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Chapter 22

Chapter 22. Lesson 2. Did You Know?. Learning about the harmful physical effects of alcohol on the body can help you strengthen your commitment to stay alcohol free. Short-Term Effects of Drinking. A. Small bodies are affected faster than larger bodies with the same amount of alcohol.

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Chapter 22

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  1. Chapter 22 Lesson 2

  2. Did You Know? Learning about the harmful physical effects of alcohol on the body can help you strengthen your commitment to stay alcohol free.

  3. Short-Term Effects of Drinking A. Small bodies are affected faster than larger bodies with the same amount of alcohol. B. Alcohol moves into the bloodstream faster in females. C. Food in the stomach slows down the passage of alcohol in the bloodstream. D. As the amount of alcohol intake increases, the level of alcohol in the bloodstream also rises.

  4. Alcohol and Drug Interactions • Alcohol doesn’t mix with medications or any other drugs. • Alcohol-drug interactions can lead to illness, injury, and death. 1. 2. 3. 4. C. The liver metabolizes the alcohol. D. Alcohol-drug interactions can have the multiplier effect-the medication has a greater or different effect than if taken alone.

  5. Binge Drinking • Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting is dangerous. • It’s possible to consume a fatal amount of alcohol this way. • It can cause alcohol poisoning.

  6. Alcohol Poisoning • An overdose of alcohol can cause a potentially fatal reaction called alcohol poisoning. B. Alcohol acts as a depressant. C. An overdose of alcohol can shut down breathing and other involuntary functions. D. An intoxicated person can choke and be asphyxiated by his or her own vomit after consuming too much alcohol. E. Look for symptoms of alcohol poisoning in someone intoxicated. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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