What are the 5 categories of Drugs What are the 5 categories of Drugs discussed in Lesson 1?discussed in Lesson 1?

• Stimulants– Speed Up Brain

• Depressants– Slow Down Brain

• Inhalants– Damage Brain Cells, Slow Nerve Activity

• Hallucinogens– Make you see and hear things

• Medicines– Help your body

Substance Abuse Substance Abuse Prevention Lesson 2Prevention Lesson 2

AlcoholAlcohol

AlcoholAlcohol• A colorless volatile flammable liquid

obtained by fermentation of sugars and starches.

• What are some types of alcohol people drink?

• Liquor• Wine• Beer• Wine Coolers

IntoxicationIntoxication• To be strongly affected by the use of

a drug.

Effects of AlcoholEffects of Alcohol– Alcohol is absorbed into your blood through

your stomach and goes to your brain so the effects are pretty quick.

• Short Term Effects: Can last up to 24 hours1. Slurred Speech2. Blurry Vision3. Loss of Balance4. Poor Coordination5. Mental Confusion6. Dehydration

True/FalseTrue/False• “Lite” beer contains less alcohol.

–True

True/FalseTrue/False• Alcohol affects everyone the same

way.

–False– What changes how alcohol affects someone?

• Weight• Brain development• Tolerance (history and metabolism)

True/FalseTrue/False• A cold shower will sober you up if you

are drunk.

–False•The only thing that will sober you up is time.

True/FalseTrue/False• Alcohol is a drug.

–True•A drug is a substance other than food

that changes the way your body works.

True/FalseTrue/False• Drugs are always bad for you

–False•Some people cannot live without

medicines.

True/FalseTrue/False• Alcohol contains a lot of calories, but

no vitamins

–True

True/FalseTrue/False• A person can drink four beers an

hour before they have difficulty driving a car.

–False

True/FalseTrue/False• Alcohol is the oldest and most widely

used drug

–True

True/FalseTrue/False• Alcohol can affect your physical,

emotional, and social growth

–True: It is what type of drug?

Long-Term Effects of AlcoholLong-Term Effects of Alcohol1. Irritated mouth, throat, and stomach

linings2. Damaged Brain Cells3. Low Self-Esteem4. Cirrhosis of the Liver5. High Blood Pressure

Alcohol and How it WorksAlcohol and How it Works• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

GlpQKqf4LqI

What are the short and long What are the short and long term effects of alcohol?term effects of alcohol?

• List 3 of each.