Alcohol: Effects on the Body and Behavior

Alcohol: Effects on the Body and Behavior

Mr. Fink’s Health ClassMr. Fink’s Health Class

Overview:Overview: Definitions Statistics on teen drinking Short- and long-term effects of alcohol Blood alcohol levels Introduction to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

Definitions Statistics on teen drinking Short- and long-term effects of alcohol Blood alcohol levels Introduction to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

Alcohol has been used for centuries in social, medical, cultural, and religious settings. Some Americans believe alcohol can be used responsibly by adults for social and religious purposes.......

Alcohol has been used for centuries in social, medical, cultural, and religious settings. Some Americans believe alcohol can be used responsibly by adults for social and religious purposes.......

However, alcohol can also be used to excess resulting in health, social, legal, and other problems. Students may receive conflicting messages about alcohol from the news media, school, their friends, and their parents.

However, alcohol can also be used to excess resulting in health, social, legal, and other problems. Students may receive conflicting messages about alcohol from the news media, school, their friends, and their parents.

Statistics on Teen Drinking(3)Statistics on Teen Drinking(3)

Monitoring the Future (MTF) reported that in 2004, nearly one in five 8th graders, more than one in three 10th graders, and nearly one in two 12th graders had a drink in the past month.

Monitoring the Future (MTF) reported that in 2004, nearly one in five 8th graders, more than one in three 10th graders, and nearly one in two 12th graders had a drink in the past month.

What is alcohol? What is alcohol?

Alcohol is a depressant, which means it slows the function of the central nervous system. Alcohol actually blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain. This alters a person's perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing

Alcohol is a depressant, which means it slows the function of the central nervous system. Alcohol actually blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain. This alters a person's perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing

How does alcohol affect a person?

How does alcohol affect a person?

Alcohol affects every organ in the body.

It is a central nervous system depressant that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream.

Alcohol affects every organ in the body.

It is a central nervous system depressant that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream.

Why do some people react differently to alcohol than others?

Why do some people react differently to alcohol than others?

Age. Gender. Physical condition

(weight, fitness level, etc).

Amount of food consumed before drinking.

Age. Gender. Physical condition

(weight, fitness level, etc).

Amount of food consumed before drinking.

How quickly the alcohol was consumed.

Use of drugs or prescription medicines.

Family history of alcohol problems.

How quickly the alcohol was consumed.

Use of drugs or prescription medicines.

Family history of alcohol problems.

What is a standard drink in the United States?

What is a standard drink in the United States?

12-ounces of beer. 5-ounces of wine. 1.5-ounces or a “shot” of 80-proof

distilled spirits or liquor (e.g., gin, rum, vodka, or whiskey).

12-ounces of beer. 5-ounces of wine. 1.5-ounces or a “shot” of 80-proof

distilled spirits or liquor (e.g., gin, rum, vodka, or whiskey).

What does moderate drinking mean?Drinking in moderation is defined as having no more than 1 drink per day for women and no more than 2 drinks per day for men.

What does moderate drinking mean?Drinking in moderation is defined as having no more than 1 drink per day for women and no more than 2 drinks per day for men.

“Drinker” Definitions(1)“Drinker” Definitions(1)

Binge drinking: Four or more drinks for a female and five or more drinks for a male at one sitting

Click to see data on binge drinking in your state

Binge drinking: Four or more drinks for a female and five or more drinks for a male at one sitting

Click to see data on binge drinking in your state

What does it mean to get drunk?“Getting drunk” or intoxicated is the result of consuming excessive amounts of alcohol

Alcohol intoxication can be harmful for a variety of reasons

What does it mean to get drunk?“Getting drunk” or intoxicated is the result of consuming excessive amounts of alcohol

Alcohol intoxication can be harmful for a variety of reasons

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Short-term Effects(5,6)Short-term Effects(5,6)

Slower reaction times/reflexes Heavy sweating Blurry vision Nausea and vomiting Lowered reasoning ability

