On a sheet of paper list reasons why it is dangerous to consume
alcohol.
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33% of suicides 50% of homicides 62% of assaults 68% of
manslaughter cases 41% of traffic fatalities 50% of all drowning
Domestic abuse, child abuse, neglect and work place injuries
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_____________ the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
Produced through fermentation of fruits, vegetables and grains
__________________ the chemical action of yeast on sugars Water,
flavoring and minerals are mixed with ethanol to produce beverages
such as wine and beer
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______________ a drug that slows the central nervous system
Effects motor skills Slows reaction time Impairs vision Diminish
clear thinking and judgment
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Alcohol travels through the bloodstream to the ___________
______________ metabolizes the alcohol in the bloodstream and makes
it less active Metabolism the process by which the body breaks down
substances Kidneys filter the neutralized particles and other waste
products from the blood and produce urine
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Alcohol causes serious damage to the liver. Compare the healthy
liver on the left with the liver damaged by alcohol abuse on the
right.
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______________ the state in which the body is poisoned by
alcohol or another substance and the persons physical and mental
control is significantly reduced Affected by Body size ____________
Stomach contents
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BAC Blood Alcohol Concentration the amount alcohol in a persons
blood expressed as a percentage
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Short Term Effects Nervous SystemCardiovascular System
Digestive SystemRespiratory System ____________ becomes less able
to control the body Memory thought processes disorganized, memory
and concentration dulled Judgment altered and coordination impaired
Heart at low intake increases heart rate and blood pressure; at
high intake decreases Blood Vessels expand and body temperature
lowers _____________ increase stomach acid causing nausea and
vomiting Liver toxic chemicals are released Kidneys increase urine
output Lungs fill with carbon dioxide _______________ depress
nerves that cause involuntary reactions such as breathing,
breathing slows
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Alcohol ________ the excessive use of alcohol 25% of all youth
is exposed to alcohol abuse Binge Drinking drinking ____ or more
alcoholic drinks at one sitting Can be fatal Can cause alcohol
poisoning
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Drug Interactions DWI Alcohol Poisoning Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Long term damage to major body systems and organs Alcoholism
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Alcohol and drugs do not mix A factor in of all emergency room
admissions ________________ Effect medication has a greater or
different effect than intended Typical Interactions: Slows
absorption increasing the time the drug is in the body Medication
may be broken down faster, decreasing its effectiveness Increase
effects of some drugs
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DWI Driving while intoxicated DUI Driving under the
influence.02 Driver shows signs of intoxication.08 Maximum BAC for
a driver Consequences of a DWI Harm to driver and others Restricted
driving privileges Loss of license Arrest or jail time Higher
insurance rates Fines
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Alcohol Poisoning a severe and potentially fatal physical
reaction to an alcohol overdose Effects of Alcohol Poisoning Mental
confusion, stupor, coma, passing out Slow respiration 10 seconds
between breaths Irregular heartbeat Hypothermia and low body
temperature Severe dehydration and vomiting Call 911 if someone has
alcohol poisoning
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome a group of alcohol related birth defects
that include physical and mental problems Effects of FAS
Deformities of head, hands and feet Heart, liver and kidney defects
Learning difficulties No safe amount of alcohol to drink while
pregnant
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Long Term Effects Nervous SystemCardiovascular System Digestive
System Brain addiction, loss of brain functions, brain damage
__________ damage to heart muscles, enlarged heart, high blood
pressure Liver fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis Stomach
ulcers and cancer Pancreas - blockage
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______________ a disease in which a person has a physical or
psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol Alcoholic
an addict who is dependent on alcohol Influenced by genetic and
environmental factors Symptoms: Craving strong need to drink Loss
of control cannot limit Physical dependence withdrawal symptoms
Tolerance need more to feel the same effects
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1. _________ a person drinks and becomes intoxicated regularly
2. _________________ Physical need for alcohol; alcohol is the
central focus 3. _____________ alcohol is the most important thing
in persons life
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1. Admission person admits to having a problem and asks for
help 2. Detoxification a process in which the body adjusts to
functioning without alcohol 3. ______________ gets help to learn to
live without alcohol 4. Recovery the process of learning to live an
alcohol free life __________ living without alcohol
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Create a peer pressure scenario involving alcohol Write and
perform a skit that demonstrates how someone could handle this peer
pressure situation responsibly Everyone must participate Skit must
have 3 vocabulary words in it