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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.