Alcoholic nature..

2. Why is alcohol considered a drug?
ALCOHOL slows down the body
systems so it is a DEPRESSANT
Alcohol changes a
person’s
PHYSICAL &
EMOTIONAL
state.
What classification
of drug is alcohol?

3. List 5 effects that alcohol has on
the body:
 Irritates the mouth,
throat, esophagus &
stomach
 Makes the heart
work harder
 Makes the body lose
heat
 Causes the liver to
work harder
 Causes dehydration

4. 4
Define INTOXICATION:
Not having the normal use of mental
& physical function.
When does the process of
INTOXICATION begin?
1st
drink of alcohol, it
begins to affect
your brain.

5. WHAT ARE INHIBITIONS?
Inhibitions keep us in control of our emotions &
actions.
Go away when you are drinking so you don’t have
much control over your emotions or actions.
You may do or say things
when drinking that you
normally wouldn’t do.

6. WHAT IS
BAC?
Blood Alcohol
Concentration (BAC) is the
amount of alcohol in the
bloodstream.
It is measured in %.
What affects your BAC!
• # of drinks
•How fast you drink
•Your gender
•Your weight
•Food in your stomach

7. At what BAC will
your reaction time
be slowed?
.02
At what BAC will
you lack
concentration and
have trouble
paying attention?
.09

8. What is the legal BAC Level if
you are 21 or older?
21 AND OLDER:
.08
Zero Tolerance-
Any detectable
amount of alcohol if
you are UNDER 21.
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9. What is binge drinking ?
5 or more drinks in
a 2 hour period
4 or more drinks in
a 2 hour period
A person can drink
a fatal amount of
alcohol before the
effects set in.
Why is binge drinking dangerous?

10. 10
What is a Hangover?
Unpleasant physical effects following the
heavy use of alcohol.
Why does this happen?
The ethanol in the drink causes
increase urine production = dehydration.
Dehydration causes:
•Headaches
•Fatigue (weak)
•Dry mouth
It irritates
the stomach
lining =
nausea

11. What long term effects might alcohol
have on the liver?
Hepatitis
 inflammation of
liver
Cirrhosis
 Scarring of the
liver
Liver cancer

12. What long term effects might alcohol
have on the brain?
Brain Damage
Shrinks the Brain
Kills Brain Cells
Memory Loss

13. • During pregnancy- can
lead to FASD
WHY?
• The brain & central
nervous system are
developing throughout
the entire pregnancy.
• It can affect the fetus
at any time causing
“hidden” birth defects.
What is
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER?

14. What long term effects might alcohol
have on a fetus?
Left brain is
without pre-
natal
alcohol
exposure.
Right brain is
an infant’s
brain that had
pre-natal
exposure to
alcohol.

15. List the 4 stages of developing alcoholism:
 Problem Drinking
 Tolerance
 Dependence
 Alcoholism

16. What are some of the risk factors for
becoming an alcoholic?
Age – teens that start drinking
before 15 are more likely to become
alcoholics than those who wait to 21
Social Environment – peer pressure,
advertising (super bowl)
Genetics – 25% of males with an
alcoholic parent become alcoholics.
Teens with nonalcoholic parents
have a 7-9% chance of becoming
alcoholics
Risk Taking Personality – impulsive,
novelty, enjoy taking risks

17. List some of the ways a family can be
affected by alcoholism:
 Unpredictable behavior
 Financial problems
 Violence/abuse
 Neglect & Isolation
 Codependency
 Ignoring one’s own need
 Enabling
 Protecting the alcoholic

18. What type of help is there for alcoholics and people
close to them?
Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA)
for alcoholics.
Al-Anon for spouses
of alcoholics
Alateen for teenagers
who have an
alcoholic parent.

19. How are the skills needed for
driving impaired by alcohol?
 slows reaction time
 affects your vision
 makes you drowsy
 reduces your
coordination
 affects your
judgment
The #1 cause of death among teenagers
is motor vehicle accidents.
Majority- accidents are alcohol related.

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What is the difference between
DWI and DUI?
DWI = Driving While Intoxicated
•No mental or physical function.
•BAC of .08 or more
•Police must prove impairment
DUI = Driving Under the Influence
•Under then 21 it is ILLEGAL to have any alcohol in your
system.
•The police does not need to prove that the minor is
impaired, only that they consumed alcohol.
•If the MINOR is impaired they would be charged with a
DWI.

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• MIP- under 21, has been issued a citation for being
illegally in possession, ownership, or control of an
alcoholic beverage.
• Minors- citation at a party, nightclub, or while riding
in a vehicle when alcohol is present.
What is an MIP?
MIP = Minor In Possession
• A minor can- be around alcohol,
but it must belong to someone
else
YOU CANNOT:
Hold, transport, try to buy, drink,
or have any contact with alcohol!

22. How can drinking affect
your future?
JAIL –
 jail/probation- record
 Effect- job or college
SEXUAL ACTIVITY –
 Make poor decisions
 Unprotected sex- STD’s & pregnancy
DIVING –
 38% of all drowning’s (alcohol use)
TEEN BRAINS –
 Effects development- brain
 Young brains- changes that alcohol causes in
young brains increases the risk of alcoholism.
FASD-
• Permanent damage to your child’s brain

23. What are the 2 most common groups who
fight against drunk driving?