Alcohol

$524 Billion

What does this number represent?

Journal 1

$524 Billion

The annual cost of substance abuse on the U.S. economyProductivity losses caused by premature

deathsTreatment of substance abusersCrimeDestruction of Property

How Much is $524 Billion

$524 Billion =1,907,834 Ferrari 512 TR’s (45 for everyone in

Harrisonburg)138 billion gallons of gas (fill up your Ferrari

over 5 billion times)

True or False?

Alcohol is a Drug

Alcohol Is:

A Drug.considered to be a drug--anything that alters the mind.

IllegalAnyone who possess or consumes an alcoholic beverage before

the age of 21 is breaking the law.

A Depressant. alcohol depresses your central nervous system, which effects

every part of your body.

A Toxin. A toxin is a substance that is poisonous. If large amounts are

swallowed, it is rejected by the stomach, causing vomiting.

Alcohol Is:

Alcohol- a drug found in certain beverages that depresses the brain and nervous system.

Fermentation- the process in which alcohol is made. Yeast, sugar, and water are combined to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide.

True or False?

Coffee and other items that have caffeine can help sober someone up.

False

The only thing that can sober someone up is TIME!!!

Does anyone know how long it takes for one drink to get out of the body?

True or False?

A shot of rum has the same amount of alcohol as a can of beer.

True

12 oz beer = 4 oz of wine = 1.5 oz distilled spirits =

= =

Alcohol: Liquor, Beer, Wine, OH MY!

Liquor- an alcoholic beverage that is made by distillation (higher alcohol content.)Whiskey, bourbon, rye,

run, gin, vodka, tequila, and brandy

AKA Distilled SpiritsMostly around 40

percent alcohol

Alcohol: Liquor, Beer, Wine, OH MY!

Beer- an alcoholic beverage that is made by fermenting barley, corn, or rye. Mostly around 4 percent

alcohol Malt Liquor- beer that has a

higher alcohol content than regular beer

Light beer- beer that has fewer calories than regular beer but about the same alcohol content

Alcohol: Liquor, Beer, Wine, OH MY!

Wine- an alcohol made from fermenting grapes or other fruits. Mostly around 12-14 percent alcohol Wine Cooler- carbonated, fruit flavored alcoholic beverage

(1.5-6 percent alcohol)

Alcohol Proof

Proof- a measure of the amount of alcohol in the beverageProof of a beverage is double the number of the

alcohol percent Example- if a drink has 20 percent alcohol in it,

the proof would be 40

True or False?

Alcohol helps people deal with stress.

False

Alcohol can actually cause stress … Can you think of how?

What are some healthy ways to reduce stress?

Stress Management

• Exercise• Do not procrastinate• Organization• Enough sleep • Talking with someone

Alcohol Absorption

Absorbed directly into blood stream

Process of absorption 20% in stomach75% in small intestines 5% in mouth and throat

BAC: Blood Alcohol Concentration

Blood Alcohol Concentration- the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood. It is given as a percentage. The higher the BAC, the greater the effects of

alcohol on the bodyOther factors can effect Blood Alcohol

Concentration

Other Factors Influencing BAC

How much you drinkHow fast you drinkBody weightFood in stomachType of alcoholType of mixerTemperature of drinkWhether you are

male of female

Mix-o-logy

Mixing medications with alcohol can be deadly.

Women are at a higher risk for alcohol-medication reactions.

Mixing can cause serious accidental injuries.

