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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.

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ANSWERS

1. TRUE

2. TRUE

3. TRUE

4. TRUE

5. TRUE

6. FALSE—Alcoholism affects all people who know the alcoholic

7. FALSE—Motor vehicle accidents are the #1 cause of death among teens, but the majority of these accidents are alcohol related.


AlcoholAlcoholContentsContents• Section 1 Alcohol Affects the Body

• Section 2 Alcoholism Affects the Family and Society

• Section 3 Teens and Alcohol

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Section 1Section 1

Alcohol Affects the BodyAlcohol Affects the Body


Section 1 Alcohol Affects the Body

Alcohol Is a Drug!Alcohol Is a Drug!• Drug: any substance that changes a

person’s physical or psychological state.

• Alcohol: the drug found in beer, wine and liquor, that causes intoxication.

• Intoxication: the physical and mental changes produced by drinking alcohol.

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Short-Term Effects of AlcoholShort-Term Effects of Alcohol

…on your BODY:

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• irritates digestive tract (mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach and intestines).

• heart works harder (increased stress).

• liver works harder (to metabolize alcohol).

• lose body heat (vasodilation of skin).

• dehydration (cells lose water).



Short-Term Effects of AlcoholShort-Term Effects of Alcohol…on your MIND (alcohol is a depressant)

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• lose coordination and judgment• lose ability to pay attention and

follow complex thoughts• vision loses focus• lose inhibitions (take risks)

• slurred speech



Short-Term Effects of AlcoholShort-Term Effects of Alcohol…on your PSYCHOLOGY

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• inhibitions & judgement affected:• say or do things you normally wouldn’t• Take risks you normally wouldn’t

• hightened sense of confidence (sometimes invincibility)

• possible hightened aggression• possible drastic mood swings




Short-Term Effects of AlcoholShort-Term Effects of AlcoholBlood alcohol concentration (BAC):Blood alcohol concentration (BAC):

• % alcohol in blood• increased BAC = increased effects on the body and mind

Binge drinking:Binge drinking:• Heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time (with the intent to become intoxicated).• Can lead to alcohol poisoning (potentially fatal).

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bloodalcoholcalculator.org

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Long-Term Effects of AlcoholLong-Term Effects of Alcohol• Prolonged use can damage:Prolonged use can damage:

• Heart (weakens heart muscle)• Liver (scarring, liver disease, etc)• Kidneys (weaken & lose ability to filter blood)• Digestive tract (ulcers, cancer, etc)• Immune system weakens

• CirrhosisCirrhosis is a disease caused by long-term alcohol use in which healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue.

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Long-Term Effects of AlcoholLong-Term Effects of Alcohol

• Causes permanent changes in the brain due to cell death from:

•Dehydration•Lack of oxygen

• Second leading cause of dementia in the United States.

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Section 2Section 2

Alcoholism Affects the Family Alcoholism Affects the Family and Societyand Society


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TABC INFOTABC INFODWI average total cost: $15,000 -17,000 (fines, attorney fees, court costs, court ordered things (Rx, Antabuse, car breathalyzer, etc) towing & impound fees, insurance premiums, etc)

BAC factors: weight, gender, type of alcoholic drink (soft drink mixers speed absorption)

Card everyone who looks <40

Antabuse: court ordered Rx makes you allergic to alcohol ($100/month)

Sellers serve to PARENTS (not minors)

Minors can be refused service, as per vendor's right to refuse service

Fake ID could = 10 yrs prison (Homeland Security)


What Is Alcoholism?What Is Alcoholism?Alcohol abuse is:

• drinking too much at one time • drinking too often• drinking at inappropriate times

(time of day / social situation / etc)Alcoholism is:

• a disease that causes a person to lose control of his or her drinking behavior.

Alcoholics:• are physically and emotionally addicted to

alcohol• suffer painful symptoms when they do not have

alcohol (withdrawal).

