Jeopardy Game

Effects of Alcohol

The Truth About Alcohol! http://www.drugfreeworld.org/real-life-stories/alcohol.html

How is alcohol

created?

How does alcohol affect

the body?

What is the punishment with drinking

?

Signs and symptoms of

someone who is under the

influence of alcohol?

What is the origin and history of alcohol?

Why shouldn’t

teens drink?

What is alcohol

made from?29

How can alcohol put your health

at risk?

What are the patterns of use for alcohol for23 grades 7-

12?

How is alcohol administered and later eliminated from the body?

How alcohol impacts the

functioning of the brain and body?

How long does alcohol affect your

body?

What25 symptoms of withdrawal

exist?

How can drinking make

someone11 look really

silly?Identify 2 types of

treatment programs that are available?

Why do teens drink?

What are risk factors and

protective14 factors

associated with alcohol?

What street names are28

used for alcohol?

Factors as to why someone

would be addicted to

alcohol?

What category

does alcohol belong to?

What happens when alcohol is

consumed in large

amounts?

What happens if alcohol is

consumed6 in small

amounts?

How do health professionals diagnose an alcohol abuse

problem?

What is the impact of

alcoholism on Pregnancy?20

How is alcohol abuse

dangerous?

100 200 300 400 500

How

is a

lcoh

ol

crea

ted?

Alcohol is created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented. Fermentation is a

process that uses yeast or bacteria to change the sugars in the food into alcohol.

How

doe

s al

coho

l aff

ect

the

body

?

Alcohol is a depressant, which means it slows the function of the central nervous system. Alcohol actually blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain. This alters a person's perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and hearing.

Wha

t ha

ppen

s if

alco

hol i

s co

nsum

ed

in s

mal

l am

ount

s?

In very small amounts, alcohol can help a person feel more relaxed or less anxious. More alcohol

causes greater changes in the brain, resulting in intoxication.

Wha

t ha

ppen

s if

alco

hol i

s

cons

umed

in la

rge

amou

nts?

When large amounts of alcohol are consumed in a

short period of time, alcohol

poisoning can result. Alcohol

poisoning is exactly what it

sounds like — the body has

become poisoned by large

amounts of alcohol. Violent

vomiting is usually the first

symptom of alcohol poisoning.

Extreme sleepiness, unconsciousness, difficulty

breathing, dangerously low

blood sugar, seizures, and

even death may result.

Why

Do

Teen

s D

rink

?

Experimentation with alcohol during the teen years is common. Some reasons that teens use alcohol and other drugs are:

curiosity to feel good, reduce stress,

and relax to fit in to feel older Alcohol seems harmless to

many teens.

Why

Sho

uldn

't Te

ens

Dri

nk?

Although it's illegal to buy alcohol in Canada until the age of 19, most teens can get access to it. It's therefore up to you to make a decision about drinking. In addition to the possibility of becoming addicted, there are some downsides to drinking:

Wha

t is

the

pu

nish

men

t fo

r dr

inki

ng?

Teens who drink put themselves at risk for obvious

problems with the law (it's

illegal; you can get arrested).

Teens who drink are also more

likely to get into fights and

commit crimes than those who

don't. People who drink regularly also often have problems with school. Drinking

can damage a student's ability

to study well and get decent

grades, as well as affect sports

performance (the coordination).

How

can

dri

nkin

g m

ake

som

eone

look

re

ally

sill

y?

The impression is that drinking is cool, but the nervous system changes that come from drinking alcohol can make people do stupid or embarrassing things, like

throwing up or peeing on themselves. Drinking also gives people bad breath, and no one enjoys a hangover.

How

can

Alc

ohol

pu

t yo

ur h

ealt

h at

ri

sk?

Teens who drink are more likely to be

sexually active and to have unsafe,

unprotected sex. Resulting pregnancies and

sexually transmitted diseases can change —

or even end — lives. The risk of injuring

yourself, maybe even fatally, is higher when

you're under the influence, too. One half of

all drowning deaths among teen guys are

related to alcohol use. Use of alcohol greatly

increases the chance that a teen will be

involved in a car crash, homicide, or suicide.

