PE 1 HEALTH UNIT

Alcohol

The Facts About Alcohol

EthanolProduced through the

fermentation of fruits, grains and vegetables.

Water, flavoring and minerals are mixed with ethanol to produce a variety of beverages such as beer and wine

Create spirits, or liquors, such as whiskey, rye and vodka.

Immediate Effects of Alcohol Consumption

Provide an energy rushMasks alcohol's trues effects

as a depressantIntoxication Slows reaction timeImpairs visionImpairs clear thinking and

good judgment

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Factors That Influence Alcohol Use

Peer PressureFamilyMedia Messages

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Advertising Techniques

Companies that produce alcoholic beverages spend billions of dollars each year and use: billboards, television and radio, magazines and newspapers.

Alcohol companies sponsor: sporting events, music concerts, art festivals, exhibits, and community events.

They do this to associate their products with attractive and healthy people having fun.

Alcohol’s Role in Unsafe Situations

Alcohol related motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death and disability among teens.

Linked with deaths by drowning, fire, suicide, and homicide.

Even if not drinking but are around people who are, you have an increased risk of being seriously injured, involved in a vehicle crash, and affected by violence.

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Alcohol and the Law

If you are under 21, it is illegal to buy, posses , or consume alcohol

Teens can be arrested, fined, and sentenced to a youth detention center.

Damaging his or her reputation, and losing trust and respect of friends and family members.

Alcohol, Violence, and Sexual Activity

Teens more likely to be victims or perpetrators of violent crimes

More likely to become involved in fights, resulting in school or police action.

More likely to become sexually active at earlier ages, to engage in sexual activity more often, and to engage in unprotected sexual activity more often.

Alcohol Abuse

25% of all youth are exposed to alcohol abuseYouth that lives with family member that

abuses alcohol are at high risk for neglect, economic hardship, and social isolation.

Can lead a young person to try alcohol as an escape.

Studies indicate that a person who begins drinking as a teen is four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than an adult is.

Alcohol and Extracurricular Activities

Negative consequences of alcohol use for teens can extend to their eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities.

Zero-tolerance policy for student found using alcohol.

May be suspended from their activities or from school.

Future social, college, and job prospects could be damaged.

Being Alcohol Free

Maintain a healthy bodyMake responsible decisionsAvoid risky behaviorAvoid illegal activities

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Strategies for Prevening the Use of Alcohol

Refuse to drinkLeave the situation quicklyCall for a ride homeBest defense is to avoid situations in which

alcohol is present

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Not Every Teen Drinks

Harmful Effects of Alcohol Use

Alcohol and Drug Interactions Can lead to illness, injury, and death A factor in 1/4 of all emergency room admissions Multiplier effect

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Driving Under the Influence

DUI-leading cause of death among teensBAC

.08% No acceptable amount for person under 21

Consequences Loss of driver's license Injuries, death Arrest, jail time, fines Police record, possible lawsuits Higher insurance rates

What's a "Standard" Drink

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Alcohol Poisoning

Severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose

Shuts down involuntary reactionsPassing outSymptoms that are indications of poisoning:

Mental confusion, stupor, inablility to be roused, vomiting, seizures

Slow respiration Irregular heartbeat Hypothermia Severe dehydration from vomiting

Long Term Effects of Alcohol on the Body

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Affects of Alcohol on the Body

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Alcohol passes from mother's body to bloodstream of fetus

FAS-alcohol related birth defects. Can include physical and mental problems.

Leading known cause of mental retardation in the United States

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Alcoholism

A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol

Alcoholic-Person who is dependent on alcoholAlcoholics may display symptomsGrowing evidence suggest genetic link

Child of alcoholic 4 times more likely to become alcoholics.

Stages of Alcoholism

Stage 1 – AbuseStage 2-DependenceStage 3-Addiction

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Effects on Family and Society

Estimated 14 million alcoholics in U.S.Major factor in the four leading causes of

accidental death40% of violent crimes are alcohol related2/3’s of domestic violence victims report

alcohol as a factorNearly ½ of all homicide victims have alcohol

in the bloodstreamCodependency

Treatment for Alcohol Abuse

Alcoholism cannot be cured, it can be treatedRecoveryAs many as 2/3’s of alcoholics are able to

recover Control the intake of alcohol Counseling and/or medication can help

Sobriety

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Where to Get Help

Al-Anon/AlateenAlcoholics Anonymous (AA)National Association for Children of

AlcoholicsNational Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug

InformationNational Drug and Treatment Referral

Routing Service