CH 13 ALCOHOLActive ingredient: Ethanol or Ethyl alcoholWhy do people drink?Why drinking age of 21?Drink in moderation: amount causing no harm to healthProof = % of alcohol in a drink100 proof = 50 % alcohol

Standard drink size: ½ ounce of ethanol1 ounce hard liquor10 ounce wine cooler12 ounce beer3-4 ounces of wine

Drinking BehaviorsModerate: Health not harmed, drink no

excessive, behavior is okSocial: social occasions, may be moderate or

problemBinge: drinks 4 or more drinks in a short

periodProblem: suffer social, emotional, family, job

and other related problems.Alcohol Addict: full-blown disease, out-of-

control

Moderate Drinking: Immediate Effects

DepressantAlcohol acts fast, no barriersRapidly into blood and every cellNot digestedLiver breaks down 1 drink per hour

Excessive DrinkingBehavior UnpredictableReasoning and Judgement goneSpeech, vision, balance, etc.Body’s defense:

1. Liver2. Vomit3. Pass Out

The HangoverHangover: awful feeling the day after drinking

Headache, nausea, etc.Caused by congeners, formaldehyde,

dehydrationDelirium: severe form with tremors, mental

confusion, and hallucinations

Long Term EffectsLiver Disease

liver cells fill up with fat, die and harden upHigh blood pressure, stroke, heart attackFetal alcohol syndrome (mothers)

Section 3DWI: Driving while intoxicatedDUI: Driving under the influence

Limit in Iowa is .08Zero Tolerance for drivers under age 21

(actually - .02)Breathalyzer Test: device you blow into that

will measure blood alcohol level.Time is the only cure to sober up!

Enabler: allows them to drink and saves them from consequences

Codependent: enabler within the familySupport Groups: Alcoholics Anonymous,

Alateen, Al-AnonSteps to Recovery: Admit it, get help, stay

quit!Emotional Stages:DenialBargainingAnger and GuiltAcceptance

Pointers for non-drinkersDon’t apologizeExpect others to respect your choice