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Alcohol Unit 2 WHAT ALCOHOL DOES TO THE BODY Mrs. Lord Lesson 1

Alcohol Unit 2 WHAT ALCOHOL DOES TO THE BODY Mrs. Lord Lesson 1 . Alcohol …. What are 5 things that you know about Alcohol. What are 2 similarities that Alcohol has with other drinks. What are 2 differences between Alcohol and other drinks. Alcohol.

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Alcohol Unit 2 WHAT ALCOHOL DOES TO THE BODY Mrs. Lord Lesson 1

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  1. Alcohol Unit 2 WHAT ALCOHOL DOES TO THE BODY Mrs. Lord Lesson 1

  2. Alcohol … • What are 5 things that you know about Alcohol. • What are 2 similarities that Alcohol has with other drinks. • What are 2 differences between Alcohol and other drinks.

  3. Alcohol Alcohol is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables, and grains. It is a strong depressant that has many negative effects on the body. • A depressant drug slows down functions of the brain, nervous system, urinary track, and digestive system. • Alcohol can damage almost every organ in the body.

  4. In the US, the law prohibits alcohol use by anyone under the age of…? The age of 21 • A person must be 21 in order to possess, purchase, or consume alcohol.

  5. The effect alcohol has on a person is influenced by the following factors: • Body Size: -Alcohol has a greater effect on a smaller person. • Gender: - Alcohol moves into a females bloodstream faster. • Time Frame: -A person who drinks a lot in a short time will get intoxicated faster.

  6. Amount: - Drinking a large quantity of alcohol causes alcohol levels in the blood to rise. If the levels get too high, alcohol poisoning can occur. • Food: -Food slows down the passage of alcohol into the bloodstream. • Medicine: -Alcohol can interfere with the effects of medicines. Medicine can intensify the effects of alcohol.

  7. Alcohol Content of different drinks • Each of the following contains the same amount of alcohol.

  8. Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) • BAC = The amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream • BAC is expressed as a percentage of total blood volume. • A person with a BAC of .08% is considered legally intoxicated in New Jersey

  9. Intoxicated • Intoxicated = Physically and mentally impaired by the use of alcohol. • This can be extremely dangerous especially if you are driving a car or acting in an dangerous manor. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZmDWltBziM • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34Hg5BkipIQ

  10. Binge Drinking • The consumption of several alcoholic drinks in a very short period of time. • This is very dangerous because the BAC of a binge drinker will rise sharply and the person can stop breathing and die.

  11. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) • A group of alcohol related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems. • This is the leading known cause of mental retardation in the U.S. • But it is entirely preventable.

  12. Homework • What is Alcohol? • What is the legal drinking age? • What % is considered legally drunk in N.J.? • What are the dangers of underage drinking? And binge drinking in general? • What is FAS?

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