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Chapter 21- Alcohol
Key Terms
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Ethanol
Fermentation
Depressant
Intoxication
Binge Drinking
Alcohol Poisoning
Psychological Dependence- A condition in which a
person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel
good or to function normally.
Physiological Dependence- A condition in which the
user has a chemical need for a drug.
Key Terms, cont.
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Alcohol Abuse- The excessive use of alcohol.
Alcoholism
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Alcoholic- An addict who is dependent on
alcohol.
Recovery
Sobriety- Living without alcohol.
Health Risks of Alcohol Use
Alcohol is a depressant
 Alcohol slows reaction time, impairs vision,
and diminishes judgment.
 Alcohol stays in a person’s system until
the liver can metabolize it.
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Factors that Influence Alcohol’s
Effects
Body Size
 Gender
 Food
 Rate of Intake- on average, liver can
metabolize alcohol at a rate of 1 drink/hour
 Amount
 Medicine
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Short-Term Effects of Alcohol
Changes to the Brain
 Cardiovascular Changes
 Liver and Kidney Problems
 Digestive System Problems
 Pancreas Problems
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Long-Term Effects of Alcohol
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Damage to brain cells and a reduction in brain
size.
Increase in blood pressure, which may lead to a
heart attack or stroke.
Buildup of fat cells in the liver, which can lead to
cell death.
Damage to the digestive lining of the stomach
causing ulcers and cancer of the stomach.
Destruction of the pancreas.
Long-Term Effects, cont.
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Addiction
Brain damage
Heart damage
High blood pressure
Fatty liver
Alcoholic hepatitis
Cirrhosis of the liver (liver tissue is replaced with
useless scar tissue)
Factors that Influence Alcohol Use
Peer Pressure
 Family
 Media Messages- may make alcohol use
seem glamorous and fun.
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Health Risks of Alcohol Use
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In the U.S., nearly 50 people die each day as a
result of alcohol-related traffic collisions.
It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to buy,
possess, or consume alcohol.
Alcohol and Violence are directly related.
Approximately 25 percent of sexually active
teens use alcohol or drugs before engaging in
sexual activity.
Teens who drink are twice as likely to contract
an STD as teens who do not drink.
Activity
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ7oq
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 How does this video make you feel?
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Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
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Al-Anon/Alateen
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral
Routing Service
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
SAMSHA
Driving While Intoxicated
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Adult drivers who have a BAC of 0.08 percent can be
charged with drunk driving.
There is no acceptable BAC for anyone under 21.
Consequences for DWI or DUI include:
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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.
Higher auto insurance rates or a canceled policy.
Stages of Alcoholism
Stage 1- Abuse
 Stage 2- Dependence
 Stage 3- Addiction
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Do Not Drink And Drive!!!!
Conclusion
Health risks of alcohol abuse
 Factors that influence use and abuse
 Treatment
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Questions???