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Comparing Beer, Wine, and Liquor Each one contains the same amount of pure alcohol, 0.5 oz
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WHY BE ALCOHOL FREE ?
Created by T StiversChapter 22
Schindewolf Intermediate School
Alcohol (or ethanol) includes:
• Beer• Wine (& wine coolers)• Liquor (whiskey & vodka)
Fermented from fruits, vegetables, or grains
Comparing Beer, Wine, and Liquor
Each one contains the same amount of pure alcohol, 0.5 oz
What does “Proof” mean? Proof is the measure of the percentage of alcohol in the
serving.
________ Proof means this number is double the percentage of alcohol.
8 Proof beer = 4% alcohol
80 Proof drink = 40% alcohol
Alcohol is not a stimulant. It is a ____________ .depressant
____________:
body poisoned by alcohol or another substance and physical and mental control is reduced.
Intoxication
Illegal for anyone under the age 21 to buy, attempt to buy, possess, or consume alcohol or to lie about age
You Can Be:
•Arrested
•Fined
•Sent to Juvenile Detention Center
MIP – Zero
Tolerance Law
Alcohol is the major factor in four leading causes of death:
Car accidents Falls Drownings House fires
You are more likely to :
•Be a victim of rape or homicide
•Be involved in fights or domestic violence
•Be sexually active at an earlier agePregnancy and STDs are then at a higher risk
25% of all youth see family abuse due to alcohol
A teen drinker is four times more likely to develop alcohol
dependence than an adult
Did You Know?Alcohol is the key factor in:
33 % of suicides
50% of homicides
62% of assaults
68% of manslaughters cases
50% of head injuries
41% of traffic deaths
> 50% of all drowning cases
Most domestic violence and child abuse
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Physical and mental impairment begin with ONE drink!Short-term Effects
•CNS- less body control, less memory, impaired coordination, poor judgment, disorganized
•Blood vessels expand, lose more heat as result, slowed heart rate over time with risk of heart attack
•Liver - chemicals released as liver metabolizes alcohol causing scarring
•Stomach - nausea & vomiting
•Breathing slows & can stop, CO2 produced
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Liver tissue is destroyed creating scar tissue which prevents the liver from producing ______ , a very important digestive substance used to break down fats.
bile
During Pregnancy?• Passes from mother to
bloodstream of fetus
• Can cause permanent damage to baby
• Central Nervous System is affected
•Body deformities
•Born with small head
•Vision and Hearing problems
•Grow abnormally slow
•Coordination problems
•FAS – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: leading cause of mental retardation
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DWI Driving While Intoxicated
In Texas, you are intoxicated when your blood alcohol content (BAC) is more than 0.00 (ZERO) 0%
Under the age of 21
In Texas, you are intoxicated when your blood alcohol level (BAC) is .08 (8%) or more.
If 21 or older:
Alcohol and drugs do not mix!
Can increase or multiply the effects of some drugs
Slow down absorption of some
Can change chemicals
Alcohol:
Drugs
Can alter effects of alcohol
Symptoms of an Alcoholic
1. Dependent on alcohol
2.Cannot limit intake
3.Experience nausea, shakiness, or other withdrawal symptoms
4.Need an increasing amount to feel its effects
5.Often suffer repeated injuries or accidents
6.Poor relationships with family members
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Immediate Recognition of Intoxication
Mental confusion, stupor, coma, vomiting, seizure
Respiration very slow
Irregular heartbeat
Hypothermia- pale skin
Vomiting causes severe dehydration
Alcoholism cannot be cured.
It can be treated through counseling and medication.
Where Can You Get Help?
Factors that Influence Teenagers with Alcohol
Family members do not discourage teens from drinking
Peer pressure is strong
Media promotes positive messages and makes drinking attractive
DON’T DRINK!• Be prepared to say “NO”• Be assertive• Refuse to take even 1 drink• Leave the situation quickly• Call for a ride home• Avoid parties where alcohol is
present
View power point in n drive under health class; lesson power points; chapter 22
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Read poem:
“Went to A Party Mom”
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