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Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol Abuse. Breanna Thompson. Megan Helal. 19 years old Successful student at Navarro University Average American student. Megan Helal. Attended a Frat Party Over a span of 2 hours consumed 10 to 17 vodka shots Binge Drinking Alcohol level 0.45% 0.37% past the .08% legal limit

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Alcohol Abuse

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  1. Alcohol Abuse Breanna Thompson

  2. Megan Helal 19 years old Successful student at Navarro University Average American student.

  3. Megan Helal Attended a Frat Party Over a span of 2 hours consumed 10 to 17 vodka shots Binge Drinking Alcohol level 0.45% 0.37% past the .08% legal limit Found dead a few hours later at her boyfriend’s apartment.

  4. What is alcohol? • A colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel. • In the US, a standard drink is a drink that 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol.

  5. What does alcohol consist of ? • Ethanol • Made by fermenting carbohydrates, such as sugars or starches. • Yeast-a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey • Combinations are endless.

  6. Blood Alcohol Content • The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream as the result of drinking liquor.

  7. What really happens • Alcohol has various affects on each person.

  8. In relation to Megan • 1 shot= 0.02% • 3 shots in 5 min= 0.08% • 5 shots in 15 min= 0.15% • 6 shots in 25 min= 0.20% • 12 shots in 65 min= 0.35% • 17 shots in 2 hours= 0.45%

  9. No one is the same • Alcohol effects everyone differently. • Weight • Age • Alcohol Tolerance

  10. Men vs. Women • Affected differently. • Women have more body fat. Tend to absorb 30% more alcohol into their system than men. • Men and women of the same height and weight do not absorb alcohol the same. • Women recover from alcohol faster.

  11. Long term effects • Neurological health problems(Dementia, Stroke) • Liver diseases( Cirrhosis, Alcoholic hepatitis)

  12. Project time • Tested 25 people between the ages of 23-65. • Asked 7 basic questions.

  13. What is the legal alcohol limit?

  14. Will eating a big meal keep you from getting intoxicated?

  15. What blood alcohol level will result in a coma or even death?

  16. Are men and women affected the same way by alcohol?

  17. Average age of DUI offender?

  18. Conclusion • Alcohol isn’t a bad thing. • Can be ok-when used in moderation. • Know your limit. • The only limit is 0.00%

  19. Any Questions?

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