Teen drinkers are more likely to gain a lot of

weight or have health problems, too. One

study by the University of Washington found

that people who regularly had five or more

drinks in a row starting at age 13 were

much more likely to be overweight or have

high blood pressure by age 24 than their

nondrinking peers. People who continue

drinking heavily well into adulthood risk

damaging their organs, such as the liver,

heart, and brain.

Wha

t is

the

ori

gin

and

the

hist

ory

of A

lcoh

ol?

Alcohol is a product that has provided a

variety of functions for people

throughout all history. From the earliest

times to the present, alcohol has played

an important role in religion and

worship. In the past, alcoholic

beverages have been used as medical,

served as sources of needed nutrients

and have been widely used for their

medicinal and sterile. The role of such

beverages as thirst quenchers is

obvious and they play an important role

in enhancing the enjoyment and quality

of life. They can be a social lubricant,

can facilitate relaxation, can provide

pharmacological pleasure, and can

increase the pleasure of eating. Thus,

while a minority of drinkers has always

misused alcohol, it has proved to be

beneficial to some.

What are some risk-factors and protective factors associated with Alcohol?

Life Area

Individual

Family

Risk Factors

-Begins using at an early age-Risk taking-Poor social and coping skills-Early childhood behavioural problems

-History and patterns of use and attitudes towards drugs-Inconsistency in parenting, supervision, discipline and nurturing-unclear family rules, expectations and consequences

Protective Factors

-Well developed social and problem solving skills-A sense of self-esteem

-Good communication-Supervision of children and activities-Rules are clear and consistently enforced-Child feels connected, valued and supported-Parents have expectations of child’s success

Life Area

Peer

School

Risk Factors

-Association with peers who use alcohol or other drugs or who engage in risk taking behaviours

-Academic problems-Lack of commitent to school-Lacks a sense of belonging in the school community

Protective Factors

-Friends who do not use alcohol or other drugs and who do not support the behaviour-One or more close friends-Form long lasting friendships-Rely on friends for emotional support

-Success and commitment in school-Involvement in extra-curricular activities-School action/messages on drug use

Life Area

Community

Risk Factors

-Alcohol and other drugs are easily accessible-Community disorganization and low neighborhood attachment-Laws, norms and attitudes favor drug use

Protective Factors

-Community sponsored activities -Strong social bonds, child feels connected-Community action/messages around drug use

Fact

ors

as t

o w

hy

som

eone

wou

ld b

e ad

dict

ed t

o al

coho

l?

There are several factors, which

contribute to someone becoming alcohol

dependent or abuse alcohol.

Alcohol dependence can run in families.

In general, if caregivers depend on

alcohol, their children are four times more

likely to develop dependence too. It’s

partly down to your genes, but is also

influenced by your family’s attitudes to

alcohol. Stressful events, such as grief or losing a

job, can also trigger heavy drinking,

which can then lead to alcohol

dependence. People who are alcohol dependent have

higher rates of other psychiatric disorders

than people who do not depend on

alcohol. This may include depression,

anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder

and drug misuse.

Sign

s an

d sy

mpt

oms

of

som

eone

who

is u

nder

the

influ

ence

of a

lcoh

ol?

Be unable to limit the amount of alcohol you

drink Feel a strong need to drink

Develop a tolerance to alcohol so that you need

more to feel its effects Drink alone or hide your drinking

Experience physical withdrawal symptoms when

you don’t drink, such as nausea, sweating and

shaking You don’t remember conversations or

commitments Make a habit of having drinks at certain times

Keep alcohol in places at home, at work or in

your car Gulp drinks, order doubles or become drunk

intentionally to feel good

Have legal problems or problems with

relationships, employment or finances due to

drinking Lose interest in activities and hobbies that used

to interest you

How

do

heal

th c

are

prof

essi

onal

s di

agno

se a

n

alco

hol a

buse

pro

blem

?

Health care professionals diagnose alcoholism through examination. There is no one test therefore; they use screening tools, online or other tests. Health-care professionals diagnose alcohol abuse by gathering medical, family, and mental-health information.

