Chapter 25 - Alcohol

Thought of the week

“Intention means nothing, action is everything. The world is full of people with good intentions”

How much do you know?True or False1.) Abuse of alcohol can lead to addiction.

True2.) Use of alcohol and other drugs becomes the most important thing in a persons life once they are

addicted.True

3.) Alcoholism is not a disease.False

4.) Anyone who drinks is likely to have an alcohol problem.False

5.) After an addict has successfully stopped using. He or she can never use alcohol or other drugs again.True

6.) The brain & liver suffer the most damage when a person drinks heavily for many years.True

7.) There are signs to warn a person that his or her using may be leading to addiction.True

8.) When a person uses alcohol or other drugs for a long period of time ,tolerance develops causing the person to need more of the substance to feel high.True

9.) Unpleasant physical and emotional symptoms occur when an addict tries to stop using the substance to which they are addicted.True

10.) Drinking or using drugs when alone is a warning sign that may indicate addiction.True

Alcohol Pre-TestTrue or False

1.) Beer is weaker than rum or vodkaTrue – but ONE DRINK of all have the same amount of alcohol

2.) Alcohol is digested the same way food is digested in the body.False

3.) Because alcohol is a stimulant, it tends to pep you up.False

4.) The liver is the organ responsible for “burning up” the alcohol in the body.True

5.) The body can eliminate about 5 ounces of alcohol per hour.False

6.) BAC or BAL refers to the amount of calories in an alcoholic beverage.False

7.) Black coffee and a cold shower can help sober you up.False

8.) It is possible to die from an overdose of alcohol.True

9.) Alcohol does the greatest damage to the liver, brain and heart.True

10.) Alcohol is high in calories and has no nutritional value. True

Lesson 1 – Alcohol Use: A High Risk BehaviorWhat is alcohol ? Ethanol (found in alcoholic

beverages) is a powerful depressant.

Three Types: Beer Wine Liquor

- Fermentation - Adding water, flavor and minerals can form beer & wine.

- Distillation - Alcohol can be processed to create liquor.

Alcohol & Teens

It is illegal for anyone under 21 to buy, possess or consume alcohol.

Alcohol plays a large role in unplanned pregnancies, rape, homicides, and suicides among teens.

Alcohol plays a role in over 50% of teen deaths each year.

All 3 contain the same amount of alcohol

One drink equals… 12 ounces of beer (5%

alcohol) 4 ounces of wine (15%

alcohol) 1.5 ounces of liquor (40%

alcohol)

Proof of Liquor =

% of alcohol x’s 2 40% alcohol = 80 proof 21% alcohol = 42 proof 80% alcohol = 160 proof

Drink Ounces

x

%

alcohol

Ounces

Alcohol

Beer 12 x

5 0.6

Wine 4 x 15 0.6

Liquor 1.5 x 40 0.6

Effects of Advertising

Alcohol Facts

80% of teens have drank before or drink on a regular basis.

5 million drinkers are between the ages of 14-17

Approximately 100 million Americans use alcohol

Increases the risk of STI's, crimes, violence, and homicides

Lesson 2 – What Alcohol does to the BodyShort-term Effects:

Brain Alcohol reaches the

brain quickly; negatively affecting memory, concentration and decision making.

Blood vessels Alcohol causes the

blood vessels to widen, making the person feel warm; core body temperature actually drops and increase risk for hypothermia.

Liver Oxidizes the alcohol; if too much is

consumed, the person will become intoxicated.

Heart Increase in heart rate and blood pressure;

increase risk of heart attack and stroke.

Stomach Alcohol is not digested, it is absorbed directly

into the bloodstream; too much alcohol in stomach can cause vomiting.

Ch. 25 Vocabulary

Ethanol Fermentation Depressant Intoxication Blood Alcohol

Concentration Designated drivers Fatty liver Cirrhosis

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

Hypothermia Tolerance (the

condition) Binge drinking Alcohol Poisoning Alcoholism Delirium tremens

Long Term Effects

Brain Damage (dead brain cells don’t come back)

Cirrhosis of the liver – Scar tissue of the liver causes growth of connective tissue which destroys liver cells.

Tolerance – Develops when a person needs more alcohol in order to reach a certain effect.

Withdrawal – Symptoms include sleeplessness, sweating, poor appetite, tremors when person is deprived of alcohol.

Dilirium Tremens (DT’s) – Unpleasant physical & psychological side effects, which can include tremors, nightmares, and sweating.

Teens & Alcohol 21 Reasons to prevent under age drinking. Web-site

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

Mental & physical problems Low birth weight Impaired speech Facial abnormalities Mental retardation Poor attention span

Did you know?

- FAS is the leading cause of mental retardation in the U.S.

- A baby born with FAS will suffer from these problems for their whole life – they do not “outgrow” FAS.

Drinking & Driving

Consequences of OVI Almost 50 % of auto

accidents in which the passenger dies, the driver was legally drunk.

