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Alcohol. 9 th- 12 th Grade Health Class Andrew Devanney. What is Alcohol . a colourless volatile flammable liquid created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented. Where Alcohol Originated. Existed as early as 10,000 BC in Egypt. Blood Alcohol Content.
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Alcohol 9th- 12th Grade Health Class Andrew Devanney
What is Alcohol • a colourless volatile flammableliquid • created when grains, fruits, or vegetables arefermented
Where Alcohol Originated • Existed as early as 10,000 BC in Egypt
Blood Alcohol Content • Concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood
Blood Alcohol Content Law • 21 Legal BAC= .07 • Under 21 Legal BAC= .00 • If BAC exceeds these amounts legally intoxicated
Beer • Made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops. • Average alcohol content is about 4%
Wine • Made from fermented grape juice • Comes in either white or red • Average alcohol content 13%
Whiskey • Distilled from malted grain, esp. barley or rye • Average alcohol content is 40%
Rum • Distilled from sugar-cane residues or molasses • Average alcohol content is 40%
Vodka • Made by distillation of rye, wheat, or potatoes. • Average alcohol content is
Short Term Effects • Slowed Reflexes • Slurred Speech • Blurred Vision • Increased Urine Production
Long Term Effects • Liver Damage • Heart Disease • Alcoholism • Dead Brain Cells
Effects Associated With Overdose • Vomiting • Alcohol Poisoning • Uncontrolled Urination • Breathing Difficulties • Possible Death
Know your limit • Drink Slowly • Have Designated Driver • Stay Hydrated
Remember The Blood Alcohol Content Laws! • Blood Alcohol Content Law
Review • History of Alcohol • BAC Law • Types of Alcohol • Effects of Alcohol
References • http://www2.courtinfo.ca.gov/stopteendui/teens/resources/substances/alcohol/short-and-long-term-effects.cfm • http://www.wikihow.com/Drink-Responsibly • http://alcoholcontrols.com/lebaclibyst.html