Title: Alcohol
1Alcohol
- Alcohol Use A High-Risk Behavior
- Chapter 25 Lesson 1
2Do Now
- Make two columns on a sheet of paper. In the left
column, list at least three reasons teens give
for drinking. In the right column, list at least
three reasons teens give for choosing not to
drink.
3Chapter 25 Lesson 1Objectives
- List reasons young people choose to drink.
- Describe some factors that affect teen alcohol
use.
4Chapter 25 Lesson 1Health Concepts
- Alcohol is a drug that has great potential for
abuse. - Drinking is against the law for minors, and it
can have serious legal consequences. - Drinking alcohol can be a high-risk behavior at
any age, and it can damage or even ruin ones
health, one's life, and the lives of others. - Teens who drink alcohol do so for variety of
reasons.
5Alcohol Use A High-Risk Behavior
- Activity 1 Turn to a Neighbor
- Define the following terms and provide examples
for each term - Ethanol
- Fermentation
- Intoxication
6MYTHS ABOUT ALCOHOL
- Using alcohol on weekends or only once in a while
is harmless. - People can get into serious health, legal and
social situations anytime they use alcohol. - When a person has a hangover, coffee, a cold
shower, or fresh air will sober him or her up. - These practices do not speed up the livers
ability to break down the alcohol, so they dont
help to sober a person up.
- Drinking alcohol through a straw filters out
the alcoholic content of the beverage. - The alcohol content remains the same no matter
how the drug is delivered into the body. - Someone who doesnt seem drunk cant be drunk..
- Many people, particularly those with alcohol
problems, can drink a lot without showing the
obvious signs of drunkenness. - Beer and wine are safer drinks than hard
liquors like whiskey. - One standard serving of beer, wine, or spirits
contains the same amount of alcohol.
7What is Alcohol?
- Alcohol, or more properly speaking, ETHANOL the
type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages- is
a powerful drug. - Ethanol can be made synthetically, or it can be
produced naturally by fermentation of fruits,
vegetables, or grains. - FERMENTATION is the chemical action of yeast on
sugars. - Water, flavoring, and minerals are added to
ethanol to form one of several beverages,
including beer and wine. - Alcohol can also be processed to create spirits
or liquors such as whiskey, rye, gin and vodka.
8What is Alcohol?
- At first, alcohol may give the drinker a certain
energy and buzz. - Soon, however, its true nature as a depressant
takes over, causing the central nervous system
to slow down. - At some point in the consumption of alcohol,
a state of intoxication sets in. - INTOXICATION is physical and mental impairment
resulting from the use of alcohol, and can range
from an inability to walk to unconsciousness.
9Alcohol and Teens
- In recent years, as evidence of the harm drinking
can do has increased, alcohol consumption among
adults has declined. - Yet, its use among teens has risen.
- At any age, alcohol use can become a high-risk
behavior that affects the lives and health of
drinkers and those around them. - For teens, alcohol can have a negative impact on
them. - What can alcohol effect?
10Alcohol and Teens
SCHOOL WORK FRIENDSHIPS CAREER GOALS
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS RELATIONSHIPS
11Alcohol and Teens
- Half of all teens who die each year die as a
direct result of alcohol or other drug use, and
many of these deaths happen in accidents. - Alcohol is a factor in many unplanned pregnancies
as well as in cases of sexually transmitted
diseases, dating violence, rapes, suicides, and
homicides. - Nearly 5 million problem drinkers in this country
are between the ages of 14 and 17.
12Why Do Young People Drink
- To escape pressures or problems,
- To feel better or get over being sad or lonely,
- To deal with stress and relax,
- To feel more self-confident in social situations,
- For excitement,
- Because their friends are doing it,
- To deal with boredom,
- To get away with something they are not supposed
to do, and - To fit in.
13Factors that Affect Teen Alcohol Use
- Friends
- Family
- Advertisements- many of these ads are aimed at
teen audience and include one or more of the
following - Young people who are handsome, attractive, fit,
and healthy looking. - A party-like atmosphere with upbeat music.
- An otherwise healthful environment, often in the
beauty of the outdoors. - Problem-free drinking
- A verbal message that really does not say
anything about the risks of using the product.
14Effects of Advertising
- Alcohol is an aid to successful, romantic, and
problem-free relationships. - Working situations.
- Recreational opportunities.
- Sporting events are sponsored in part by
liquor or beer companies. - T-shirts and hats are promotions given to
people to sell their product.
15You and Your Decisions About Drinking
- Everyone has the need to belong, to feel loved,
and to feel important. - It is possible to meet these needs in many ways.
- DRINKING DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ONE OF THEM!
