Chapter 22 Alcohol

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Chapter 22Alcohol

• Lesson One
• Choosing to Be Alcohol Free
• Pgs 562-567

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The Facts About Alcohol

• Alcohol is also called ethanol-the type of
  alcohol in alcoholic beverages
• Ethanol is an addictive drug that is produced
  naturally and synthetically through fermentation
  of fruits, vegetables, and grains
• Fermentation is the chemical action of yeast on
  sugars

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Alcohol is a Depressant

• At first, alcohol provides a kind of energy rush
• Alcohol is a depressant, a drug that slows the
  central nervous system
• Alcohol quickly affects a persons motor skills
  by slowing reaction time and impairing vision
• Clear thinking and good judgment also diminish

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Immediate Effects of Alcohol Consumption

• Intoxication is the state in which the body is
  poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the
  persons physical and mental control is
  significantly reduced

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Factors that Influence Alcohol Use

• Peer Pressure if friends drink, you probably
  will too
• Family if parents disapprove, teens less likely
  to drink
• Media Messages media makes alcohol use look
  glamorous

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Advertising Techniques

• Alcohol companies spend billions of dollars each
  year on advertisements
• Ads seen on T.V., radio, billboards, magazines,
  newspapers, etc
• Alcohol companies sponsor sporting events, music
  concerts, festivals, exhibits, and other
  community events

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Alcohols Role in Unsafe Situations

• Alcohol-related car accidents are the number one
  cause of death and disability among teens
• Alcohol is linked to deaths by drowning, fire,
  suicide, and homicide
• Even if you are not drinking, but are around
  others who are

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Alcohol and the Law

• If you are under 21, it is illegal to buy,
  possess, or consume alcohol
• Teens who break the law can be arrested, fined,
  and sentenced to a youth detention center

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Alcohol, Violence, and Sexual Activity

• Teens who drink are more likely to be victims or
  perpetrators of violent crimes such as rape,
  aggravated assault, and robbery
• Teens who use alcohol are more likely to become
  sexually active at earlier ages and engage in
  unprotected sex

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Alcohol Abuse

• Alcohol abuse is the excessive use of alcohol
• Young people who live in a household where a
  family member abuses alcohol are at a high risk
  for neglect, abuse, economic hardship, and social
  isolation

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Alcohol and Extracurricular Activities

• Teens who use alcohol may become ineligible to
  participate or may be suspended from their
  activities or from school
• A students future social, college, and job
  prospects could be damaged

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Alcohol is a Key Factor in

• 33 of suicides
• 50 of homicides
• 62 of assaults
• 68 of manslaughter cases
• 50 of head injuries
• 41 of traffic fatalities
• More than half of drowning incidents

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Being Alcohol Free

• Maintain a healthy body
• Make responsible decisions
• Avoid risky behavior
• Avoid illegal activities

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Strategies for Preventing Use of Alcohol

• Say no when pressured
• Leave the situation if possible
• Avoid parties where alcohol is served