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Alcohol Lecture II

Alcohol Lecture II. Short-Term Effects of Drinking. Brain Reaches brain as soon as consumed Slows the work of the central nervous system Thought processes are disorganized Memory and concentration are dulled Decision making can be badly affected. Short-Term Effects of Drinking. Liver

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Alcohol Lecture II

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  1. Alcohol Lecture II

  2. Short-Term Effects of Drinking • Brain • Reaches brain as soon as consumed • Slows the work of the central nervous system • Thought processes are disorganized • Memory and concentration are dulled • Decision making can be badly affected

  3. Short-Term Effects of Drinking • Liver • Oxidation-changes alcohol to water, carbon dioxide, energy • Oxidize 1/3-1/2 an oz. of alcohol per hour • Alcohol intake > oxidation = Intoxication • Alcohol circulates through all body parts until oxidation is complete

  4. Short-Term Effects of Drinking • Blood Vessels • Alcohol causes an increase in blood flow • Makes the skin feel flush and warm (Sweating) • Artificial warmth, greater chance of hypothermia

  5. Short-Term Effects of Drinking • Heart • Increase in heart rate/blood pressure • Arrhythmias-abnormal heartbeats • Risk of heart attack/stroke increase

  6. Short-Term Effects of Drinking • Kidneys • Produces more urine • Main reason a person feels dehydrated after heavily drinking

  7. Short-Term Effects of Drinking • Stomach • Alcohol is immediately absorbed from the stomach into the blood • Food slows this process down, yet will not prevent intoxication • Increases the flow of gastric acid, irritating the stomach lining • Repeated irritation can cause internal bleeding

  8. Driving Under the Influence • One of the deadliest and most widespread problem with alcohol • DWI/DUI - .08 legal limit • B.A.C- .02, signs are shown • Factors of BAC • Gender • Weight • Metabolism • Amount of Alcohol • Food • Time elapsed between and after drinking

  9. Driving Under the Influence • Alcohol reduces/increases: • The ability to judge distances, speeds, and turns • The ability to judge one’s capabilities/limitations • The tendency to take risks • Slows reflexes • Forgetfulness with signaling • The ability to concentrate

  10. Driving Under the Influence • Consequences: • DUI is the leading cause of death among teens • Each day. 11 killed, 350 injured • Not only the drunk driver is at risk • Costs: • Driver’s License confiscation • Arrest, jail, court, fine • Suspension of DL • Possible jail sentence (2nd time) • Cost of bail • Higher insurance rate • Lawsuits • Long term Effects • Tolerance • Withdrawal • “Multiplier Effect”

  11. Alcoholism • Definition • Traits: • Preoccupied with alcohol • After 1st drink, they cannot promise/predict what they say/do • Cannot manage tension without drinking • Personality changes/memory lapse

  12. Stages of Alcoholism • Stage 1 • Social drinking to relax/stress • Becomes necessary to manage stress • Intoxicated regularly • Finds excuses • Tolerance increases • Might be called a “problem drinker”

  13. Stages of Alcoholism • Stage 2 • Physically dependant, cannot stop • Drink alone/everyday, cravings begin earlier each day • More excuses, others are blamed • Denies/hide problem • Responsibility performance decreases

  14. Stages of Alcoholism • Stage 3 • Most important thing is the person’s life • Cannot be hidden, and out of control • Aggressive • Isolated from friends/family • Malnutrition • “Reverse Tolerance” – less alcohol needed • Delirum Tremens • 2/3 of alcoholics get treated

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