Wha

t is

the

impa

ct o

f

Alco

holis

m o

n pr

egna

ncy?

A woman who drinks alcohol

while she is pregnant may harm

her developing baby (fetus).

Alcohol can pass from the

mother’s blood into the baby's

blood. It can damage and affect

the growth of the baby's cells.

Brain and spinal cord cells are

most likely to have damage.

This is called Fetal alcohol

spectrum disorder or FASD.

Alcohol can effect facial features, growth problems,

learning and behavioral problems, birth defects and

problems feeding as a newborn.

How

is a

lcoh

ol

adm

inis

tere

d an

d la

ter

elim

inat

ed fr

om t

he b

ody?

Alcohol is absorbed from the

stomach and small intestine by

diffusion. Most absorption

occurs from the small intestine

due to its large surface area

and rich blood supply. The rate

of absorption varies with the

emptying time of the stomach.

Generally, the higher the alcohol concentration of the

beverage, the faster the rate

of absorption. Alcohol is eliminated from the

body by elimination and absorption from food.

How

alc

ohol

impa

cts

the

func

tioni

ng o

f th

e br

ain

and

body

?

Alcohol affects the brain by changing levels of neurotransmitters.

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit the signals throughout the body that control thought processes, behavior and emotion.

Wha

t ar

e th

e pa

tter

ns o

f

use

for

alco

hol f

or g

rade

s 7-

12?

Alcohol is one of the leading causes of death. The chart below

highlights a pattern of increased alcohol use and binge drinking among Canadian students from Grades 7-12.

Grade Percentage of students who have consumed alcohol?

Percentage of students who have engaged in heavy drinking?

7 45.5% 19.1%8 59.6% 37.9%9 70.3% 49.6%10 79.8% 61.9%11 83.1% 72.5%12 85.3% 75.3%

Wha

t ar

e sy

mpt

oms

of a

lcoh

ol

with

draw

al?

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms

can begin as early as two

hours after the last drink, this

can go on for weeks. Withdrawal can range from

mild anxiety and shakiness to

severe complications, such

as seizures and delirium tremens (also called DTs).

The death rate from DTs --

which are characterized by

confusion, rapid heartbeat,

and fever -- is estimated to

range from 1% to 5%.

Identify and describe at least 2 treatment programs available to individuals who are addicted to

alcohol?

Bellwood Health Services in a treatment center that you stay at until you recover from alcohol addiction. They offer counseling, day programs, group programs, family support, interventions and helpful information to help individuals overcome their addiction to alcohol.

Drug and Alcohol Hotline is 1-800-565-8603. This is where people can call to admit or discuss their addiction and also ask for information about how and where they can get help for their addiction to alcohol.

Wha

t cat

egor

y do

es

alco

hol b

elon

g to

?

Alcohol is a Depressant.

Wha

t st

reet

nam

es

are

used

for

alco

hol? Booze Brew Refreshment etc.

Wha

t is

alc

ohol

m

ade

from

?

Alcohol is created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented. Fermentation is a

process that uses yeast or bacteria to change the sugars in the food into alcohol.

How

long

doe

s al

coho

l aff

ect

your

bod

y?

It depends on a persons weight, gender, age or time passes since last drink? BAC/Hours until Zero

ChartBAC Level Hours Until 10.016 1.05 3.75.08 (legal limit) 5.10 6.25.16 (2 times legal) 10.20 12.5.24 15

How is alcohol abuse dangerous?

Alcohol abuse can lead to overdose. Underage drinkers may be at particular risk for alcohol

overdose. Research shows that people under age 20 typically drink about 5 drinks at one time. Drinking such a large quantity of alcohol can overwhelm the body’s ability to break down and clear alcohol from the bloodstream.

  As BAC increases, so do alcohol’s effects—as well as the risk for

harm. Even small increases in BAC can decrease coordination, make a person feel sick, and cloud judgment. This can lead to injury from falls or car crashes, leave one vulnerable to sexual assault or other acts of violence, and increase the risk for unprotected or unintended sex. When BACs go even higher, amnesia (or blackouts) can occur.

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