1.) Lose drivers license2.) Jail, court appearance,

fine3.) Suspension of license4.) Cost of bail5.) Higher Insurance rates6.) Possible Law suites

Driving Under the InfluenceDriving Under the Influence

Driving experts and medical researchers have found that Driving experts and medical researchers have found that drinking on any level:drinking on any level:

Reduces the ability to judge distances, speeds, and turnsReduces the ability to judge distances, speeds, and turns Reduces the ability to accurately judge one’s own capabilities, Reduces the ability to accurately judge one’s own capabilities,

and limitationsand limitations Increases tendency to take risksIncreases tendency to take risks Slows reflexesSlows reflexes Reduces the ability to concentrateReduces the ability to concentrate Driving while intoxicated is the leading cause of death among Driving while intoxicated is the leading cause of death among

teenagers. Each day 11 teenagers are killed and over 350 are teenagers. Each day 11 teenagers are killed and over 350 are injured in alcohol related motor vehicle crashes.injured in alcohol related motor vehicle crashes.

Almost 50% of all crashes in which teenagers die occur Almost 50% of all crashes in which teenagers die occur because drivers were legally drunk.because drivers were legally drunk.

Dangers of Drunk Driving

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=a2ae18e4298768351c7d

Drunk Driving Organizations

SADD – Students against drunk driving

MADD – Mothers against drunk driving

Drunk Driving Music Video – Web site

Alcohol Impairment Chart

Are you willing to take the risk?Jackie’s Story ppt

Lesson 3 – Alcohol & Society

Binge Drinking – Is becoming a problem with high school and college students. 4+ drinks in a row for

a female 5+ drinks in a row for

a male Can lead to alcohol

poisoning, which can be deadly.

Binge Drinking

Web site

Binge DrinkingBinge Drinking May be related to environment & May be related to environment &

availability of alcoholavailability of alcohol

41% of college41% of college studentsstudents engage engage in binge drinking in 2002in binge drinking in 2002

34% of non-college students34% of non-college students engage in binge drinking in 2002engage in binge drinking in 2002

1 in 10 college men1 in 10 college men under 24 are under 24 are alcohol dependent (2002, Journal alcohol dependent (2002, Journal of Studies on Alcohol)of Studies on Alcohol)

1 in 20 college women1 in 20 college women under 24 are alcohol under 24 are alcohol dependent (2002, Journal of dependent (2002, Journal of Studies on Alcohol)Studies on Alcohol)

Alcoholism

Is Alcoholism a disease?

Traits of an alcoholic:

- Preoccupied with alcohol

- Can’t manage stress without drinking

- Personality changes or memory lapses due to alcohol (Black-outs)

3 Stages of Alcoholism

Abuse (stage 1) Social drinking; drink to

manage stress; may begin to have blackouts; tolerance develops.

Dependence

(stage 2) Physical dependence

on alcohol; defensive behavior (denial); alcohol starts to interfere with other life responsibilities.

Addiction (stage 3) Uncontrolled drinking;

isolation from friends and family; withdrawal symptoms if they try to stop drinking.

Hot & cold flashes, tremors, nightmares.

2/3 of all alcoholics recover with proper treatment.

Alcoholics Support Groups

AA – Alcoholics Anonymous

Alonon – Supports family members and spouses of alcoholics

Alateen – Supports children of alcoholics

Costs to SocietyCosts to Society Alcohol is a major factor in the three leading causes Alcohol is a major factor in the three leading causes

of death for 16-24 year olds. These are traffic of death for 16-24 year olds. These are traffic crashes, homicides, and suicides. crashes, homicides, and suicides.

In all, alcohol claims about 100,000 Americans a In all, alcohol claims about 100,000 Americans a year. year.

Alcohol contributes to about 6 million non-fatal, and Alcohol contributes to about 6 million non-fatal, and 15,000 fatal injuries a year. 15,000 fatal injuries a year.

In the workplace, up to 40 percent of industrial In the workplace, up to 40 percent of industrial fatalities and 47 percent of industrial injuries can be fatalities and 47 percent of industrial injuries can be linked to alcohol.linked to alcohol.

Costs to the FamilyCosts to the Family It’s estimated that there are more than 3 million teen It’s estimated that there are more than 3 million teen

alcoholics, with up to 5 million considered problem alcoholics, with up to 5 million considered problem drinkers. drinkers.

Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are major factors in the Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are major factors in the four leading causes of accidental death: car crashes, four leading causes of accidental death: car crashes, accidental drownings, burns, and falls.accidental drownings, burns, and falls.

Alcohol is a factor in 20-35 percent of all suicides, Alcohol is a factor in 20-35 percent of all suicides, and plays a role in domestic violence, as well as and plays a role in domestic violence, as well as spousal and child abuse.spousal and child abuse.

People who are involved with alcoholics and whose People who are involved with alcoholics and whose lives are enmeshed in an alcoholics problems are co-lives are enmeshed in an alcoholics problems are co-dependants. Their suffering, like that of the dependants. Their suffering, like that of the alcoholics, can be enormous.alcoholics, can be enormous.