16Chapter 25 Lesson1Review
- What is the name of the drug contained in
alcoholic beverages? - Identify five reasons why many teens drink
alcohol. - Name three techniques that advertisers use to get
people to buy alcohol products.
17Alcohol
- What Alcohol Does to the Body
- Chapter 25 Lesson 2
18Chapter 25 Lesson 2
- Do Now
- List as many parts of the body as you can think
of that are affected by alcohol use. Think in
terms of long-term and short-term effects.
19Chapter 25 Lesson 2Objectives
- After this lesson you will be able to
- explain the effects of alcohol on the body.
- describe the consequences of drinking and
driving. - identify the consequences of DWI and efforts to
reduce DWIs. - describe problems that occur when alcohol is
mixed with other drugs or used during pregnancy.
20Chapter 25 Lesson 2
- Health concepts
- Alcohol can quickly impair a persons judgment
and, over time, cause permanent and serious
health problems. - Being in the presence of someone under the
influence of alcohol can place a persons health
and safety in jeopardy - Alcohol consumed by a pregnant female can damage
the health of her fetus for life. - Drinking and driving or riding with a drinking
driver is taking a foolish, unnecessary, and
sometimes deadly risk.
21What Alcohol Does to the Body
- Activity 1 Turn to a Neighbor
- Define the following terms and provide examples
for each term - Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
- Designated drivers
- Fatty liver
- Cirrhosis
- Fetal alcohol syndrome
22Short Term Effects of Drinking
- The short-term effects alcohol has on the body
depend on several factors. - Amount of alcohol consumed
- Body weight
- Amount of time alcohol is consumed
- Amount of food eaten
23What Alcohol Does to the Body
- Activity 2 Class Discussion
- What role food plays in slowing the absorption of
alcohol in the body. - What kinds of food might be more successful in
slowing down the absorption process?
24Short Term Effects of Drinking
- BRAIN
- Alcohol reaches the brain almost as soon as it is
consumed - It depresses the activity of the brain, slowing
the work of the central nervous system. - Thought processes are disorganized, and memory
and concentration are dulled. - Decision making can be badly effected.
25What Alcohol Does to the Body
- Activity 3 Class Discussion
- What signs indicate that alcohol has reached the
brain of someone who is drinking?
26Short Term Effects of Drinking
- LIVER
- The liver, in a process called oxidation, changes
alcohol to water, carbon dioxide, and energy. - The liver can oxidize only about 1/3 to ½ of an
ounce of alcohol an hour. - There is no way to speed up this process.
- Until the liver has time to oxidize all the
alcohol, the alcohol keeps circulating through
all body parts. - Fatty liver is a condition in which fats build up
in the liver and cannot be broken down. - Cirrhosis is condition in which liver tissue is
destroyed and then replaced with useless scar
tissue
27Short Term Effects of Drinking
- BLOOD VESSELS
- The blood carries the alcohol to all parts of
the body, including the heart, liver, and brain. - When alcohol enters the blood, it causes the
blood vessels to dilate, or widen. - The result is an increased flow of blood,
especially to the skin. - This makes the skin feel flush and warm.
- Body temperature actually decreases, and people
who go out into the cold are at an increased risk
for hypothermia.
28Short Term Effects of Drinking
- HEART
- Alcohol causes an increase in heart rate and an
increase in blood pressure. - It can lead to arrhythmias, or abnormal
heartbeats. - It can cause scar tissue to build up in the
muscle fibers of the heart. - The risk of heart attack and stroke also
increase.
29Short Term Effects of Drinking
- STOMACH
- Because the alcohol molecule is very small and
water soluble, it does not have to be digested. - It can be immediately absorbed from the stomach
into the blood. - Having food in the stomach slows the absorption
process. - Food will not keep a person from getting drunk.
- Large amounts of alcohol causes a large amount of
gastric juices from the stomach lining,
increasing these high acid juices causes stomach
irritation.
30Driving Under the Influence
- Also known as- DUI
- BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION or BAC, is the
amount of alcohol in a persons blood expressed
as a percentage. - Signs of being intoxicated can begin to
appear at BAC as low as .02
31Driving Under the InfluenceDrink Wheel / Drink
Calculator for Breath Alcohol Testing
- Examples of Blood Alcohol Levels in males (160
pounds). - After 3 hours of drinking (1 drink 12 oz. of
beer) - Male 5 drinks BAC .076
- Examples of Blood Alcohol Levels in females (140
pounds). - After 3 hours of drinking (1 drink 12 oz.
of beer) - Female 4 drinks BAC .08
32Driving Under the Influence
- Driving experts and medical researchers have
found that drinking on any level - Reduces the ability to judge distances, speeds,
and turns. - Reduces the ability to judge accurately ones own
capabilities and limitations - Increases the tendency to take risks
- Slows reflexes
- Adds to forgetfulness to take precautions such as
using signals when turning. - Reduces the ability to concentrate
33Driving Under the InfluenceAdding the Drink
Wheel to Your Site - Breath Alcohol Testing
- At .02 light to moderate drinkers begin to feel
some effects. - At .04 most people begin to feel relaxed.
