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The harmful effects of
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• The Brain
• The Liver
• The Heart
• The Person
• The Family
Alcohol & The Brain
Regulates the feeling of pleasure and sends a reward signal to
the Prefrontal cortex.
May result in death
Controls coordination & Movement
Figure 11. Regions of the brain affected by alcohol.
Memory Lapses
Alcohol, the Liver, & the Gallbladder
Tolerance
• Taking more of a drug to get the same
effect.
• The body gets used to the drug.
– 1 beer = a buzz
After a while 1 beer no longer gives the
same effect so the person needs 2
Tolerance may lead to dependence.
Tolerance may lead to Dependence
Drug dependence.
Mentally or physically.
Mental
Drug dependence is a person’s belief that
he or she needs a drug.
Physical
These lead to ADDICTION
The body’s need for a drug
Alcoholic Content of Beverages
Beer & wine contain a lower percentage of alcohol by volume
than whiskey. However, 12oz. can of beer or 5oz. Glass of wine
Is the same as a 1.5 oz shot of whiskey
BAC
BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION
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QUANTITY
SPEED
FOOD
MOOD
GENDER
WEIGHT
OTHER DRUGS
.08 = LEGALLY INTOXICATED
After Fasting
After Eating
Blood Alcohol Concentration
BAC
Male & Female
ALCOHOL ASSIGNMENT
DUE: Thursday 12/6
100 points
• Make an Anti-Drinking brochure
– Criterion
• Turned in on time 25pts.
• The brochure must be in color (crayons, markers,
computerized) and neatly presented. 25pts.
• Must have facts related to
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Cirrhosis 10pts.
B.A.C (Blood Alcohol Concentration) 10pts.
Alcoholism 10pts.
Alcohol concentration 10pts.
Negative Impact on family and relationships 10pts.