I can describe how alcohol acts as a depressant in the body.

I can summarize the effects of intoxication on the body systems.

I can list four factors that affect blood alcohol concentration.

I can identify five serious physical effects of long-term alcohol abuse.

By the time a teenager reaches age 16, they will have seen over 75,000 alcohol advertisements. (MADD)

By the time someone reaches age 21, they will have seen over 100,000 alcohol advertisements. (MADD)

Over 70% of 4th graders can name more beers than past presidents of the United States. (MADD)

The Alcohol Industry spends over $3 Billion per year on all forms of media advertising. (MADD)

The Beer Industry alone spends over $775 Million on television ads, over $25 Million on print ads, and over $15 Million on radio ads per year. (MADD)

College students spend approximately $5.5 Billion More on alcohol than they do on soft drinks, milk, juice, tea, coffee, and books ALL COMBINED. (MADD)

Over 50% of teenage deaths each year are related to alcohol or drug abuse. (NHTSA)

There are over 5 Million Problem Drinkers and Alcoholics between the ages of 14 & 17. (AA)

Over 50 % of auto accidents, unplanned pregnancies, rapes, domestic violence, suicides, and homicides are related to alcohol abuse. (NCHS)

Over 40% of all traffic fatalities are DUI’s. (NHTSA)

The total cost attributed to the consequences of underage drinking is estimated to be more than $50 Billion per year. (NCHS)

Over 70% of Child Abuse cases are Alcohol related. (NCHS)

Annual cost of Alcohol Abuse is estimated to be $150 Billion (NIDA)

8 Teenagers Die Each Day from Alcohol-Related Auto Accidents (NHTSA)

Over 30,000 Teenagers Each Year require emergency room health care from Alcohol Overdose (NIAA)

25% of Teen Drinkers become dependent on Alcohol and develop Alcoholism (AA)

As long as their has been man, there has been alcohol.

Alcohol has been used medicinally, religiously, & socially.

Beer & wine is made through a process called fermentation (a process in which bacteria or yeast causes sugars in fruits, vegetables, or grains to change chemically into alcohol)

Hard liquor is made through a process called distillation. It generally has a higher alcohol content .

Peers Do it just to fit in, in fact more teens do use

alcohol than most teens think Family

Although your parents may seem tough on you, their rules and advice can help you steer clear of alcohol and other drugs.

Media The ads give the false impression that

drinking will make you more popular and attractive.

Unlike ads for other drugs, alcohol ads are not required to list negative side effects.

Alcohol is a stimulant

FALSE

If you remove the ingredients that give drinks their taste and color you would have ETHYL ALCOHOL

Remove the water from ethyl alcohol and you would have ETHER, a substance that dulls the senses and puts the brain to sleep

Alcohol is a depressant which slows down the body’s functions, lowers inhibitions, impairs judgment, hinders coordination, slows reaction time and dulls senses

Affects areas that control hunger, thirst, aggression, pleasure, pain, & body temperature

Cardiovascular System• Heart rate and blood

pressure increase.• More blood flows to

the skin’s surface.• Core body

temperature decreases.

Effects of Intoxication

Excretory System• Kidneys

increase urine production.

• Drinker loses more water from body than

usual.

Nervous System• Brain activity slows

down.• Coordination becomes

impaired.• Sensations and

perception become less clear.

• Reflexes become sluggish.

Digestive System• Too much alcohol in

thestomach may cause vomiting.

There is less alcohol in “lite” beer than inregular beer

A 12 oz. Beer, a 4 oz. Glass of wine, and a 1oz. Shot of whiskey all contain the same amount of alcohol

TRUEFALSE

PROOF - the concentration of alcohol in a particular drink; the proof is equal to twice the % of alcohol

10 proof = 5% alcohol 100 proof = 50% alcohol

“LITE” beer contains the same amount of alcohol but has less calories

Once alcohol is ingested in is absorbed directly into the blood

stream. 90% is absorbed within an hour

5% is absorbed by the mouth25% is absorbed from the

stomach70% is absorbed in the small

intestine

Women react to alcohol differently than men and generally can expect greater impairment from the same quantity of alcohol

The effects of alcohol will be the same whether or not you eat before drinking

Drinking alcohol mixed with soda is more intoxicating than drinking the same amount of straight alcohol

Type of drink/strength of beverageRate of consumption/number of drinks

Body weight/build of the drinkerPresence of food in the stomach

Presence of carbonated beveragesSurroundings/feelings

Physical tolerance

TRUE FALSE TRUE

Alcohol is distributed to all parts of the body by the circulatory system

Some organs such as the brain , liver, & kidneys receive a larger amount of blood supply .

