Alcohol

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ALCOHOL A DANGEROUS DRUG
Alcohol is classified as a depressant. Depressa
nt A drug that slows body functions (BAC) Blood
Alcohol Concentration a way to measure the level
of alcohol in a persons body Persons BAC is
influenced by Gender Percent of body fat Body
weight Amount of food in stomach Rate of
drinking (your environment)
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Over 15,000 lives have been saved per year
since we have raised our drinking age.
(21) Drivers under 21 are considered legally
intoxicated _at_ a BAC of .01 Zero
Tolerance Adult drivers are considered legally
intoxicated _at_ a BAC of .08 Intoxicated being
affected by alcohol Each drink is about
.02-.03 Takes about 1 ¼ hour to get out of system
per drink
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Proof is the amount of alcohol in a drink 100
proof equals 50 alcohol Beer has about 2-6
alcohol Wines are usually 10-15
alcohol Distilled spirits have 40-55 alcohol
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• EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE BODY
• Feeling of warmth, and well-being slight
  impairment of judgment
• (1 drink in 1-hour)
• Inhibitions are lessened judgment impaired,
  behavior can become impulsive or silly
• (2 drinks in 1-hour)
• Reflexes and coordination impaired speech and
  hearing slightly affected
• (3 drinks in 1-hour)

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• EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE BODY
• Legally drunk in most states vision, hearing,
  judgment, reflexes, coordination impaired
  (4 drinks in 1-hour)
• Intoxication coordination seriously affected
  vision blurred, speech and hearing severely
  impaired
• (6 drinks 1-hour)
• Intoxication extreme no control over thoughts
  and perceptions walking and even standing
  becomes difficult (8 drinks 1-hour)

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Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to
a hangover. Hangover-Uncomfortable physical
effects brought on by the use of alcohol.
Symptoms of hangover headache, nausea, upset
stomach, and dizziness. Cure for a hangover is
rest re-hydration of the body (alcohol
dehydrates the body).
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• Long Terms Effects
• Hepatitis inflammation of the liver symptoms
  include yellowing of the skin, high fever, and
  weakness.

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• Long Terms Effects (continued)
• Cirrhosis liver cells are replaced by useless
  scar tissue, no longer able to metabolize food
  properly.

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ALCOHOL A DANGEROUS DRUG

• Long Term Effects (continued)
• Interrupts REM sleeping.
• Lowers your white blood cell count.
• Kills brain cells.
• Damage to the heart muscle.
• Women can increase their chance for breast
  cancer.
• Increases your chances for cancer

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ALCOHOL A DANGEROUS DRUG

• Long Term Effects (continued)
• Delirium Tremens - (DTs) when an alcoholic goes
  without alcohol for a period of time, the body
  runs out of the supply to which it is addicted.
• Fever
• Unquenchable Thirst
• Hallucinations

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

• Low birth weight is a sign of FAS.
• Small teeth, faulty enamel, irregular earlobes,
  wide set eyes and other facial deformities.
• Smaller hearts/heart defects.
• Physical and mental growth rate is slower during
  childhood.
• Most remain mentally retarded w/ a 40-80 IQ
  range.
• Exposing the fetus to drugs during the first 12
  to 13 weeks is particularly hazardous

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Binge Drinking Alcohol is a poison If a person
drinks enough at one time, it can cause immediate
death. Binge drinking is a serious problem among
teenagers and young adults who take part in
drinking games.
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Binge Drinking Video

• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vQwkL0tyeee4

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Non-Drinker
Drinker
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• 4 stages of drinking
• Beginning phase involves experimental use or
  sneaking a drink at a social event.

Usually done with friends Tolerance is low Easy
to feel a buzz Defying parents
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4 stages of drinking (2) Using more/Drinking
more Start lying to parents
friends Feelings of guilt about the lies May
forget or blackout Increased tolerance Preoccu
pied with drinking
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4 stages of drinking (3) Using alcohol
regularly School work attendance are
affected Hiding bottles Start getting into
legal hassles Family Relationship
deteriorates Drinks in the morning Out of
control once drinking starts
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4 stages of drinking (4) This stage is
addiction Being high all the time is the
norm Need alcohol to cope Blackouts are more
frequent Self-Hate - little or no
self-esteem Must get help or face the
possibility of death
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Goals of Aftercare Program
Continued sobriety Participation in AAs 12 step
recovery program Adjustment to reentry into
family life through counseling Development of
self-awareness and social skills Learning
recreational alternatives to alcohol Establishmen
t of a network of support people who are also
recovering.
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ANTI-DRINKING ORGANIZATIONS
S.A.D.D Students Against Destructive
Decisions M.A.D.D Mothers Against Drunk
Driving R.I.D Remove Intoxicated Drivers
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Self-help programs for the Alcoholic Family
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - This group is for the
alcoholic. It is a 12 step program. The first
step is to realize that he or she is powerless
over alcohol. Al-Anon Is designed to help
family members to talk about problems of living
with an alcoholic. Alateen Is designed to help
teenagers cope with the same situation.
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Decision-making Model

• Should you let him drive you home?
• Youre at a party, and its getting late. Your
• friend Cliff, who drove you to the party, says
• hes ready to drive you home. He tells you he
• hasnt been drinking, but youre sure hes
• had at least two or three beers. You can not
• drive yet.
• What would you do?