Alcohol - Lord Selkirk School Division：酒精-塞尔扣克勋爵学校分部.doc

AlcoholLegal RisksIn the United States you must _ to buy alcoholYou may not be in possession of any alcohol under the age of 21!Laws do not allow the drinking of _ in public places such as _ and _.Those who are caught driving under the influence of alcohol will have their drivers license _.Those who are found guilty of repeated drunk driving charges may be sent to _.Drug_ - a chemical that causes changes in a persons _ or _Alcohol is found in beverages such as _, _, and liquorThe content of alcohol in most beverages is between _ and _.Beer and wine indicate the percentage of alcohol on their label.ProofAlcohol such as whiskey, vodka, and run list their _ on the label._ - the percentage of alcohol in a beverage. it is _ the percentage of alcoholExample:*Vodka is 50% alcohol- then it has a proof of _.*Rum is 120 proof- then it is _ alcohol.DepressantAlcohol is a _._ - a drug that slows the activity of the bodys _ _ _. Example:o Slows the heart rateo Slows the digestive processWhat immediate effects does alcohol have?ConfusionBlurred VisionDecreased alertnessDrowsinessPoor CoordinationLoss of inhibitions- _ people put on their _ and _ in order to behave in a socially acceptable manner. All of these are caused due to _ _ _.What does alcohol do to my body? - the negative effects alcohol has on a drinkers body and behavior* Moment when the alcohol is consumed faster than the body can break it downBloodstream- alcohol causes the to widen* Blood flows to the surface of the skin making the drinker feel warm; however the body temperature actually dropsBrain* The alcohol slows the speed of some brain activities Alcohol depresses the part of the brain that controls _ and _. Too much drinking may result in alcohol poisoning or death _ - periods of time that a drinker can not rememberLiver* The organ responsible for chemically breaking down the _ into carbon dioxide and water.* When people drink alcohol faster than the liver can break it down they become intoxicated or _.* _ drink per _* Drinking alcohol over a period of years can lead to _ damage- _.Blood Alcohol Concentration The amount of alcohol in a persons blood; it is expressed by a _.What factors influence the BAC?_ Females usually handle a _ amount of alcohol than males because females weigh less and carry _ body fat Alcohol does not dissolve in fat_- Younger individuals can not process the alcohol as fastWeight/Height- Alcohol is found in the bloodstream, a smaller individual has less blood therefore will be effected by alcohol differently than someone who is bigger.Amount of _ in the Stomach* Food absorbs some of the alcohol and slows the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream_ of AlcoholAmount of Alcohol _* The more alcohol that is _ the more it will effect your BAC.How _ someone drinks*Gulping down a drink raises the alcohol level in the blood because the body has less time to process the alcohol- 1 drink per hourLong Term Effects of AlcoholTolerance* the body builds up a resistance to a drug* The body needs _ amounts of alcohol to achieve the effect that was originally producedDependence* The body develops a resistance to a drug and requires the drug to function normally* Dependence is ADDICTIONWithdrawal* When a person _ taking the drugs they experience withdrawal* Withdrawal symptoms include:*Brain Damage* Alcohol abuse destroys _ cells in the brain* The connections in the _ may be damaged* This may cause forgetfulness, an inability to concentrate and poor judgmentDigestive Problems* Large amounts of alcohol cause the stomach to produce too much acid which may lead to ulcersLiver Damage* Alcohol interferes with the livers ability to break down fats so the liver begins to fill with fat.* _ - a disease of the liver where useless scar tissue replaces normal liver tissue. This is the last stage of liver disease and can result in deathHeart Disease* Excessive drinking contributes to increased _ _.* Alcohol abuse leads to heart diseaseFetal Alcohol Syndrome* _ defects caused by the effects of alcohol on the unborn child.* Alcohol in the mothers _ passes in to the unborn babys _.Signs and Symptoms of FAS Mental _ Birth defects Abnormal _ features _ problems Problems with the _ _ _. Trouble _ and/or learning _ or _ problems Behavior problemsAlcoholism* A disease in which people are _ to alcohol.* There are three main stages of alcoholism:Early StageMiddle StageLate Stage_ Stage* Consumes alcohol to try and relieve _.* May drink _ amounts of alcohol.* Drink to escape _ at home, school, and work._ Stage* May refuse to acknowledge their _ problem.* They are able to _ their problem.* May start to be _ from school or work._ Stage* The alcoholics life _ around drinking.* Reverse tolerance is a condition in which less and less alcohol causes _.Where do I go for help?Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)group composed of recovering alcoholics who give encouragement and support to help other alcoholics stop drinking and stay sober.Al-Anon- group that helps friends and families of