Alcohol and the Bodyhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/read_this/2005/01/think_drink_tips.shtml

Short Term Effects

Hangover -- headache, intense thirst, nausea, vomiting, extreme sensitivity to light and noise, blurry vision, shakiness, and exhaustion

Loss of consciousness Falling or running into things, causing injury or death Inability to make good decisions Unplanned and/or unsafe sexual activity Increased risk of sexual assault Getting into trouble with authorities Damaging property Behaving aggressively and getting into fights Alcohol poisoning -- nausea and/or vomiting; can progress to unconsciousness,

coma, or death Respiratory arrest Choking to death on vomit Sudden death from stroke Increased risk of drowning Loss of reasoning ability, movement control, and reaction speed -- all of which make

you deadly behind the wheel of a car

http://www.intheknowzone.com/binge/sterm.htm

Long Term Effects

Birth Defects Liver Damage Heart Disease Bone Damage Cancer Brain Damage

http://www.intheknowzone.com/binge/lterm.htm

Weakened vision. Malnutrition (because heavy drinkers

often drink rather than eat.) Water retention (resulting in weight

gain and bloating.) Skin disorders (such as middle-age

acne.) Dilated blood vessels near the skin

causing "brandy nose." Heartburn, nausea, gastritis, and

ulcers. Poor digestion and inflammation of the

small and large intestines. Sexual problems in men and women. Reduced sperm count, less motile

(active and quick) sperm, and abnormal sperm cells.

Menstrual difficulties, irregular or absent cycles, and decreased fertility.

Early menopause.

Social Norms

http://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/NSDUHresultsPDFWHTML2013/Web/NSDUHresults2013.htm#3.2

True or False?

87% of all sexual assaults involve alcohol.

True

Why do you think?

Lowers inhibitionsAcquaintance/Date Rapes

True or False?

More than 70% of drowning deaths involve people who have been drinking.

True

Drinking alcohol effects your reaction time and coordination.

Driving Drunk

Why do people drink and drive? Alcohol-induced loss of

judgment Lack of planning Rationalization Overconfidence Lack of education Pressure http://

www.healthteacher.com/teachersupports/content/alcohol/teacher2.asp

Illegal for You!

Virginia Alcohol Laws state the following:

* It is illegal for someone under the age of 21 to buy, possess, drink or serve alcoholic beverages

* It is illegal to use an altered, fictitious, facsimile or simulated identification to purchase alcohol

* It is illegal to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 or intoxicated

* It is illegal to sell alcohol without a license

* It is illegal to buy alcohol without a license

* It is illegal to consume alcohol in any unlicensed public place

* It is illegal to appear in public intoxicated

* it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol

www.radford.edu/~ocsc/alcohol%20law.htm

True or False

Alcohol poisoning is not a big deal.

False

Alcohol poisoning is a HUGE deal and needs to be dealt with immediately. Signs of alcohol poisoning includeDecrease in circulationDecreased breathingPale/clammy skinVomiting Loss of consciousness

Different Types of Drinkers

Experimental DrinkerSocial DrinkerProblem Drinker

Binge Drinking

Heavy Drinker (Alcoholic)

Binge Drinking

What is binge drinking?When 5 drinks are

consumed by a male or 4 by a woman are consumed in a setting

Effects of Binge Drinking

Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning/OverdoseVomitingUnconsciousnessCold, Clammy, pale,

bluish skinSlow or irregular

breathing

Alcoholism: What is it?

The state of being physically dependent on the drug alcohol. A strong desire to continue drinking heavily is almost always present.

There are approximately 12-15 million alcoholics in the United States.

Alcoholism: Signs and Symptoms

Keep bottles hidden for quick pick-me-ups

Start drinking without conscious planning

Deny drinking Drinking alone May have “blackouts” From hangovers to “DTs” Problems keeping healthy

relationships Giving up activities to drink Feeling depressed or even

suicidal

Alcoholism: Treatment Choices

Medical Treatment Inpatient & outpatient programs Therapeutic communities Twelve-step programs Employee/student assistance programs Pharmacological approaches

Death of an innocent

I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said. You told me not to drink,Mom, So I drank soda instead. I really felt proud inside, Mom, The way you said I would. I don’t drink and drive, Mom, Even through the others said I should. I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right. Now the party is finally ending, Mom, As everyone is driving out of sight. As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I’d get home in one piece. Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and so sweet. I started to drive away, Mom, But as I pulled out into the road, the other car did not see me, Mom, and hit me like a load. As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policemen say “the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I’m the one who will pay.