drugs becomes the most important thing in a persons life once they are
addicted.True
3.) Alcoholism is not a disease.False
4.) Anyone who drinks is likely to have an alcohol problem.False
5.) After an addict has successfully stopped using. He or she can never use alcohol or other drugs again.True
6.) The brain & liver suffer the most damage when a person drinks heavily for many years.True
7.) There are signs to warn a person that his or her using may be leading to addiction.True
8.) When a person uses alcohol or other drugs for a long period of time ,tolerance develops causing the person to need more of the substance to feel high.True
9.) Unpleasant physical and emotional symptoms occur when an addict tries to stop using the substance to which they are addicted.True
10.) Drinking or using drugs when alone is a warning sign that may indicate addiction.True
Alcohol Pre-TestTrue or False
1.) Beer is weaker than rum or vodkaTrue – but ONE DRINK of all have the same amount of alcohol
2.) Alcohol is digested the same way food is digested in the body.False
3.) Because alcohol is a stimulant, it tends to pep you up.False
4.) The liver is the organ responsible for “burning up” the alcohol in the body.True
5.) The body can eliminate about 5 ounces of alcohol per hour.False
6.) BAC or BAL refers to the amount of calories in an alcoholic beverage.False
7.) Black coffee and a cold shower can help sober you up.False
8.) It is possible to die from an overdose of alcohol.True
9.) Alcohol does the greatest damage to the liver, brain and heart.True
10.) Alcohol is high in calories and has no nutritional value. True
Lesson 1 – Alcohol Use: A High Risk BehaviorWhat is alcohol ? Ethanol (found in alcoholic
beverages) is a powerful depressant.
Three Types: Beer Wine Liquor
- Fermentation - Adding water, flavor and minerals can form beer & wine.
- Distillation - Alcohol can be processed to create liquor.
Alcohol & Teens
It is illegal for anyone under 21 to buy, possess or consume alcohol.
Alcohol plays a large role in unplanned pregnancies, rape, homicides, and suicides among teens.
Alcohol plays a role in over 50% of teen deaths each year.
All 3 contain the same amount of alcohol
One drink equals… 12 ounces of beer (5%
alcohol) 4 ounces of wine (15%
alcohol) 1.5 ounces of liquor (40%
alcohol)
Proof of Liquor =
% of alcohol x’s 2 40% alcohol = 80 proof 21% alcohol = 42 proof 80% alcohol = 160 proof
Drink Ounces
x
%
alcohol
Ounces
Alcohol
Beer 12 x
5 0.6
Wine 4 x 15 0.6
Liquor 1.5 x 40 0.6
Effects of Advertising
Alcohol Facts
80% of teens have drank before or drink on a regular basis.
5 million drinkers are between the ages of 14-17
Approximately 100 million Americans use alcohol
Increases the risk of STI's, crimes, violence, and homicides
Lesson 2 – What Alcohol does to the BodyShort-term Effects:
Brain Alcohol reaches the
brain quickly; negatively affecting memory, concentration and decision making.
Blood vessels Alcohol causes the
blood vessels to widen, making the person feel warm; core body temperature actually drops and increase risk for hypothermia.
Liver Oxidizes the alcohol; if too much is
consumed, the person will become intoxicated.
Heart Increase in heart rate and blood pressure;
increase risk of heart attack and stroke.
Stomach Alcohol is not digested, it is absorbed directly
into the bloodstream; too much alcohol in stomach can cause vomiting.
Ch. 25 Vocabulary
Ethanol Fermentation Depressant Intoxication Blood Alcohol
Concentration Designated drivers Fatty liver Cirrhosis
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Hypothermia Tolerance (the
condition) Binge drinking Alcohol Poisoning Alcoholism Delirium tremens
Long Term Effects
Brain Damage (dead brain cells don’t come back)
Cirrhosis of the liver – Scar tissue of the liver causes growth of connective tissue which destroys liver cells.
Tolerance – Develops when a person needs more alcohol in order to reach a certain effect.
Withdrawal – Symptoms include sleeplessness, sweating, poor appetite, tremors when person is deprived of alcohol.
Dilirium Tremens (DT’s) – Unpleasant physical & psychological side effects, which can include tremors, nightmares, and sweating.
Teens & Alcohol 21 Reasons to prevent under age drinking. Web-site
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Mental & physical problems Low birth weight Impaired speech Facial abnormalities Mental retardation Poor attention span
Did you know?
- FAS is the leading cause of mental retardation in the U.S.
- A baby born with FAS will suffer from these problems for their whole life – they do not “outgrow” FAS.
Drinking & Driving
Consequences of OVI Almost 50 % of auto
accidents in which the passenger dies, the driver was legally drunk.