Consequently these organs will receive a greater amount of alcohol

The liver excretes an enzyme which will metabolize alcohol

The average rate of metabolism is one drink per hour

10% of ingested alcohol is eliminated through the breath, urine, tears, saliva, & perspiration of the drinker

90% of the ingested alcohol is broken down and eliminated through the liver

The liver works at a set rate which cannot be increased or slowed down. Until the liver is able to break down the excess alcohol, a person will remain intoxicated

Most people would be considered legally drunk after consuming 4 drinks in one hour

TRUE

BAC is measured in milligrams of alcohol per 100 mL of blood

BAC depends largely on two factors:

•BODY CHEMISTRY - the bigger a person is, the more water they have in their body to dilute the alcohol

•DRINKING TIME - the more a person drinks in a shorter period of time, the higher their BAC will be.

Alcohol in the bloodstream continually circulates to the brain where the effects of alcohol are felt

Alcohol immediately effects the way a person behaves - changes in behavior are present after ONE drink

As a person’s drinking increases, their behavior becomes more and more affected as shown in the following:

0.00% - the ONLY safe BAC level

.02% - Inhibitions are lessened A person is more relaxed, talkative, & have

increased social confidence

.05% - Mild impairment in reaction time & judgement,

careless behavior, some loss of coordination &

self - control, slowed reaction time..08% - AT OR ABOVE THIS LEVEL YOU WILL BE CONVICTED OF A DUI!!!!

0.1% - reasoning judgment, self-control, coordination seriously impaired.

-staggered walk, decreased pain sensitivity underestimation of speed of moving objects -vomiting usually occurs

.12% - Hearing, speech, vision, & balance are impaired

-Emotions & inhibitions are relaxed

0.2% - Severely intoxicated. “SLOPPY DRUNK”-Difficulty in thinking clearly, impaired memory, unpredictable emotional behavior-Simple tasks such as buttoning coat/tying

shoes are difficult-blackouts usually occur

0.3% - Conscious (barely) stupor; body is thrown into a state of confusion; all senses & organs are seriously affected

0.4% - Brain can barely function; nervous system shuts down

-A state of unconscious usually occurs -DEATH may occur

.45& - up - COMABrain is unable to control body temperature

& respiratory failure occurs due to paralysis of brain

DEATH (from suffocation) will soon occur.

Drinking black coffee or taking a cold shower will help to sober someone up after drinking

Taking aspirin or drinking black coffee will cure a hangover in no time

FALSE

HANGOVER - the unpleasant effects of alcohol withdrawal

HeadacheNausea/vomiting

TirednessIrritability

Blackout- Period of time the drinker cannot recall…others may see the person as walking, talking, and seeming in control

Overdose- Excessive drinking that leads to coma or death

Binge Drinking- Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in one sitting (approximately 3-4 drinks in one sitting)

•CIRRHOSISFat accumulation on the liver - IRREVERSIBLE

•INCREASE RISK OF CANCERof the mouth, esophagus, stomach

•BRAIN SHRINKAGEcan cause blackouts, seizures, dementia

•CAN CAUSE DIABETES•DEPRESSES IMMUNE SYSTEM

•MALNUTRITION•GREATER INCIDENCE OF SUICIDE (1/3 of all suicides)

If you’re underage, it is OK (legal) for you to drink alcohol if your parents are present

DUI convictions are permanently on a person’s record

False

True

UNDER 21: ILLINOIS LAW prohibits the possession, consumption, or driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor.Illinois Crimes and Penalties:

Possession of Alcohol by a Minor: $500 Fine and up to a 6 Month Jail Term

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor $2,500 Fine and Up to a 1 year Jail Term Suspended License for a Minimum of 2 years

Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: $2,500 Fine and up to a 6 Month Jail Term

Unlawful Transportation of Alcohol by a Minor: $1,000 Fine and Suspended License for 1 Year Drivers License Revoked on a 2nd offense

Possession/consumption of alcohol by a minor: your drivers license gets suspended for a min of 3 months for the 1st offense.  2nd offense 1 year.

DUI: (Driving Under the Influence); refers to ALL Drugs, Medicines, or Alcoholic Beverages. There is NO legal limit for Drugs or Medicines.

New law - if you get a conviction after your first DUI, the state will place a breath test in your vehicle. 

DWI: (Driving While Intoxicated); refers to driving and being legally drunk.

ILLINOIS LAW has established .08 as the legal intoxication limit for people 21 & older

1st Offense: $1,000 Fine and Minimum of 2 Year Revocation of License

2nd Offense: $2,500 Fine and Minimum of 5 Year Revocation of License

3rd Offense: $25,000 Fine and Minimum of 10 Year Revocation of License

Additional Offenses: $25,000 Fine, Long-term Imprisonment, and Indefinite Revocation of License.

Aggravated DUI: Class 4 Felony

$25,000 Fine Imprisonment up to 12 Years Minimum 1 Year

Revocation of License Reckless Vehicular Homicide:

Class 2 Felony $25,000 Fine Imprisonment for up to 28 Years Minimum 2 Year Revocation of

License

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