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Alcohol
Chapter 22Pg. 568 - 573
Harmful effects of alcohol use Objective 1: Describe the short-term effects of
alcohol use.
Objective 2: Discuss the consequences of drinking and driving.
Objective 3: Explain the dangers of drug/alcohol use.
Objective 4: Develop refusal strategies concerning alcohol use.
Vocabulary pgs 571-578 Binge drinking Alcohol poisoning Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcoholism Alcoholic Recovery Sobriety
Bodies not designed to handle alcohol
Run time 6:09
Binge Drinking Drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks at one
sitting. Problem among young people Dangerous because it is possible to
consume a fatal dose of alcohol
Alcohol Poisoning Since alcohol is a depressant, it shuts
down involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex that prevents choking.
Effects of alcohol poisoning pg 573 Passing out. Problem is still there because alcohol is
still in the stomach and continues to enter the blood stream.
Don’t always assume that someone is sleeping it off.
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Symptoms of alcohol poisoning Mental confusion, coma, vomiting, and
seizures Slow respiration-10 seconds between
breaths or fewer that 8 breaths a minute Irregular heart beat Hypothermia or pale or bluish skin color Sever dehydration from vomiting Call 911 immediately if someone may
have alcohol poisoning
Long term effects of alcohol SEE FIGURE 22.3 on page 575
Effects of alcohol video clip: http://video.foxnews.com/v/2155575655001/
startling-new-study-on-alcohol-use-in-america/
Alcohol during pregnancy Fetus liver not developed to handle alcohol
and is especially dangerous to baby CNS Ex. Babies born with a small head and
deformities of the face, hands or feet. Heart, liver, and kidney defects and well as vision or hearing problems.
FAS is the leading known cause of mental retardation in the United States. Preventable
Addiction
Run Time 6:18
Alcoholism Some display violent or aggressive actions
and others may become quiet and withdrawn.
Some health problems that may develop include cirrhosis of the liver and brain damage.
Alcoholics may display these symptoms Craving Loss of control: can’t limit number of
drinks Physical dependence: may experience
withdrawal symptoms (nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety)
Tolerance Health, family, and legal problems: suffers
repeated injuries, drunk driving citations, poor relationships
Factors affecting alcoholics Growing scientific evidence suggest
genetic link. Children of alcoholics are 4 times likely to
become alcoholics. Other factors are: family, friends, culture,
peer pressure, availability of alcohol, and stress.
Effects on family and society Estimated 14 million alcoholics in the USA
today. Alcohol use is a major factor in the 4
leading causes of accidental death: car crashes, falls, drowning, and house fires.
40% of violent crimes are alcohol related ½ of all homicides 2/3 of domestic violence reports. Enable: allows the alcohol abuse to
continue
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