Transcript Alcoholic
The Impact of Alcohol Abuse (1:54) Click here to launch video Click here to download print activity • BELLWORK: COMPLETE CH 21 Lesson 1 Worksheet • PUT TEXTBOOK AWAY WHEN DONE • LEAVE ANSWERS ON DESK • PICK UP NOTES REVIEW • Alcohol is an addictive drug • Alcohol is a depressant: it slows our central nervous system • Using alcohol slows reaction time, impairs vision, and diminishes judgment. • Intoxication happens when the body is poisoned by alcohol • Your body can only metabolize 1 alcohol drink per hour REVIEW • You can legally purchase and consume alcohol at the age of 21 in New Mexico and most other states. • Factors that impact alcohol affects • Body Size, Gender, Food, Rate & Amount, Medication. • Binge Drinking includes drinking 5 or more alcohol drinks in one sitting. • Alcohol poisoning is the severe and potentially fatal overdose of alcohol use. • BRAIN • Addiction • Loss of brain function • Brain damage • Digestive System • Irritation of digestive lining • Fatty liver • Alcoholic hepatitis • Cirrhosis of the liver • Cardiovascular System • Pancreas • Heart damage • Swelling of the • High blood pressure pancreas lining REVIEW LONG TERM DAMAGE • Liver damage • Kidney damage • Heart Damage • High Blood Pressure TAKE A CLOSER LOOK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96TS9qxnqaM Problem: drinking and alcoholism harm both the drinkers and the people around them. blood alcohol concentration (BAC) fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) alcoholic recovery sobriety Alcohol and Driving Drinking and driving is very dangerous. Driving while intoxicated (DWI), or driving under the influence (DUI), is illegal. Alcohol and Driving Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) depends on the quantity and type of alcohol that was consumed, the rate of consumption, and body size and gender. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage Alcohol and Driving Any amount of alcohol in the blood can cause the following: Slow reflexes Reduced ability to judge distances and speeds Increase in risk-taking behaviors Reduced concentration and increased forgetfulness Alcohol and Driving Driving While Intoxicated Adult drivers who have a BAC of 0.08 percent can be charged with drunk driving. You CAN be arrested for a BAC higher than .01 For those under 21, there is no acceptable BAC, since it’s illegal to use alcohol. Driving While Intoxicated Consequences of DWI or DUI Injuries to or death of the driver and others. Arrest, jail time, court appearance and fine or bail, a police record, and possible lawsuits. Severely restricted driving privileges and/or immediate confiscation of driver’s license. Driving While Intoxicated Riding in a vehicle with a driver who has been drinking is just as dangerous as if you were the one drinking and driving. *ALWAYS have a safe ride! Alcohol and Pregnancy A female who drinks during pregnancy can harm her fetus. When a pregnant female drinks, alcohol passes directly from her body into the bloodstream of the fetus (BABY). Alcohol and Pregnancy Infants born to mothers who drink during pregnancy are at risk of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) A group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems Effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Infants born with FAS may have the following problems: Small head and deformities of face, hands, or feet Heart, liver, and kidney defects Vision and hearing problems Central nervous system problems, developmental disabilities, and poor coordination Difficulties learning and short attention span Hyperactivity, anxiety, and social withdrawal Alcoholism Alcoholism is a disease that affects the person who drinks and others around him or her. Alcoholics are physically or psychologically dependent on alcohol. Alcoholism Craving Loss of control Physical dependence Tolerance Symptoms of Alcoholism A strong need for alcohol to manage tension or stress Inability to limit alcohol consumption Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety A need to drink increasingly more alcohol in order to feel its effects Alcoholics The behavior of alcoholics varies—some are aggressive and violent, while others may become withdrawn. Alcoholic An addict who is dependent on alcohol Alcoholics Factors that Contribute to Alcoholism 1. Genetics 5. Peer pressure 2. Family 6. Availability of alcohol 3. Friends 7. Stress 4. Culture 8. Age at which a person starts drinking Stages of Alcoholism Stage 1 Abuse Stage 2 Stage 3 Dependence Addiction Stages of Alcoholism Alcohol causes serious damage to the liver. Compare the healthy liver on the left with the liver damaged by alcohol abuse on the right. Effects on Family and Society Alcohol abuse plays a role in crimes and has negative effects on people who are around problem drinkers. About 40 percent of violent crimes are alcohol related. Rape: Forceful sexual acts against a persons will. Date Rape: Occurs by someone in a dating relationship. –Drug: Rohypnol; causes loss of consciousness. Acquaintance Rape: The attacker is someone the person knows. Most common form REMEMBER! • Your body can only process 1 alcoholic drink per hour! • Consuming alcohol affects all areas of the health triangle. • Consequences can be fatal to the drinker or others around them. Take a closer look! • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxiovjmi8Eg After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 1. What is blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and what is the legal BAC for adults? teen drivers? The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood expressed as a percentage; .08; no legal BAC After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary 2. Why does an alcoholic go through withdrawal when trying to become sober? Alcoholics are physically dependent on alcohol.