1.) Lose drivers license2.) Jail, court appearance,
fine3.) Suspension of license4.) Cost of bail5.) Higher Insurance rates6.) Possible Law suites
Driving Under the InfluenceDriving Under the Influence
Driving experts and medical researchers have found that Driving experts and medical researchers have found that drinking on any level:drinking on any level:
Reduces the ability to judge distances, speeds, and turnsReduces the ability to judge distances, speeds, and turns Reduces the ability to accurately judge one’s own capabilities, Reduces the ability to accurately judge one’s own capabilities,
and limitationsand limitations Increases tendency to take risksIncreases tendency to take risks Slows reflexesSlows reflexes Reduces the ability to concentrateReduces the ability to concentrate Driving while intoxicated is the leading cause of death among Driving while intoxicated is the leading cause of death among
teenagers. Each day 11 teenagers are killed and over 350 are teenagers. Each day 11 teenagers are killed and over 350 are injured in alcohol related motor vehicle crashes.injured in alcohol related motor vehicle crashes.
Almost 50% of all crashes in which teenagers die occur Almost 50% of all crashes in which teenagers die occur because drivers were legally drunk.because drivers were legally drunk.
Dangers of Drunk Driving
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=a2ae18e4298768351c7d
Drunk Driving Organizations
SADD – Students against drunk driving
MADD – Mothers against drunk driving
Drunk Driving Music Video – Web site
Alcohol Impairment Chart
Are you willing to take the risk?Jackie’s Story ppt
Lesson 3 – Alcohol & Society
Binge Drinking – Is becoming a problem with high school and college students. 4+ drinks in a row for
a female 5+ drinks in a row for
a male Can lead to alcohol
poisoning, which can be deadly.
Binge Drinking
Web site
Binge DrinkingBinge Drinking May be related to environment & May be related to environment &
availability of alcoholavailability of alcohol
41% of college41% of college studentsstudents engage engage in binge drinking in 2002in binge drinking in 2002
34% of non-college students34% of non-college students engage in binge drinking in 2002engage in binge drinking in 2002
1 in 10 college men1 in 10 college men under 24 are under 24 are alcohol dependent (2002, Journal alcohol dependent (2002, Journal of Studies on Alcohol)of Studies on Alcohol)
1 in 20 college women1 in 20 college women under 24 are alcohol under 24 are alcohol dependent (2002, Journal of dependent (2002, Journal of Studies on Alcohol)Studies on Alcohol)
Alcoholism
Is Alcoholism a disease?
Traits of an alcoholic:
- Preoccupied with alcohol
- Can’t manage stress without drinking
- Personality changes or memory lapses due to alcohol (Black-outs)
3 Stages of Alcoholism
Abuse (stage 1) Social drinking; drink to
manage stress; may begin to have blackouts; tolerance develops.
Dependence
(stage 2) Physical dependence
on alcohol; defensive behavior (denial); alcohol starts to interfere with other life responsibilities.
Addiction (stage 3) Uncontrolled drinking;
isolation from friends and family; withdrawal symptoms if they try to stop drinking.
Hot & cold flashes, tremors, nightmares.
2/3 of all alcoholics recover with proper treatment.
Alcoholics Support Groups
AA – Alcoholics Anonymous
Alonon – Supports family members and spouses of alcoholics
Alateen – Supports children of alcoholics
Costs to SocietyCosts to Society Alcohol is a major factor in the three leading causes Alcohol is a major factor in the three leading causes
of death for 16-24 year olds. These are traffic of death for 16-24 year olds. These are traffic crashes, homicides, and suicides. crashes, homicides, and suicides.
In all, alcohol claims about 100,000 Americans a In all, alcohol claims about 100,000 Americans a year. year.
Alcohol contributes to about 6 million non-fatal, and Alcohol contributes to about 6 million non-fatal, and 15,000 fatal injuries a year. 15,000 fatal injuries a year.
In the workplace, up to 40 percent of industrial In the workplace, up to 40 percent of industrial fatalities and 47 percent of industrial injuries can be fatalities and 47 percent of industrial injuries can be linked to alcohol.linked to alcohol.
Costs to the FamilyCosts to the Family It’s estimated that there are more than 3 million teen It’s estimated that there are more than 3 million teen
alcoholics, with up to 5 million considered problem alcoholics, with up to 5 million considered problem drinkers. drinkers.
Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are major factors in the Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are major factors in the four leading causes of accidental death: car crashes, four leading causes of accidental death: car crashes, accidental drownings, burns, and falls.accidental drownings, burns, and falls.
Alcohol is a factor in 20-35 percent of all suicides, Alcohol is a factor in 20-35 percent of all suicides, and plays a role in domestic violence, as well as and plays a role in domestic violence, as well as spousal and child abuse.spousal and child abuse.
People who are involved with alcoholics and whose People who are involved with alcoholics and whose lives are enmeshed in an alcoholics problems are co-lives are enmeshed in an alcoholics problems are co-dependants. Their suffering, like that of the dependants. Their suffering, like that of the alcoholics, can be enormous.alcoholics, can be enormous.
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