Alcohol9th- 12th Grade Health Class

Andrew Devanney

What is Alcohol

a colourless volatile flammable liquid

 created when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented

Where Alcohol Originated

Existed as early as 10,000 BC in Egypt

Blood Alcohol Content

Concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood

Blood Alcohol Content Law

21 Legal BAC= .07

Under 21 Legal BAC= .00

If BAC exceeds these amounts legally intoxicated

Common Types of Alcohol Consumed

Beer

Made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

Average alcohol content is about 4%

Wine

Made from fermented grape juice

Comes in either white or red

Average alcohol content 13%

Whiskey

Distilled from malted grain, esp. barley or rye

Average alcohol content is 40%

Rum

 Distilled from sugar-cane residues or molasses

Average alcohol content is 40%

Vodka

Made by distillation of rye, wheat, or potatoes.

Average alcohol content is

Effects of Alcohol

Short Term Effects

Slowed Reflexes

Slurred Speech

Blurred Vision

Increased Urine Production

Long Term Effects

Liver Damage

Heart Disease

Alcoholism

Dead Brain Cells

Effects Associated With Overdose

Vomiting

Alcohol Poisoning

Uncontrolled Urination

Breathing Difficulties

Possible Death

HOW TO DRINK

RESPONSIBILY

Know your limit

Drink Slowly

Have Designated Driver

Stay Hydrated

Remember The Blood Alcohol Content Laws!

Blood Alcohol Content Law

Review

History of Alcohol

BAC Law

Types of Alcohol

Effects of Alcohol

Be Smart or Get Locked Up!

References

http://www2.courtinfo.ca.gov/stopteendui/teens/resources/substances/alcohol/short-and-long-term-effects.cfm

http://www.wikihow.com/Drink-Responsibly

http://alcoholcontrols.com/lebaclibyst.html