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Alcohol
THE FACTS
Alcohol• Is a drug that is produced by a chemical
reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains.• It is a depressant that has powerful effects
on the body.• In the United States it is illegal for minors
to use alcohol until the age of 21.• Your brain is developing protein remember
the egg white with the organ lady.
Alcohol Continued• Adults can choose whether to use alcohol
or not.• To make responsible decisions about
alcohol use, people need to understand how alcohol effects the body.
• Alcohol like other depressants slows down the brain and other parts of the nervous system.
Alcohol• It also affects the digestive and urinary
systems.• Excessive use of alcohol over long periods
of time could damage almost every organ in the body.
Effects of Alcohol on the Body
• The following slides will show how alcohol effects the systems in the body.
Digestive System
Mouth and Esophagus Short Term Effects• tongue, gums, and throat are affected,
your breath smells of alcohol.• Your ability to taste food is dulled• If somebody drinks a lot of alcohol at one
time could potentially vomit and or result in death.
Digestive System
Long Term Effects• Damage occurs to tissues of the
esophagus, resulting in possible bleeding.• Permanent loss of taste buds• Alcohol typically is mixed with soda which
is high in sugar, which could result in dental problems.
Circulatory System
Heart and Blood Vessels
Short Term Effects• Perspiration increases and skin becomes
flushed.• Increased heart rate• Increased blood pressure
Circulatory System
Long Term Effects
• High blood pressure and permanent damage to the heart muscle.
• This could lead to a heart attack or stroke.• The blood vessels harden and become
less flexible.
Nervous System
Brain and nervous system
Short Term Effects• Speech is slurred• Vision is blurred• Impaired judgment, reasoning, memory,
and concentration
Nervous SystemShort Term Effects continued
• Slowed reaction time• Decreased coordination• Distorted hearing• Reduced inhibitions• Alcohol poisoning, potentially causing
unconsciousness and even death.
Nervous System
Long Term Effects• Damage to brain cells, of which cannot be
replaced.• Damage to nerves throughout the body,
resulting in numbness to certain areas such as your hands and feet.
• Memory loss
Digestive System
Liver
Short Term Effects• Processes of the liver which filters out over
90% of the alcohol in the body may be unbalanced.
Digestive System
Long Term Effects
• Cirrhosis or scarring and destruction of the liver tissue
• Can cause death
Digestive SystemStomach and Pancreas
Short Term Effects• Stomach acid increases, which results in
nausea and vomiting.Long Term• Ulcers- irritations of the stomach lining
causing open sores.
Alcohol and the Individual
Body Size• The same amount of alcohol has a greater
effect on a small person than it does a larger person.
Gender• Alcohol moves into the bloodstream faster
in females
Alcohol and the IndividualTime Frame• A person who drinks a lot in a short period
of time is more likely to become intoxicated.
Amount• Drinking a large quantity of alcohol causes
alcohol levels in the bloodstream to rise.• If the level rises too much, alcohol
poisoning could occur. (DEATH)
Alcohol and the Individual
Food• Food in the stomach slows down the
passage of alcohol into the bloodstream.Medicine• Alcohol can interfere with the effects of
medicines, and medicines can intensify the effects of alcohol.
Drinking and Driving• Driving under the influence of alcohol
(DUI)• Drunk driving is illegal.• One alcoholic beverage can impair your
coordination and make driving unsafe.• The more alcohol you drink, the more
dangerous you will be behind the wheel.
Drinking and Driving Continued
• Slower reaction times and impaired judgment make drunk drivers dangerous to other drivers and pedestrians.
• Alcohol use contributes to almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths.
• It is the most frequent cause of death among teens age 15-20.
Blood Alcohol Concentration• The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood
stream.• 0.1 = 1/10 of 1 percent of the fluid volume
of his or her blood is actually alcohol.• A person’s BAC depends on the amount of
alcohol consumed as well as the body size and the other factors previously discussed.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)• Is a group of alcohol related birth defects
that include both physical and mental problems.
• Kids born with FAS develop slower than normal students and have difficulty in school both academically and behaviorally.
Stages of Alcohol Addiction
Stage 1• A person drinks to relieve stress or relax.Stage 2• The person needs alcohol to cope with life.Stage 3• The person starts to make excuses about
drinking habits. (Missing work, family events)
Alcohol and Teens
• Alcohol can interfere with a teens growth process.
• Studies show that teens that abuse alcohol have poorer language skills, than other teens.
• New research suggests that exposure to alcohol during the teen years reduces the levels of certain hormones essential to normal development.
Alcohol and Teens
• May delay the onset of the menstrual cycle and affect other aspects of sexual maturity.
• Up to 2/3 of suicides on college campuses involve alcohol.
• Almost ½ of all traffic deaths of people under 25 involve alcohol.
Alcohol and Teens
• Nearly ¼ of all violent crimes committed by teens involve alcohol.
• Between 1/3 and 2/3 of date rape cases among teens and college aged students involve alcohol.
Alcohol and Society
• Nearly 14 million Americans have physical, social, and psychologicalproblems related to alcohol use.
• Alcohol use impairs a person’s ability to ride a bike, skateboard, or scooter.
• Alcohol use is linked to 1/3 of all drowning deaths and 1/2 of all fire deaths.
Places to get help
Alcoholics Anonymous • A 12 step program to quit drinking.AL-Anon• For family members of alcoholics and
friends to get help.Alateen• Helps young people cope with having
family members that are alcoholics.