Slower reaction times/reflexes Heavy sweating Blurry vision Nausea and vomiting Lowered reasoning ability

Short-term Effects (cont.)(5,6)Short-term Effects (cont.)(5,6)

Poor motor coordination Slower heart rate/breathing rate Increased blood pressure Anxiety/restlessness Lower inhibition

Poor motor coordination Slower heart rate/breathing rate Increased blood pressure Anxiety/restlessness Lower inhibition

Mental confusion Memory loss Coma Death from respiratory arrest

Mental confusion Memory loss Coma Death from respiratory arrest

Short-term Effects (cont.)(5,6) Short-term Effects (cont.)(5,6)

Long-term Effects(5,6)Long-term Effects(5,6)

Nervous system Muscles Lungs Liver

Nervous system Muscles Lungs Liver

Long-term Effects (cont.)(5,6)Long-term Effects (cont.)(5,6)

Sexual organs Brain Heart Esophagus/stomach

Sexual organs Brain Heart Esophagus/stomach

Studies on Teen DrinkingStudies on Teen Drinking

Studies on Teen DrinkingStudies on Teen Drinking

Drinking is a Personal Choice but Who Else is Affected?

Drinking is a Personal Choice but Who Else is Affected?

Friends and family Strangers Unborn babies – Fetal alcohol syndrome

Friends and family Strangers Unborn babies – Fetal alcohol syndrome

Blood Alcohol Level: What’s It All About?(6)

Blood Alcohol Level: What’s It All About?(6)

Blood alcohol level (BAL) depends on: Weight Amount of food and water in stomach Carbonated alcoholic beverages Gender

Blood alcohol level (BAL) depends on: Weight Amount of food and water in stomach Carbonated alcoholic beverages Gender

Blood Alcohol Level Calculations(7)Blood Alcohol Level Calculations(7)

BAL = (150/body weight) x (%alcohol/50) x (ounces consumed) x (0.025)BAL = (150/body weight) x (%alcohol/50) x (ounces consumed) x (0.025)

Blood Alcohol Level ExampleBlood Alcohol Level Example

175 pound man drinks four 12-ounce cans of beer with 4% alcohol content

BAL = (150/175) x (4/50) x (48) x (0.025) =.86 x .08 x 48 x .025 = .08%

175 pound man drinks four 12-ounce cans of beer with 4% alcohol content

BAL = (150/175) x (4/50) x (48) x (0.025) =.86 x .08 x 48 x .025 = .08%

Blood Alcohol Levels: So What?(8)Blood Alcohol Levels: So What?(8)

BAL = 0.03 to 0.12 (Euphoria) Self-confident/daring Short attention span Poor judgment Fine motor skills impaired

BAL = 0.03 to 0.12 (Euphoria) Self-confident/daring Short attention span Poor judgment Fine motor skills impaired

Blood Alcohol Levels(8)Blood Alcohol Levels(8)

BAL = 0.09 to 0.25 (Sleepy & Slow) Sleepy Memory loss Reaction time decreased Uncoordinated/loss of balance Blurry vision and impaired senses

BAL = 0.09 to 0.25 (Sleepy & Slow) Sleepy Memory loss Reaction time decreased Uncoordinated/loss of balance Blurry vision and impaired senses

Blood Alcohol Levels(8)Blood Alcohol Levels(8)

BAL = 0.18 to 0.30 (Confusion) Confused/dizzy Highly emotional Cannot see/slurred speech Uncoordinated/sleepy May not feel pain as easily

BAL = 0.18 to 0.30 (Confusion) Confused/dizzy Highly emotional Cannot see/slurred speech Uncoordinated/sleepy May not feel pain as easily

Blood Alcohol Levels(8)Blood Alcohol Levels(8)

BAL = 0.25 to 0.40 (Stupor) Can barely move at all Cannot respond to stimuli Cannot stand or walk Vomiting Lapse in and out of consciousness

