Alcohol Unit
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Alcohol
Alcohol - – A drug found in certain beverages that
depresses the brain and central nervous system
Most Common Alcoholic Beverages
Proof – A measure of the amount of alcohol in a beverage– The proof of a beverage is double the percent of
alcohol in a beverage
Beer– Most beers are about 4% alcohol
Wine– Most wines are about 12-14% alcohol
Liquor– Most liquors are about 40% alcohol
Blood Alcohol Concentration(BAC)
Alcohol enters bloodstream within minutes after drinking it
About 20% of that alcohol is absorbed in the bloodstream through the walls of the stomach, the rest through the intestine
Affects body immediately!
Moves into bloodstream and affects every cell in the body
BAC
Most of the alcohol absorbed is changed to waste by the liver
Liver can only change one drink per hour
Alcohol builds up in body when any more alcohol is consumed then the liver can handle
BAC
The effects of alcohol intensify as the concentration of alcohol in the blood increases
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)– The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood– Given as a percentage– The higher the BAC, the greater the effects of alcohol
Alcohol is a Toxin– Toxin- A substance that is poisonous– If too much is consumed, the stomach will reject it– Body attempts to break down alcohol as soon as possible
Factors that Affect BAC
Amount of alcohol consumed Speed at which alcohol is consumed Body weight Percentage of body fat Gender Feelings Amount of food eaten Presence of other drugs in the bloodstream Age
Effects of Alcohol at Increasing BAC Levels
BAC of .02 – (About 1 drink in an hour) – People feel relaxed– Increased social confidence; talkative– Thinking and decision making abilities may be impaired
BAC of .05 – (About 2 drinks in an hour)– Areas of brain that control reasoning and judgment are
impaired; decreased muscular coordination; slowed reaction time
– Others can tell if someone was drinking– Slurred speech– People may not realize they are doing/saying
inappropriate things
Effects of Alcohol at Increasing BAC Levels
BAC of .10 – (About 5 drinks in an hour)
– Reasoning, judgment, self-control, muscular control, and reaction time are seriously impaired
– Cannot make responsible decisions
– Claim to not be affected by the alcohol
– Slurred speech; walk with a stagger
– Unpredictable emotions– Considered legally
drunk in most states
BAC of .12– People become
confused/disoriented– Blurred Vision– Loss of
coordination/Balance– Nausea; Vomiting
BAC of .20– Rapidly changing and
unpredictable emotions– People may pass out
Effects of Alcohol at Increasing BAC Levels
BAC of .30– Little or no control over mind and body– Most people cannot stay awake at this BAC
BAC of .40– People are likely to become unconscious– Breathing and heart rate are slowed– May result in death
BAC of .50– People who reach this BAC may enter a deep coma and/or
die
The Laws
In New Jersey, a person is guilty of drunk driving if he/she operates a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or greater.
Consuming even small amounts of alcohol dulls the senses, decreases reaction time, and hampers judgment, vision and alertness.
If you consume any amount of alcohol and your driving is affected, you can be convicted of drunk driving.
Consequences of Underage Drinking and Driving
In New Jersey, you must be 21 to purchase, possess or consume alcoholic beverages.
– Underage drinking is illegal and can have severe consequences for young people who drink and for adults who provide alcoholic beverages to those under 21.
If you are under 21 and you buy or drink alcohol in a place with an alcohol beverage license, you may be fined $500 and lose your license for 6 months.
– If you do not have your driver’s license, the suspension starts when you are first eligible to receive a license.
– Participation in an alcohol treatment or education program
If you are under 21 and drive with any detectable amount of alcohol in your system (.01 BAC or above), you will be subjected to the following penalties:
Loss or postponement of driving privileges for 30 to 90 days
15 to 30 days of community service Participation in a program of alcohol
education and highway safety
Driving with a Suspended License due to Driving While Intoxicated
A fine of $500 10 to 90 days imprisonment 1 to 2 years added license suspension If you have a crash & someone is hurt while your license is suspended, you face a mandatory 45 day jail sentence Revocation of motor vehicle registration
Refusal to Submit to Breath Test
1st offense - $300-$500 fine and a license suspension of not less than seven months or more than one year*
2nd offense - $500-$1000 fine and a 2-year license suspension*
3rd offense - $1000 fine and a 10-year license suspension*
– Automobile insurance surcharge of $1,000 a year for 3 years for 1st and 2nd offenses
– $1,500 for 3rd offense $100 surcharge to be deposited in a drunk driving enforcement fund
Referral to an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
What Alcohol does to our Body
Irritates the Stomach LiningDepresses the Central Nervous SystemAlters the Person’s Behavior and the
Body’s ability to functionSlows Brain functioning, decreasing
balance, eyesight, and reasoning ability
Effects of Alcohol on the Body
Alcohol is a leading cause of death
Almost every part of the body is harmed when people drink large quantities of alcohol
Regular drinkers require more health care
Heavy drinking harms most of the body systems
Effects of Alcohol on the Body
Effects all of the systems in the body– Nervous System– Digestive System– Immune System– Cardiovascular System– Skeletal System– Urinary System– Reproductive System
Effects of Alcohol on Thinking and Decision Making
Wrong Decisions False sense of self-
confidence Impaired judgment Feelings of invincibility Giving in to negative
peer pressure Intensified sexual
feelings and impaired reasoning
Impaired reaction time and coordination
Aggressive behavior Intensified emotions Hangovers Blackouts
Risk of Violence and Illegal Behavior
Violence Domestic Violence
– Violence that occurs within a family Rape Suicide Lawbreaking Violating school policies Drinking while driving
Chapter 22 Review
Page 582– Exploring Health Terms
Answers only
– Recalling the Facts Respond in complete sentences SKIP #’s 4, 8, and 12
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