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Alcohol

Alcohol. 9 th- 12 th Grade Health Class Andrew Devanney. What is Alcohol . a colourless volatile flammable liquid  created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented. Where Alcohol Originated. Existed as early as 10,000 BC in Egypt. Blood Alcohol Content.

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Alcohol

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  1. Alcohol 9th- 12th Grade Health Class Andrew Devanney

  2. What is Alcohol • a colourless volatile flammableliquid •  created when grains, fruits, or vegetables arefermented

  3. Where Alcohol Originated • Existed as early as 10,000 BC in Egypt

  4. Blood Alcohol Content • Concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood

  5. Blood Alcohol Content Law • 21 Legal BAC= .07 • Under 21 Legal BAC= .00 • If BAC exceeds these amounts legally intoxicated

  6. Common Types of Alcohol Consumed

  7. Beer • Made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops. • Average alcohol content is about 4%

  8. Wine • Made from fermented grape juice • Comes in either white or red • Average alcohol content 13%

  9. Whiskey • Distilled from malted grain, esp. barley or rye • Average alcohol content is 40%

  10. Rum • Distilled from sugar-cane residues or molasses • Average alcohol content is 40%

  11. Vodka • Made by distillation of rye, wheat, or potatoes. • Average alcohol content is

  12. Effects of Alcohol

  13. Short Term Effects • Slowed Reflexes • Slurred Speech • Blurred Vision • Increased Urine Production

  14. Long Term Effects • Liver Damage • Heart Disease • Alcoholism • Dead Brain Cells

  15. Effects Associated With Overdose • Vomiting • Alcohol Poisoning • Uncontrolled Urination • Breathing Difficulties • Possible Death

  16. HOW TO DRINK RESPONSIBILY

  17. Know your limit • Drink Slowly • Have Designated Driver • Stay Hydrated

  18. Remember The Blood Alcohol Content Laws! • Blood Alcohol Content Law

  19. Review • History of Alcohol • BAC Law • Types of Alcohol • Effects of Alcohol

  20. Be Smart or Get Locked Up!

  21. References • http://www2.courtinfo.ca.gov/stopteendui/teens/resources/substances/alcohol/short-and-long-term-effects.cfm • http://www.wikihow.com/Drink-Responsibly • http://alcoholcontrols.com/lebaclibyst.html

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