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Alcohol Lesson 1
What Alcohol does to the Body
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Do Now
• List two or three ways that you think alcohol negatively affects the body
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Alcohol and the Body
• Alcohol- A drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains. Ex. Grapes=wine Potatoes=vodka wheat/barley= beer
• Alcohol is a depressant, which slows down the functions of the brain and other parts of the nervous system.
• Excessive use over long periods of time can effect every organ in the body.
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Effects of alcohol on the body
1) Mouth/Esophagus-Short term- Tongue, gums, and throat are affected.
Breath smells.Long Term- Damage occurs to tissues of the esophagus,
resulting in possible bleeding.2) Heart and blood vesselsShort term- Perspiration increases, skin becomes flushedLong term- High blood pressure and damage to the heart
muscle is common. Blood vessels harden and become less flexible.
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3) Brain and Nervous system-Short term- Speech is slurred and vision is blurred. The drinker has a hard time walking. Long Term- Brain cells, many of which cannot be replaced, are destroyed. Numbness occurs in hands and feet.
4) Liver-Short term- liver changes alcohol=H2O+CO2Long Term- liver is damaged resulting in cirrhosisCirrhosis- scarring and destruction of the liver.
Most alcoholics die of this disease.
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5) Stomach and Pancreas-Short term- stomach acids increase which often
results in nausea and vomiting.Long term-Irritation occurs in the stomach
lining, causing open sores called ulcers. Pancreas becomes inflamed causing problems with digestion.
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Alcohol and the IndividualThe effects of alcohol is influenced by many factors
Body size- The larger the person=more alcohol consumed
Gender- Alcohol goes into the bloodstream quicker for females bc of fat cells.
Time Frame-how much you drink in a period of time. Excess alcohol cannot be broken down
Amount-more alcohol=more alcohol in bloodstream. Too much alcohol causes alcohol poisoning.
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Food- Food slows down alcohol going into the bloodstream by absorption.
Medicine- Alcohol can interfere with the effects of medicine. Medicines can intensify the effects of alcohol. Ex. 2drinks with medicine may feel like 5 drinks.
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Alcohol Content of different drinks
• Beer= 12oz---5% alcohol by volume• Wine= 4oz---12-15% alcohol by volume• Hard Liquor—40% alcohol by volume
(BAC) Blood alcohol concentration- The amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream.
.08 in NJ is the legal limit.
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Binge Drinking- The consumption of several alcoholic drinks in a short period of time.
A lot of alcohol=depressant=stop breathing=dead
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)- group of alcohol- related birth defects that includes both physical and mental problems.
#1 cause of mental retardation in the U.S.
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Alcohol and Teens
• Alcohol disrupts a teens growth process, poor language skills, reduced hormones, delay the onset of the menstrual cycle and sexual maturity
• 2/3 of suicides in college involve alcohol• ½ of all traffic death under 25 involve alcohol• ¼ of violent crimes by teens involve alcohol• 1/3 of date rape cases among teens involve
alcohol.