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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

alc

ohol

create

d?

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

does

alc

ohol

aff

ect

the b

ody?

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.

What

happens

if

alc

ohol is

consu

med

in s

mall a

mounts

?

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.

What

happens

if a

lcohol is

consu

med in larg

e a

mounts

?

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 D

o T

eens

Dri

nk?

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 S

hould

n'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:

What

is t

he

punis

hm

ent

for

dri

nkin

g?

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 d

rinkin

g

make s

om

eone

look r

eally s

illy

?

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 A

lcohol

put

your

healt

h a

t 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.

What

is t

he o

rigin

and

the h

isto

ry o

f A

lcohol?

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

to w

hy

som

eone w

ould

be

addic

ted t

o a

lcohol?

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.

Sig

ns

and s

ym

pto

ms

of

som

eone w

ho is

under

the infl

uence

of

alc

ohol?

Be unable to limit the amount of alcohol you

drinkFeel 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 carGulp drinks, order doubles or become drunk

intentionally to feel good

Have legal problems or problems with

relationships, employment or finances due to

drinkingLose interest in activities and hobbies that

used to interest you

How

do h

ealt

h c

are

pro

fess

ionals

dia

gnose

an

alc

ohol abuse

pro

ble

m?

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.

What

is t

he im

pact

of

Alc

oholism

on

pre

gnancy

?

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

alc

ohol

adm

inis

tere

d a

nd late

r

elim

inate

d f

rom

the 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 im

pact

s

the f

unct

ionin

g o

f

the b

rain

and b

ody?

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.

What

are

the p

att

ern

s of

use

for

alc

ohol fo

r gra

des

7-1

2?

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%

What

are

sy

mpto

ms

of

alc

ohol w

ithdra

wal?

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.

What

cate

gory

does

alc

ohol belo

ng t

o?

Alcohol is a Depressant.

What

stre

et

nam

es

are

use

d f

or

alc

ohol? Booze Brew Refreshment etc.

What

is a

lcohol

made f

rom

?

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 d

oes

alc

ohol

aff

ect

your

body?

It depends on a persons

weight, gender, age or

time passes since last

drink? BAC/Hours until Zero

Chart

BAC 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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