INTRO TO ALCHOL

INTRO TO ALCOHOL Target: I will be able to identify the types of alcohol and describe factors affecting teen alcohol use

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Alcohol: a clear flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and can also be used as an industrial solvent and fuel. 

Types of Alcohol:1.Methyl alcohol or methanol• Fatal if swallowed• Exposure may damage eyes, kidneys,

heart and liver• Found in: (Choose 4-5 to write)

*Antifreeze*Biodiesel*Silicon

*Spandex*Windshield wiper fluid *Glass cleaners*Paints/varnish*Paint thinner*Moonshine- Illegal whiskey (sweeter than ethanol)

2. Isopropyl alcohol• Used as a solvent and in

the production of acetone (Nail polish remover)

• At 70% strength = rubbing alcohol

• If ingested it causes gastrointestinal problems (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), headache, damage to liver and kidneys, and impaired vision if in contact with eyes

 

3. Ethanol: The type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages • Acts as a depressant by slowing the central nervous system (CNS) • Can lead to malnutrition because the body can’t absorb important nutrients • ABV: Alcohol by Volume- How much alcohol is present in one drink• Beer is approximately 4.5% alcohol• Wine = 4% alcohol• Distilled Liquor = 40-50% alcohol

• Proof: Measurement of how much ethanol is in alcoholic beverages• Twice the percentage of ABV• Ex: 100-proof whiskey contains 50% alcohol by volume• Ex 86-proof whiskey contains 43% alcohol.

 

Alcohol and Teens:• 80% of teens have tried alcohol• 50% of teen deaths are alcohol/drug

related• Alcohol use affects many areas of

one’s life- health, relationships, school work, athletic performances; future goals • Unplanned pregnancies• Sexually Transmitted Infections

(STIs)• Dating violence• Rapes• Suicides• Homicides

 

 

Why Young People Drink (Factors affecting use):• Escape problems/deal with stress- parent’s divorce, trouble in school, problems with boy/girl friend• Relax• Friends use it; you want to fit in• Curiosity/Boredom/Rebellion

 

 

• Family• See parents use when they have problems• See parents socialize/celebrate

• Media• Aimed at young people by portraying young, handsome/beautiful people having fun/partying- always problem free drinking

Summary:

UNHAPPY HOUR Choose one of the factors affecting teenage use of alcohol (why teens drink) and then draw a convincing advertisement depicting what negative consequences could arise because of underage drinking. *Use a minimum of 4 colors*

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