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Alcohol a drug that depresses the CNS & alters the mood of the user

Alcohol a drug that depresses the CNS & alters the mood of the user. Who is a regular drinker ? Someone who consumes more than 12 drink per year. Does 1 drink per month seem like a lot?. Statistics. Many people would consider 1 drink per day “regular”

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Alcohol a drug that depresses the CNS & alters the mood of the user

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  1. Alcohola drug that depresses the CNS& alters the mood of the user Who is a regular drinker? Someone who consumes more than 12 drink per year. Does 1 drink per month seem like a lot?

  2. Statistics • Many people would consider 1 drink per day “regular” • Alcohol consumption among HS students has dropped from 88% in 1980 to 62% in 2010 • 49% of college students do NOT drink regularly • 61% of money spent on alcohol is for “in home” use, not partying/bars (moderation)

  3. Why People Drink • Peer Pressure • “Buzz” • Coping • Media perception • Adults/parents do • “No risk” if no one is driving • Legal if 21 • Easy to get • Expected in social settings (sports events, restaurants) • Celebrations • Relaxation

  4. Effects on the Body • Alcohol is absorbed directly into the bloodstream by passing through walls of the stomach & small intestine • Once in the blood: • Circulates throughout body and effects every part including the Central Nervous System (CNS) and brain.

  5. Immediate Short Term Effects • Blurred vision • Slurred speech • Drowsiness/un-alert • Heart and BP increase • Impaired coordination (stumble) • Body temperature drop • Dehydration • Confusion

  6. Hazardous Effects • Brain • Slows the speed of brain activity, brain function is “depressed” • Blackout: user can not recall what has happened, no memories are forming, may or may not be conscious • Liver • Breaks down alcohol into energy and waste • Liver can process 1 drink per hour • When you drink faster than your liver breaks down alcohol, the alcohol remains in your bloodstream and you get intoxicated

  7. Blood Alcohol Concentration • A measure of the amount of alcohol in a persons blood • Legal limit: below .08% BAC Factors Gender, age, size, food in stomach, alcohol concentration, rate of consumption Reactions to alcohol can vary depending on the user

  8. Laws/Regulations • Must be 21 or older to purchase and consume alcohol • If under 21 • Heavy fines • Possessions taken (car) • License suspended • Jail time (drinking and driving) • 40% of fatal car accidents are alcohol related

  9. Sobering Up • Intoxicating effects diminish • Reflex and coordination return to normal • Become steadier Myths of Sobering Up: - cold shower - coffee - exercise - drinking milk - fresh air - eating Nothing can speed up your liver!

  10. Hangover • Physical withdrawal symptoms a person wakes up with after a night of drinking 1. Nausea/Upset Stomach 2. Headache 3. Sensitive to noise and light 4. Dizzy The only way to prevent a hangover is to avoid drinking alcohol

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