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Alcohol

Alcohol. A depressant drug found in wine, beer, and liquor. It can change the physical and emotional state. Alcohol Effects on Body. Irritation of mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach. Nausea and vomiting Blood vessels dilate so heart works harder

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Alcohol

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  1. Alcohol A depressant drug found in wine, beer, and liquor. It can change the physical and emotional state.

  2. Alcohol Effects on Body • Irritation of mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach. Nausea and vomiting • Blood vessels dilate so heart works harder • Lose body heat making the person feel warm and look flushed • Makes liver work harder (can only break down 1 drink per hour) • Can cause dehydration

  3. Nausea Vomiting Dehydration Loss of judgment and self-control Reduced reaction time Poor vision Memory loss Blackout Coma Death Short Term Effects

  4. Long Term Effects Brain: shrunken brain, dead brain cells Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach: bleeding, cancer Heart: Irregular heart beat, enlargement , anemia Immune System: diminished function Liver: Hepatitis, cirrhosis, cancer Small Intestine: decreased ability to absorb vitamins

  5. Alcohol Terms Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)-concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood. BAC of 0.08 – a person is legally impaired BAC of 0.02 – under 21 Binge Drinking-drinking 5 or more drinks in one sitting Alcohol Poisoning-8 or more in an hour causes areas of the brain that control breathing and heart rate to become dangerously depressed

  6. Alcoholism A disease that causes a person to lose control of their drinking behavior. The person is both physically and emotionally addicted to alcohol. They suffer physical symptoms when they do not have alcohol. Develops over time but no one knows exactly how long of time. Everyone is different. Develops in stages.

  7. Stages Leading to Alcoholism Problem Drinking- drinker cannot drink alcohol in moderation or at appropriate times. Tolerance- Drinker needs more alcohol to produce the same effect. Dependence- Drinker’s body needs alcohol to function normally. Alcoholism- Drinker has lost control of his drinking behavior.

  8. Risk Factors for Alcoholism AGE-Teens that begin drinking early are more likely to develop alcoholism SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT-Hanging out with friends that drink may influence a person to drink. GENETICS-Alcoholism tends to run in families RISK-TAKING PERSONALITY-People that are impulsive are at greater risk for alcoholism

  9. Warning Signs of Alcoholism • Drinking to deal with anger, frustration, disappointment • Changing friends, personal habits, interests • Being defensive about drinking • Feeling depressed • Drinking more for the same high • Drinking alone • Drinking to get drunk • Experiencing memory lapses as a result of drinking alcohol

  10. Alcoholism Affects the Family Guilty feelings Unpredictable behavior Violence Neglect and isolation Protecting the alcoholic Ignoring one’s own needs

  11. Alcohol and Pregnancy Heavy drinking during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Children with FAS have various physical deformities and mental retardation. FAS is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation

  12. Alcoholism Affects Society ACCIDENTS THAT KILL MURDER FAMILY VIOLENCE, ABUSE, RAPE MORE SICKNESS (like tobacco) TREATING ALCOHOL ABUSE

  13. Alcoholism Treatment Alcoholism is as disease that can be treated Hardest part is overcoming withdrawal from alcohol: extreme nervousness, headaches, chills, nausea, seizures, uncontrollable shakes. Inpatient; outpatient treatments AA involves 12 step recovery Al-Anon and Alateen- programs providing treatment and support to the families of alcoholics

  14. Teens and Alcohol • No. 1 cause of death among teens is motor vehicle accidents; most of which are alcohol related. • All driving skills are impaired by alcohol • Slows reaction time • Affects your vision • Makes you drowsy • Reduces your coordination • Affects your judgment

  15. Teens and Alcohol • The law: illegal to drink under age 21 • Get home safe and sober: • Don’t drink • Plan ahead; DD • Parent’s pick-up • Call a cab

  16. Your Future at Risk Drinking and Jail Drinking and Sexual Activity Drinking and Driving Drinking and Teen Brains

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