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Alcoholism Develops in Stages:Alcoholism Develops in Stages:


Alcoholism Develops in StagesAlcoholism Develops in Stages

• Risk factors for alcoholism include:

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•Age that you start drinking (15)•Risk-taking personality•Social environment•Genetics (?)

Section 2 Alcoholism Affects the Family and Society




Alcoholism Affects the FamilyAlcoholism Affects the Family

• Families of alcoholics may suffer from the following:

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•Guilty feelings•Unpredictable behavior•Violence•Neglect and isolation•Protecting the alcoholic•Ignoring your own needs

Section 2 Alcoholism Affects the Family and Society


Alcoholism Affects the FamilyAlcoholism Affects the Family• Enabling: Helping an addict avoid the

negative consequences of his or her behavior.• Codependency: A family member or friend

sacrifices his or her own needs to meet the needs of an addict.

• Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS):physical and mental defects that affect a fetus

who was exposed to alcohol in the womb (malformed heart, mental retardation, etc.)





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Alcoholism Can Be TreatedAlcoholism Can Be Treated


There are many treatment and support groups for alcoholics and their families:

For the alcoholic

Inpatient care (in hospital)

Outpatient careAlcoholics Anonymous• the most widely used program• 12-step recovery method• regular meetings• learn to live without alcohol

For family members

Al-Anon / Alateen

• provides treatment & support to the families of alcoholics


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Teens and AlcoholTeens and Alcohol


Section 3 Teens and Alcohol

Drinking and Driving: A Deadly CombinationDrinking and Driving: A Deadly Combination

• Motor Vehicle Accidents are the leading cause of death among teens…many are alcohol-related, and TOTALLY PREVENTABLE!!!

• Alcohol:• Affects vision• Slows reaction time• Reduces coordination• Affects judgment• Makes you drowsy

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• Alcohol use is illegal for people under 21, even with parent’s permission.

• Driving under the influence (DUI) applies to anyone with a BAC above 0.08%.

• The law has zero tolerance for anyone under 21 driving with any amount of alcohol in their blood.

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• To avoid getting in dangerous situations with an intoxicated driver:

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• Don’t drink• Plan ahead: pick a designated driver• Make arrangements with a parent for a ride• Call a cab



Drinking Puts Your Future at RiskDrinking Puts Your Future at Risk

• Drinking and Jail--you can be sent to jail for:• trying to buy alcohol• possessing alcohol• possessing a fake ID• drinking in a public place

• Drinking and Sexual Activity—the impaired judgment from drinking can put you at risk of any of the dangers of unplanned sexual activity.

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Drinking Puts Your Future at RiskDrinking Puts Your Future at Risk

• Drinking and Driving:Drinking and Driving: • Alcohol plays a role in more than 38% of

drowning accidents in the U.S.

• Drinking and Teen Brains:Drinking and Teen Brains: • Alcohol use affects the rapidly developing

brains of teens.

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Tips for Saying No to AlcoholTips for Saying No to Alcohol

• Stay away from people who drink.

• Stay away from places where people are drinking.

• Practice ways of saying “No” so you will be prepared when someone offers you an unwanted drink.

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Saying No to AlcoholSaying No to Alcohol

• Practicing your refusal skills makes it easier to refuse alcohol if it is offered to you.

• The next slide provides a review of your refusal skills.

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Building Self EsteemBuilding Self Esteem

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•A healthy self-esteem helps you resist pressure to do things you know are unhealthy.

•The next slide reminds you of ways to build your self-esteem.




Use the Making GREAT DecisionsMaking GREAT Decisions model to help you make good choices

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Building ResiliencyBuilding Resiliency

• Being offered alcohol can be a stressful situation.

• Resilient people continue to be optimistic when life gets tough.

• The next slide provides eight skills to help build your resiliency.

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Joining the Fight Against Drunk DrivingJoining the Fight Against Drunk Driving

• Two organizations that spread information and work to end problems with drunk driving are:

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• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

• Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD)


Drunk Driving Awareness Video

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