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NO CALL FOR ALCOHOL
Brain/Central Nervous SystemWhat does the Brain and CNS
do?Anatomy of the Nervous SystemIf you think of the brain as a
central computer that controls all bodily functions, then the
nervous system is like a network that relays messages back and
forth from the brain to different parts of the body. It does this
via the spinal cord, which runs from the brain down through the
back and contains threadlike nerves that branch out to every organ
and body part.
Brain/Central Nervous System
Brain/Central Nervous SystemAlcohol is a depressantA substance
that inhibits or slows down the central nervous system (CNS).CNS =
the brain and spinal cord
Alcohol affects thinking, judgment and reasoning abilities.
StomachThe stomach is a muscular organ located on the left side
of the upper abdomen. The stomach receives food from the esophagus.
As food reaches the end of the esophagus, it enters the stomach
through a muscular valve called the lower esophageal
sphincter.Stomach
StomachAlcohol is quickly absorbed from the stomach and into the
blood stream. Prolonged drinking is related to ulcers and cancers
(stomach, mouth, tongue and esophagus).LungsYour lungs are in your
chest, and they are so large that they take up most of the space in
there. You have two lungs, but they aren't the same size the way
your eyes or nostrils are. Instead, the lung on the left side of
your body is a bit smaller than the lung on the right. This extra
space on the left leaves room for your heart.
LUNGSAlcohol is exhaled in the breathing process, which is why
it can be smelled on your breath.
High alcohol levels slow down breathingwhich can cause death
.LiverThe liver helps you by taking toxins out of your blood. Wait!
Why do you have toxins in your blood in the first place? Sometimes
your body produces them as part of its normal function, like
breaking down protein, a component in foods such as meat and
nuts.
Liver
LIVERIt takes 1-2 hours for the body to fully oxidize
(eliminate) one alcoholic beverage.
KidneysOne of the main jobs of the kidneys is to filter the
waste out of the blood. How does the waste get in your blood? Well,
your blood delivers nutrients to your body. Chemical reactions
occur in the cells of your body to break down the nutrients. Some
of the waste is the result of these chemical reactions. Some is
just stuff your body doesn't need because it already has enough.
The waste has to go somewhere; this is where the kidneys come
in.Kidneys
KIDNEYSAlcohol is a diuretic, it increases the production of
urine from the kidneys.
Drinking can increase the risk of dehydration.SMALL INTESTINEThe
small intestines is where digestion is finalized.
Small IntestineAlcohol is absorbed here and into the
bloodstream.CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMThe heart sends blood around your
body. The blood provides your body with the oxygen and nutrients it
needs. It also carries away waste.
19Cardiovascular SystemAlcohol is a vasodilator, meaning it
opens up the blood vessels, which in turn lowers blood pressure
throughout the body.
Alcohol travels to the brain through the blood
stream.REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMSystem of organs in the body that are
made to reproduce.
Women who drink during pregnancy risk giving birth to an infant
with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.What 7 factors affect alcohols
impact?1. Type of drink2. How quickly it is consumed3. Amount of
food in stomach4. Body weight5. Mental/Emotional state6.
Surroundings7. Physical Tolerance What are 7 refusal techniques
that can be used to avoid unhealthy situation?Act confidentHave a
friend alongUse humorMake an excusePlan your exitSuggest an
alternativeDelay your decision
