Lesson 1 - Alcohol

Sequencing

Make a flow chart that

shows where alcohol

travels in the body once it

is swallowed. Describe

what the drug does to

each part it passes

through.

Body part Effect

Alcohol

What Is Alcohol?Alcohol is a drug.

Alcohol A substance produced by a chemical reaction in carbohydrates

Drug A substance that changes the structure or function of the body or mind

Alcohol’s Effects on the BodyAlcohol’s effects on the body include: Increase of acid in the stomach

Ulcers Blood vessels expand

Loss in blood temperature Alcohol poisoning

Vomiting, breathing difficulties, possible death

Alcohol’s Effects on the BodyHeavy drinkers are at risk for developing cirrhosis.

Cirrhosis Destruction and scarring of the liver tissue

Cirrhosis can lead to death.

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Alcohol’s Effects on the BrainSlower Reaction

TimeSlower Reaction

Time

Trouble thinking and speaking clearly

Trouble thinking and speaking clearly

More likely to engage in high-risk behaviors

More likely to engage in high-risk behaviors

Drunk driving is a major cause of traffic accidents

Being a Responsible Friend

Don’t let a friend get in a car with a driver who

has been drinking. If your friend is using alcohol,

urge him or her

to get help. Don’t hesitate to talk to an adult if

your friend is unwilling to reach out. This is not

breaking your friend’s trust. It is a step in getting

your friend the help he or

she needs.

Factors the Influence Alcohol’s Effects

There are several factors that influence how alcohol affects a person:

Body WeightBody Weight Rate ofConsumption

Rate ofConsumption

AmountConsumed

AmountConsumed

AmountEaten

AmountEaten

Other Drugs inthe System

Other Drugs inthe System

Amount of alcohol in a person’s blood is expressed by a percentage

Legally intoxicated over 0.08 BAC

# of Drinks BAC Effects

1-2 0.05%Small decrease in reaction time; some loss of coordination, self-control

3 0.1%Significant decrease in coordination, judgment, self-control, vision

6 0.2%Drunk-serious loss of self-control, memory, muscle control, ability to think clearly, and depth perception

8-9 0.3%Confusion, stupor, may pass out

12-plus 0.5%

Coma or death

*Calculations of BAC are bases on drinks consumed by a 120 pound person in a 2-hour period. Individual reactions will vary.

Teens Who DrinkTeen drinking can lead to:

Getting ArrestedGetting Arrested

Stunted BrainDevelopmentStunted BrainDevelopment

Suspension orExpulsion from School

Suspension orExpulsion from School

Poor GradesPoor Grades

Lesson 2

Why You Should Avoid AlcoholYou may do or say things you will regret.Your judgment becomes clouded and you may

engage in other high-risk behaviors.Your long-term health will be damaged.Your relationships with family and friends will

be damaged.Your performance at school will suffer.

Addiction and AlcoholismA person who drinks regularly will develop a tolerance for alcohol and runs the risk of developing alcoholism.

tolerance A need for increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect

alcoholism A disease in which a person has a physical and mental need for alcohol

Help for Alcoholics and Their Families

There is no cure for alcoholism, but it can be treated.

Children of alcoholics are never to blame for a parent’s alcoholism.

Help for Alcoholics and Their FamiliesAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) helps people

with alcoholism.

Al-Anon provides support for family members living with an alcoholic.

Alateen helps teenage children of alcoholic parents learn to cope with problems at home.

Al-Anon support group that helps family members and friends of alcoholics.

Tuesdays 8:00 P.M.Advent Lutheran Church

W 63 N642 Washington AvenueCedarburg, WI 53012

Southeast Entrance-Meeting is Upstairs

Alateen support group that helps young people cope with having a family member or friends who is an alcoholic.

Tuesdays 8:00 P.M.Advent Lutheran Church

W63 N642 Washington AvenueCedarburg, WI 53012

Al-anon

Pregnancy and AlcoholWhen alcohol consumed during pregnancy passes from the mother into the developing baby’s bloodstream, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) can result.

fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) A group of permanent physical and mental problems caused by alcohol use during pregnancy

Possible FASComplications

to Babies

Possible FASComplications

to Babies

Pregnancy and Alcohol

AbnormalBirth Weight

AbnormalBirth Weight

Birth DefectsBirth Defects

MentalRetardation

MentalRetardation

LearningDisabilitiesLearning

Disabilities

Lesson 3Illegal Drugs

Identifying Cause and

Effect

Make a two-column chart.