BAL = 0.25 to 0.40 (Stupor) Can barely move at all Cannot respond to stimuli Cannot stand or walk Vomiting Lapse in and out of consciousness

Blood Alcohol Levels(8)Blood Alcohol Levels(8)

BAL = 0.35 to 0.50 (Coma) Unconscious Reflexes depressed Decreased body temperature Decreased breathing rate Decreased heart rate Could die

BAL = 0.35 to 0.50 (Coma) Unconscious Reflexes depressed Decreased body temperature Decreased breathing rate Decreased heart rate Could die

Key termsKey terms

Tolerance – a condition in which the body becomes used to a substance and needs greater quantities to produce the same effect

Tolerance – a condition in which the body becomes used to a substance and needs greater quantities to produce the same effect

Key termsKey terms

Alcoholism – a disease in which a person is dependent upon alcohol.

Alcoholism – a disease in which a person is dependent upon alcohol.

Blood Alcohol Levels(8)Blood Alcohol Levels(8)

BAL = Greater than 0.50 (Death) Breathing stops That says it all!

BAL = Greater than 0.50 (Death) Breathing stops That says it all!

Driving Limits(6)Driving Limits(6)

Most states set the legal level of intoxication at 0.08 to 0.10

Most states set the legal level of intoxication at 0.08 to 0.10

What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?

When mother drinks, baby drinks

Alcohol disrupts brain development

Your turn to research!

When mother drinks, baby drinks

Alcohol disrupts brain development

Your turn to research!

Looking BackLooking Back Drinking has various definitions

Binge and Chronic

Drinking can have short- and long-term effects

Slower reaction times Memory loss Nervous system/liver problems

Drinking has various definitions Binge and Chronic

Drinking can have short- and long-term effects

Slower reaction times Memory loss Nervous system/liver problems

Looking Back (cont.)Looking Back (cont.)

Blood alcohol levels are affected by weight and gender

Drinking is a personal choice, but it can affect those around you

Blood alcohol levels are affected by weight and gender

Drinking is a personal choice, but it can affect those around you

Works CitedWorks Cited 1. Understanding Alcohol - Glossary [online]. 2003. [cited 2005 Jul 13].

Available from URL: http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih3/alcohol/other/glossary.htm.

2. Alcohol Use: Chronic Drinking [online]. 1992. [cited 2005 Jul 13]. Available from URL: http://www.indicators.ak.org/indicators/alcoholusechronic98F.htm

3. Johnston LD, O'Malley PM, Bachman JG, Schulenberg JE. Overall teen use continues gradual decline; but use of inhalants rises. Ann Arbor (MI): University of Michigan News and Information Services; December 21, 2004. Table 3. [cited 2005 Jul 7). Available from URL: http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/data/04data.html#2004data-drugs.

4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Overview of Findings from the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Rockville (MD): Office of Applied Studies; 2004. p. 14. [cited 7 July 2005].

1. Understanding Alcohol - Glossary [online]. 2003. [cited 2005 Jul 13]. Available from URL: http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih3/alcohol/other/glossary.htm.

2. Alcohol Use: Chronic Drinking [online]. 1992. [cited 2005 Jul 13]. Available from URL: http://www.indicators.ak.org/indicators/alcoholusechronic98F.htm

3. Johnston LD, O'Malley PM, Bachman JG, Schulenberg JE. Overall teen use continues gradual decline; but use of inhalants rises. Ann Arbor (MI): University of Michigan News and Information Services; December 21, 2004. Table 3. [cited 2005 Jul 7). Available from URL: http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/data/04data.html#2004data-drugs.

4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Overview of Findings from the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Rockville (MD): Office of Applied Studies; 2004. p. 14. [cited 7 July 2005].

Works Cited (cont.)Works Cited (cont.) 5. Short-Term Effects of Alcohol . [cited 2005 July 22]. Available from

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6. Understanding Alcohol - Information about Alcohol. Teacher’s guide. [online]. [cited 20 June 2005]. Available from URL: http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih3/alcohol/guide/info-alcohol.htm.

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