- At .06 judgment is somewhat impaired, people are
less able to make rational decisions
about their capabilities (for example,
driving). - At .08 there is a definite impairment of muscle
coordination and driving skills this is legal
level for intoxication in most states. - At .10 there is a clear deterioration of
reaction time and control this is legally drunk
in all states.
34Driving Under the Influence
- At .12, vomiting usually occurs. Unless this
level is reached slowly or a person has developed
a tolerance to alcohol. - At .15, balance and movement are impaired. This
blood-alcohol level means the equivalent of 1/2
pint of whiskey is circulating in the blood
stream. - At .30 many people lose consciousness.
- At .40 most people lose consciousness some
die. - At .45, breathing stops this is a fatal dose for
most people
35Consequences of DWI
- Driving while intoxicated is the leading cause of
death among teenagers. Each day in the U.S., 11
teenagers are killed and over 350 are injured in
alcohol-related motor vehicles crashes. - Consequences of DWI
- Death
- Immediate confiscation of drivers license
- Arrest, trip to jail, court appearance, and fine
- Possible suspension of drivers license
- Cost of bail to get out of jail
- Higher insurance rates
- Possible lawsuits
36Alcohol and Pregnancy
- Scientist have found that heavy drinking by
pregnant females carries a risk not only to
themselves but to their unborn child. - Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition in
which a fetus has been adversely affected
mentally and physically by its mothers heavy
alcohol use during pregnancy. - Mental retardation , poor attention span,
nervousness, and hyperactivity is common in
children born with FAS
37Alcohol and Pregnancy
- FAS babies also may exhibit some or all of the
following problems - Low birth weight
- Impaired speech
- Cleft palate
- General weakness
- Slow body growth
- Facial abnormalities
- Poor coordination
- Heart defects
38Alcohol and Pregnancy
- The alcohol the pregnant female drinks moves into
her blood, then across the placenta, and through
the umbilical cord into the blood of the unborn
child. - Any effects felt by the pregnant female as
results of drinking are also experienced by the
unborn child.
39Chapter 25 Lesson 2Review
- What are three short-term and three long-term
effects of using alcohol? - Identify four ways that drinking impairs driving.
- What are some of the characteristics of children
suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome?
40Alcohol
- Alcohol and Society
- Chapter 25 Lesson 3
41Chapter 25 Lesson 3
- Do Now
- Journal Entry
- Discuss in writing why the animated drunk is no
longer considered to be comical.
42Chapter 25 Lesson 3Objectives
- After this lesson you will be able to
- Relate alcohol poisoning to blood alcohol level.
- Describe the three stages of alcoholism
- Discuss the costs of alcohol use to the family
and society.
43Chapter 25 Lesson 3
- Health Concepts
- You do not have to be an alcoholic to get in
trouble with alcohol. - Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can be
treated with total abstinence. - Alcoholism imposes heavy costs on the family of
the alcoholic and on society. - Not drinking is the only responsible choice.
- There are many effective ways to say no to
alcohol.
44Alcohol and Society
- Activity 1 Turn to a Neighbor
- Define the following terms and provide examples
for each term - Binge drinking
- Alcohol poisoning
- Alcoholism
- Delirium tremens (DTs)
45Patterns of Alcohol Abuse
- Although most people equate problem drinking with
the disease of alcoholism, there are other
troubled patterns of alcohol use whose effects
can be every bit as devastating. - Some of these patterns can even be
life-threatening.
46Patterns of Alcohol Abuse
- BINGE DRINKING Is periodic excessive drinking.
- This type of drinking, which is popular among
some high school and college students, can take
the form of a social event or a contest to see
who can drink the most in the shortest time.
47Patterns of Alcohol Abuse
- For men, binge drinking is defined as downing
five or more consecutive drinks. - For women, drinking four or more drinks in a row
is considered bingeing. - "Research shows that females have the same rate
of problems on four drinks as males do on five,"
Wechsler said. "Thats probably because they have
a lower body mass and metabolize alcohol more
slowly." - www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2000/03.16/drink.htm
48Patterns of Alcohol Abuse
- Some binge drinkers mistakenly believe that they
are not really in trouble with alcohol because
they do not drink every day. - However, even alcoholics can go days on end
without drinks until later stages of the
disease.