In the first column, write

the names of the drugs you

learned about. In the

second, list the effects of

these drugs.

Drug Effects

illegal drugs Drugs that are made and used purely for their effects

Illegal DrugsUsing illegal drugs can result in stiff fines, imprisonment, permanent health damage, and death.

Inhalants

Most inhalants are found in household products like adhesives, lighter fluids, cleaning solvents, and paint.

inhalants Substances whose fumes or vapors are inhaled, or

breathed in

Inhalants

CausesHallucinations

CausesHallucinations

Causes Damage to Brain Cells

Causes Damage to Brain Cells

Can CauseComa

Can CauseComa

Dusting

Inhalants PSA

Dusting News Story

MarijuanaMarijuana is also known as pot or weed.

marijuana An illegal drug that comes from the hemp plant

Marijuana is usually smoked.

Marijuana

IncreasesHeart RateIncreases

Heart Rate

Interferes with Concentration

Interferes with Concentration

DecreasesEnergy Level

DecreasesEnergy Level

CausesHallucinations and

Panic Attacks

CausesHallucinations and

Panic Attacks

Interferes withMemory

Interferes withMemory

Causes Long-Term

Brain Damage

Causes Long-Term

Brain Damage

Stimulants

Illegal stimulants include cocaine and methamphetamines.

stimulants Drugs that speed up the body’s functions

Stimulants

IncreasesHeart RateIncreases

Heart Rate

Can CausePhysical Collapse

Can CausePhysical Collapse

IncreasesBreathingIncreasesBreathing

Can CauseHeart Failure

Can CauseHeart Failure

Causes Loss of CoordinationCauses Loss

of Coordination

Can CauseBrain Damage

Can CauseBrain Damage

Cocaine and Crack

IncreasesBlood Pressure

IncreasesBlood Pressure

Causes Lossof Appetite

Causes Lossof Appetite

IncreasesHeart RateIncreases

Heart Rate

Causes Tendencyto Engage in

Other High-RiskBehaviors

Causes Tendencyto Engage in

Other High-RiskBehaviors

CausesRestlessness

CausesRestlessness

Methamphetamine

CausesAbnormal

Level of Activity

CausesAbnormal

Level of Activity

Can CauseBrain Damage

Can CauseBrain Damage

CausesDecreasedAppetite

CausesDecreasedAppetite

Can Cause Stroke

Can Cause Stroke

Causes BreathingProblems

Causes BreathingProblems

Anabolic SteroidsSome athletes use anabolic steroids to increase their body weight. They should never be used this way.

anabolic steroids Synthetic drugs based on a male hormone

Anabolic Steroids

CausesViolent Behavior

CausesViolent Behavior

Can CauseLiver and Brain

Cancer

Can CauseLiver and Brain

Cancer

CausesDepression

CausesDepression

Can CauseHeart AttackCan Cause

Heart Attack

Causes Problems with Sexual

Development

Causes Problems with Sexual

Development

NarcoticsSome narcotics are medicines prescribed by doctors.

narcotics Strong drugs that relieve pain

The most commonly used illegal narcotic is heroin.

HallucinogensUse of hallucinogens can lead to strange and/or violent behaviors, confusion, depression, and brain damage.

hallucinogens Illegal drugs that cause the user’s brain to create or distort images and to see and hear things that aren’t real

Lesson 4

What is Drug Abuse?Using illegal drugs is a form of drug abuse.

drug abuse The use of any drug in a way that is unhealthy or illegal

Using medicines in ways they were not intended to be used is another form of drug abuse.

Harmful Effects of Drug AbusePhysical Effects

Sleeplessness

Irritability

Damage to body organs

Heart failure

Overdose overdose Taking a fatal amount of a drug

Harmful Effects of Drug AbuseMental/Emotional Health

Damaged/destroyed brain cells

Damaged ability to think

Depression

Suicide

Harmful Effects of Drug AbuseSocial Health

Loss of interest in school

Retreat from family and friends

Choose the wrong friends

Risk of being injured in gang-related violence

Addiction

People with an addiction to a drug can no longer function without it.

The addict also needs more and more of the drugto feel better.

The Road to RecoveryAt the beginning of recovery, an addict may go through withdrawal.

recovery To overcome an addiction and return to a mostly normal life

withdrawal A series of physical and mental symptoms that occur when a person stops using an addictive substance

Help for Drug Abusers and Their FamiliesDrug addiction is a disease much like diabetes or heart disease.

Treatment for drug addiction may require drug rehabilitation.

drug rehabilitation A process in which a person relearns how to live without the abused drug