alcohol the average age when youth first try alcohol is 11 years for boys and 13 years for girls....
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Alcohol
The average age when youth first try alcohol is 11 years for boys and 13 years for girls.
Adolescents who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to
develop alcohol dependence than those who begin
drinking at age 21.
Alcohol and the Body
Alcohol is a drug that depresses the brain and nervous system.
• Fermentation is a process in which yeast, sugar, and water are combined to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide.
What to Know About Alcohol
and the Body Beer
– Beer is an alcoholic beverage that is made by fermenting barley, corn, or rye.
– Most beers are about 4 percent alcohol.
• Wine
– Wine is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grapes or other fruits.
– Most wines are about 12 to 14 percent alcohol.
What to Know About Alcohol
and the Body Liquor
– Liquor is an alcoholic beverage that is made by distillation.
– Distillation is a process that uses a fermented mixture to obtain an alcoholic beverage with a high alcohol content.
– Most liquors are about 40 percent alcohol. – Proof is a measure of the amount of alcohol in
a beverage.
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one 12 oz. beerat 4% alcohol
one 1.5 oz shot of hard liquor at 40% alcohol
or 80 proof
one 5 oz. glass of wine at 11% alcohol
Blood alcohol concentration
The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage
TOLERANCE
Binge drinking
Binge Drinking and Blackouts• Drinkers who experience blackouts typically
drink too much and too quickly, which causes their blood alcohol levels to rise very rapidly. College students may be at particular risk for experiencing a blackout, as an alarming number of college students engage in binge drinking. Binge drinking, for a typical adult, is defined as consuming five or more drinks in about 2 hours for men, or four or more drinks for women
Alcohol poisoningSevere and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose
it is an offence for anyone under 21 years of age to possess, consume or purchase alcohol. It is illegal to sell or supply alcohol to anyone known to be or appearing to be under the age of 21 (unless the person has proof otherwise). It is not illegal for par ents or guardians to give an underage child a drink at home. Selling or supplying alcohol to any person who appears to be intoxicated is illegal
The Law
Legal intoxication level
Under 21 is .02
21 and over is .08
BAC Levels
.1% showing signs of inebriation
.2% impaired abilities
.3% lucky to be breathing
.4% close to death
Male impairment chart
Female impairment chart
Breath alcohol detector
Alcohol saliva test
Factors that influence how alcohol will affect a person
include:1. age
2. gender 3. physical condition
4. amount of food eaten 5. other drugs or medicines taken
low doses, •a relaxing effect •reduces tension •lowers inhibitions •impairs concentration •slows reflexes •impairs reaction time •reduces coordination
medium doses,
alcohol produces: •slur speech •cause drowsiness •alter emotions
high doses, •vomiting •breathing difficulties •unconsciousness •coma
Effects of alcohol
TRANSPORTINGOnce alcohol is in your blood stream, it is carried to all the organs of your
body. In the majority of healthy people, blood circulates through the body in 90 seconds, thereby allowing
alcohol to affect your brain and all other organs in 90 seconds.
ABSORBINGOnce alcohol is swallowed, it is not digested like food. Instead, a small amount is absorbed directly by the
mucosal lining of the mouth. Once in the stomach, alcohol is absorbed
directly into your blood stream through the tissue lining the stomach and small
intestine. Food, water and fruit juice help to slow this absorption, while
carbonation works to speed absorption.
CHANGINGAlcohol is a drug that must be changed
into a non-harmful substance. Ten percent of the alcohol is eliminated through
sweat, breath, and urine. Your liver must detoxify the remaining alcohol. Nothing will speed this rate. When the rate of alcohol consumed exceeds the liver’s
detoxification rate, the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream continues to increase,
further impairing the brain, causing intoxication, coma, or possibly death.
It takes about 1 1/2 hours to break down 1 drink
Kidneys
Alcohol causes the kidneys to increase urine output, which can lead to dehydration
Alcohol robs your brain cells of water and glucose (the brain's food), which is why you experience hangover symptoms such as headache, dehydration, and the shakes the day after a night of heavy drinking.
Compared to normal babies, babies born with
FAS have: 1. smaller heads and brains 2. some degree of mental
retardation 3. poor coordination
4. hyperactivity 5. abnormal facial features
Any of the following may indicate a drinking problem:
Drinking to forget worries, or to boost a sad mood;Guilt about drinking;
Unsuccessful attempts to cut down/stop drinking; Lying about or hiding drinking habits;
Causing harm to oneself or someone else as a result of drinking;
Needing to drink increasingly greater amounts in order to achieve desired effect;
Feeling irritable or resentful when not drinking; Medical, social, family, or financial problems caused
by drinking.
MAKE RESPONSIBLE CHOICES
NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE
What is alcoholism?Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes the following four symptoms: - Craving--A strong need, or urge, to drink. - Loss of control--Not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun. - Physical dependence--Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety after stopping drinking. - Tolerance--The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get "high."
Is alcoholism a disease?Yes, alcoholism is a disease. The craving that an alcoholic feels .for alcohol can be as strong as the need for food or water. An alcoholic will continue to drink despite serious family, health, or legal problems
Answering the following four questions can help you find out if you or a loved one has a drinking problem:•Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking? •Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? •Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking? •Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?
Don't drink and drive.
. people also find support groups a helpful aid to recovery. The following list includes a variety of resources: Al-Anon/Alateen Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)