49Patterns of Alcohol Abuse
- A danger associated more with binge drinking than
with any other pattern of alcohol abuse is
ALCOHOL POISONING A dangerous toxic
condition that occurs when a person drinks a
large amount of alcohol in a short period of
time. - Generally, when a persons blood alcohol level
reaches about 400 milligrams per deciliter the
brains ability to control breathing can be
interrupted. - The result could be death.
50Alcohol and Society
- Activity 2 Independent work
- Why it is difficult for most people who have a
drinking problem to admit they have a problem? - What are the differences between problem drinking
being the cause and problem drinking being the
symptom of other problems?
51Alcoholism
- ALCOHOLISM A physical and psychological
dependence on the drug ethanol is a disease. - Although it is true that there are alcoholics
that are falling down drunk and, hence, easily
recognized, a great many alcoholics appear clean,
orderly, and well groomed. - One thing is certain they all need help!
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53Traits of the Alcoholic
- Alcoholics are unable to stop drinking despite
the toll it takes on their health and their
lives. - People with alcoholism may exhibit one or
a combination of these behaviors or traits - They are preoccupied in one way or another
with alcohol. - Once they pick up the first drink, they cannot
promise or predict what they will say or do or
how much they will drink. - They cannot manage tension without drinking.
- They may have personality changes or memory
lapses due to drinking.
54Stages of Alcoholism
- STAGE ONE
- Begins with social drinking often to relax or to
relieve stress. - Gradually it becomes necessary to drink to
manage stress. - Physically
- Psychological
- An individual drinks to become intoxicated and
doesn't remember with whom they are
drinking with, what they did or what they
said. - The drinker makes excuses and tries to
rationalize his/her drinking behavior.
55Stages of Alcoholism
- STAGE TWO
- Person reaches a point where they can't stop
drinking. - Physical and mental problems evident.
- Defensive behavior is evident.
- Drinker denies or tries to hide problem.
- Body has developed a tolerance and more alcohol
is necessary. - Drinking becomes the central event in person's
life. - Performance on job, at school, or at home
decreases. - Frequent absences from work and school occur.
56Stages of Alcoholism
- STAGE THREE
- Drinking is extremely visible.
- Cannot be denied.
- Uncontrolled
- Alcohol becomes constant companion.
- Malnutrition becomes a problem.
- Body is addicted to the drug.
- If alcoholic stopped drinking he/she would
experience withdrawal and symptoms - DELIRIUM TREMENS (DTs) The dramatic
physical and psychological effects of alcohol
withdrawal.
57Costs to the Family
- Estimated 3 million teen alcoholics
- Up to 5 million young people in this country are
considered to be alcoholics or problem drinkers - Major factors in the four leading causes of
accidental death - Car crashes
- Falls
- Drowning
- Burns caused by fire
- Factors in 20 to 30 of all suicides
- Play a major part in
- Domestic violence
- Spousal abuse
- Child abuse
- Abuse of the elderly
- Marital separation and divorce
58Costs to Society
- Alcohol is a major factor in the three leading
causes of death for 16 to 24 year-olds - Traffic crashes
- Homicides
- Suicides
- In all, alcohol claims about 100,000 Americans a
year - Off the highway, alcohol contributes to about 6
million nonfatal and 15,000 fatal injuries per
year. - In the workplace, up to 40 of industrial
fatalities and 47 of industrial injuries can be
linked to alcohol.
59Choosing to Be Alcohol-Free
- Despite the rise in teen drinking, many teens are
deciding to remain or become alcohol-free. - The most common reason given for not drinking is
I do not need it. - Some teens who choose not to drink seem to be
saying, I dont have to drink to be popular, or
I dont need to drink to be accepted, to have
fun, or to act in some way that I usually
wouldnt.
60Saying NO to Alcohol
- Saying no to drinking takes a firm mental
commitment from you before you go to a party or
other social situation where alcohol may be
served. - Practice what you are going to say in such a
situation can help. - Whatever you do to turn down a drink, keep it
brief, polite, confident, and to the point. - Sometimes humor or the unexpected, creative
comment can do the trick.
61Alcohol and Sexual Activity
- Alcohol affects a persons judgment and may
interfere with self-control over ones emotions,
decisions, and behavior. - It may cause a person to do or say things he or
she otherwise would not normally do, including
engaging in sexual activity. - WHAT ELSE CAN OCCUR?
62Chapter 25 Lesson 3Review
- Define the terms binge drinking and alcohol
poisoning, and use them in a single paragraph. - Describe the three stages of alcoholism.
- List three of the costs of alcoholism to society
at large. - Identify four reasons why young people choose not
to drink.