year 8 health alcohol the effects on the individual and the community lesson 1
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YEAR 8 HEALTH
ALCOHOL T H E E F F E C T S O N T H E I N D I V I D U A L A N D T H E
C O M M U N I T Y
LESSON 1
ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY
Key Points of the Lesson
1. Facts about alcohol2. Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular
parts of the Body
ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY
What is Alcohol?1. Alcohol is a drug
2. Belongs to a group called depressants
3. Depressants slow down the CNS
4. Other depressants ; Marijuana and Tranquilizers
5. Alcohol is also known as ethyl alcohol or ethynol
6. By product of fermentation ; sugar plus yeast
Ref : Lesson Plans pg 21. Lesson 3 : information about alcohol
ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY
Facts about alcohol
Slows down the CNS includes signals to the brain
People with alcohol in their system feel more relaxed and more uninhibited
People react differently to alcohol
Alcohol passes into the bloodstream from stomach to the small intestine
Broken down by the liver and it takes about an hour in a ¾ of a standard drink
Alcohol reduces1.Slows reflexes2.Reduces concentration3.Affects judgement and co ordination
Ref : Student Worksheet Changes and Choices Sheet pg 110
ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY
Facts about alcoholExcess alcohol May cause confusion Blurred vision Poor muscle control Excessive amounts can cause death and coma Regular Heavy Drinking can result in brain damage, heart and liver disease and ulcers
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Ref : Student Worksheet Changes and Choices Sheet pg 110
ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY
Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body
Brain
1. Loss of sensation in hands and feet
2. Memory loss
3. Confusion
4. Hallucinations
Heart
5. High Blood Pressure
6. Uneven Pulse
7. Damaged Muscle Tissue
Ref : Overhead 9 : How will you feel tomorrow. “Effects of excessive alcohol on the body”
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ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY
Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body
Liver
1. Swelling
2. Pain
3. Inflammation
4. Scarring
5. Cancer
Reproductive System
6. Impotence
Nervous System
7. Tingling
8. Loss of sensation in hands and feet
Ref : Overhead 9 : How will you feel tomorrow. “Effects of excessive alcohol on the body”
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ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY
Long Term Effects of Alcohol on particular parts of the Body
Skin
1. Flushing
2. Perspiring
3. Bruising
Muscles
4. Inflamed lining
5. Bleeding
6. Ulcers
Pancreas and intestines
7. Pain
8. Inflammation
9. Bleeding
Ref : Overhead 9 : How will you feel tomorrow. “Effects of excessive alcohol on the body”
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ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY
Its Different for Guys and Girls……
Physiological differences1. Anatomy and physiology2. Women carry less water (Dilute the Alcohol) and more fatty tissue
Characteristic differences3. Women eat less than men, less absorption of alcohol4. Women drink higher concentrated drinks like champagne and wine5. Men drink beer which has a lower concentrate on alcohol
Ref : Rethinking Drinking pg 11
ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY
Its Different for Guys and Girls……
Hormonal Differences
1. Menstrual Cycle, this could influence the BAC depending on stage of cycle
The Pill
2. Metabolism of alcohol slows down
Pregnancy
(These effects aren’t completely clear), Possible issues that may come up researchers have discussed are
3. FAS ( Foetal Alcohol Syndrome)
4. Learning difficulties
5. Weight issues
Ref : Rethinking Drinking pg 11
ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY
Class Activity 1 : Alcohol as part of our culture
We are going to ask the students to share a childhood memory relating to alcohol or an event where they saw people drinking.
Point out facts like
1. Whether they were drinkers or not
2. Expectations about drinking
3. The affects to the drinker and/or their friends
4. What are your personal opinions or knowledge you may have on alcohol
In this activity we DO NOT under any circumstances use names or places, please speak in the third person when talking to your fellow students
ALCOHOL THE EFFECTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE COMMUNITY
Class Activity 2 : Alcohol as part of our cultureActivity time : 10 mins
Some of the common responses
1. Its for grown ups
2. Its for special events or parties
3. People do funny things when they are drunk
4. It causes fights or accidents
5. Its fun
6. It makes you sick
7. Its for men mainly
Ref : Lesson plan sheet pg 16 and 17
WORKSHEETS REQUIRED
1.What you need to know about alcohol
2.Why People Drink