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Describe how your vacation positively or negatively effected the 3 areas of your health triangle.

1/2/2013

What are three health risks related to

alcohol use that you

anticipate learning in this

lesson?

12/9/2014

Ethanol – the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages, made

through the fermentation of fruits, vegetables and grains

Fermentation – the chemical action of

yeast on sugars

The Facts about Alcohol

Influences a person’s motor skills by slowing reaction time and impairing vision.

Clouds judgment and clear thinking.

Immediate Effects

Drinking alcohol can lead to intoxication.

Intoxication – the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance and the person’s physical and mental control is reduced.

Immediate Effects

Alcohol is a depressant, a drug that slows the central nervous system.

What effects have you seen in people drinking? List them on your notes.

Immediate Effects

Alcohol can change the effects of medicines.

Body may absorb drug or alcohol more slowly, increasing the time they are effecting the body.

Can decrease the effectiveness of some medicines & increase others.

Can change some medicines into chemicals that can damage the

liver.

Can lead to illness or death.

Alcohol & Medicine Interactions

Changes to the BrainCan damage pathways used for learning.Memory and concentration are dulled.Judgment, coordination, movement, speech and vision are impaired.

Increases the risks of stroke in teenagers!

Short-Term Effects of Alcohol

Cardiovascular ChangesHigh levels of alcohol slow

heart rate and blood pressure.

Body temperature drops.Liver and Kidney Changes

Toxic chemicals are released as the liver breaks down the alcohol

Cause scarring of the liver tissue.

Short-Term Effects of Alcohol

Liver and Kidney ChangesCauses the kidney to increase urine output and cause dehydration.

Digestive SystemAlcohol increases stomach acid which causes nausea and vomiting.

PancreasCan cause pancreatitis, which causes severe pain. Does not allow body to break down foods.

Short-Term Effects of Alcohol

How can alcohol use

decrease your performance in activities that

you enjoy?

12/11/14

Hint: Think of the parts of the triangle

Addiction (Damage to families)

Loss of Brain Function

Permanent Brain Damage

Reduction in Brain Size

High Blood Pressure (can lead to stroke & heart attack)

Long-Term Effects of Alcohol

Fatty Liver (Build up of fat cells can lead to cell death)

Enlarged Heart (Reduces ability to pump blood)

Alcoholic Hepatitis (infection of the liver)

Cirrhosis (tissue is replaced with scar tissue)

Digestive Problems (damage to the lining of the stomach causing cancer and ulcers)

Long-Term Effects of Alcohol

Peer pressure

Family

Media Messages

Factors that Influence Use

Size of the person GenderFoodRate of intake/ amountEmotionsOverall state of health

Medicine

Influencing Alcohol’s Effects

A male teen weighing 135 lbs vs. female teen weighing 135 lbs?

A male teen weighing 140 lbs vs. a male teen weighing 195 lbs?

A teen who had a very exciting day vs. a teen who had a normal

day?

Who would be more effected?

Binge Drinking – consuming five or more alcoholic drinks in one

sitting.

Can lead to a fatal dose alcohol or alcohol poisoning.

If you suspect that

a person has alcohol poisoning, call 911

immediately.

Alcohol Poisoning – severe and potentially fatal reaction to an alcoholic overdose.

Irregular heartbeatSlow respirationMental confusion, coma, vomiting and seizures

Hypothermia, or low body temperaturePale or bluish color skinSevere dehydration from vomiting

What are the two types of dependence that alcohol users may suffer from? List them in your notes.

Physiological & Psychological

Dependence

The Law – Illegal to drink if you are under 21. Can result in being arrested and youth detention center.

Violence – Fights are more likely to break out when alcohol is involved. Teen drinkers are more likely to be victims of violent crimes. (robbery, rape)

Problems with Alcohol

Sexual Activity – impairs judgment and lowers inhibitions. Causes teens to compromise their values. Twice as likely to contract a STD. 25% of teens use alcohol before engaging in sexual activity.

Problems with Alcohol

Family – 25% of all youth have alcohol abuse in their family

as a result of another family member.

