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Alcohol

Alcohol. By: Rebecca Hodnicky Grades 9-12. What is Alcohol? . Definition- Ethyl Alcohol is an organic substance that is classified as a central nervous system depressant . When consumed, it slows down body function including brain activity and muscle coordination. . Is Alcohol a DRUG?.

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Alcohol

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  1. Alcohol By: Rebecca Hodnicky Grades 9-12

  2. What is Alcohol? • Definition- Ethyl Alcohol is an organic substance that is classified as a central nervous system depressant. • When consumed, it slows down body function including brain activity and muscle coordination.

  3. Is Alcohol a DRUG? Drugs are any chemical substance (besides a food) that alters the structure and function of a cell.

  4. Facts 1. About 20% of the alcohol is absorbed in the stomach and 80% in the small intestine. 2. Your BAC (blood alcohol concentration) can rise up to 20 minutes after having a drink. 3. After alcohol is absorbed it leaves the body in three ways: the kidneys, lungs, and liver.

  5. Physical Effects on the BODY • Blurred Vision • Slurred Speech • Slowed Reaction Time • Difficulty Walking • Slowed Breathing

  6. Cognitive Effects on the Brain

  7. A HANGOVER is the unpleasant physiological effects following heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages. AHHHHH!!!!!!! Characteristics of a Hangover Headache Nausea Sensitivity to Light & Noise Lethargy Diarrhea Extreme Thirst

  8. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

  9. Disease • Cirrhosis- Is essentially a scarring of the liver. • Pancreatitis- An inflammation of the pancreas. • Hypertension- Too much blood being forced through the arteries. • Osteoporosis- The thinning of the bones. • Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome- Combination of a vitamin deficiency and a change in the brain.

  10. Help Hotlines • 1 (866) 800-1369 • 1 (800) 662-4357 • 1 (800) 234-0246 http://www.aa.org/ HELP!!!!

  11. Beer Goggles

  12. The Break Down of Alcohol On average the liver can break down ½ ounceof pure alcohol per hour. 12 ounce beer (1) Shot of 80 proof liquor (1) Glass of wine

  13. ???Question & Answer??? TRUE or FALSE Drinking coffee, exercise, and a cold shower can sober a person up faster? FALSE- ONLY TIME CAN SOBER A PERSON

  14. Drinking Games

  15. Popular Drinks Captain and Coke, Soco and Lime Long Islands, Four Loko Jager Bomb, Beer

  16. Four Loko's danger comes from mixing a stimulant (caffeine) with a depressant (alcohol).

  17. Field Sobriety Test • Stand on one leg • Walk and turn • Finger to nose • Count backwards • State the alphabet

  18. DWI Laws- N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 1st Offense- .08% BAC or “Under The Influence” 1st Offense- .10% BAC of Higher or Under the Influence of Drugs. 2nd Offense- .08% or .10% BAC 3rd Offense- .08% or .10% BAC

  19. Binge Drinking Is the large consumption of alcohol in a 2 hour periodabout 5 drinks in a row for males and 4 drinks for females.

  20. How is Alcohol Made 1. Distilled-is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in their volatilities. 2. Fermentation- adding yeast to a substance that contains sugar.

  21. The End

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