School - School has a 0 tolerances policy, which means no alcohol is allowed. Using alcohol can negatively effect your future, activities and college.

Problems with Alcohol

Helps you:

Maintain a healthy bodyEstablish healthy relationshipsMake healthy decisionsAvoid risky behaviorsAvoid illegal activitiesAvoid violence Achieve your goals (Remember AHS)

Being Alcohol Free

How can teen alcohol use put your future at

risk?

12/15/14

Why do you think some people use

alcohol even though they know it is

dangerous?

12/16/14

DWI (Driving while Intoxicated) or DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is the leading cause of death among teens.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) – the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage.

Delaware’s Legal Limit = 0.08

Alcohol & Driving

Alcohol & DrivingSlows reflexes

Effects concentration

Underestimate dangers

Increases risk-taking behaviors

Vision is blurred

Coordination is impaired

It is illegal to…be Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)be drinking while driving.have an open container of alcohol

in the vehicle.consume alcohol if you are under

21 years old.

Designated DriverA person who does not drink at all so that they can safely drive others home.

Alcohol & Driving

•Harm to the driver and others

•Restricted driving privileges or complete loss of license

•Alcohol related injuries, property damage and death

•Living with regret and guilt

Consequences of DWI

Consequences of DWI•A police record and possible lawsuits

•Arrest, jail time, court appearance, and a heavy fine or bail

•Higher insurance rate

•Loss of parental trust and respect

In what ways could an alcoholic affect members of their

family. List 3.

12/17/14

When a pregnant female drinks, alcohol passes from the mother’s body into the bloodstream of the fetus.

The fetus is not fully developed and body cannot process the alcohol.

Alcohol & Pregnancy

Risk of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) - a group of alcohol related birth defects that include physical and mental problems.

Born with:Small head, deformities of the face hands and feet.

Heart, liver & kidney defectsDifficulty with learning, attention, memory.

Alcohol & Pregnancy

Pretend your neighbor is pregnant and you saw her

drinking alcohol at a neighborhood bar-b-que.

Write a letter to her

explaining the risks of alcohol to the fetus and

advocating against drinking alcohol during

pregnancy.25 pts

FAS Activity

Alcoholism is a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on alcohol.Symptoms: Craving more, Loss of control, dependence, increased tolerance.

Person who is dependent on alcohol is an alcoholic.

Linked genetically. 4 x more likely.

Alcoholism

Stage 1 – Abuse

Stage 2 – Dependence

Stage 3 – Addiction

Classwork: Using page 582, describe the differences between the 3 stages and what each looks like.

Stages of Alcoholism

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – provides help for alcohol users of all ages.

Al- Anon/ Alateen – helps families and friends of alcoholics deal with and recover from the effects of living with an alcoholic.

Homework – find 5 other places for a person who is an alcoholic or a family member to find help and support. 3 Must be local (within an hour).

Help for Alcoholics and Family

Alcoholism cannot be cured but it can be treated.

After successful treatment:Recovery – the process of

learning to live an alcohol free life.

Sobriety – living without alcohol

•Groups of 3-4•Write a skit showing a intervention for a teenager who is an alcoholic, perform in class.•The skit can focus on a teen struggling with alcoholism & the group of people working together to help them get help for their alcohol problem. •Each skit should include at least 20 lines of dialogue. Must be written.•Everyone must participate in the skit.

25 pts

Intervention Activity

•Groups of 3-4•Write a skit teaching teenagers about alcoholism, perform in class.•The skit can focus on a teen struggling with alcoholism or a group of friends working together to help a friend find help for an alcohol problem. •Each skit should include at least 20 lines of dialogue. Must be written.•Everyone must participate in the skit.

25 pts

Alcoholism Activity

•Groups of 2-3•Imagine you are responsible for creating a company policy about employees who show signs of alcoholism.•How will your company handle it?

35 pts

•Extra Credit – Call local businesses and ask what their existing policies s are regarding alcoholics. 20 product pts

Alcoholism @ work Activity

GO JAGUARS!!!

What are two benefits of living without alcohol?¿Qué son los dos beneficios

de vivir sin alcohol?

10/5/09