Alcohol UnitAlcohol Unit

AlcoholAlcohol

1 drink/1 serving:

• 12 oz Beer = 5 oz Wine = 1.5 oz Liquor

• BrainPop-Alcoholhttp://www.brainpop.com/health/

nutrition/alcohol/

1 drink/1 serving:

• 12 oz Beer = 5 oz Wine = 1.5 oz Liquor

• BrainPop-Alcoholhttp://www.brainpop.com/health/

nutrition/alcohol/

Short-term Effects: BrainShort-term Effects: Brain

• *Brain handout• Alcohol reaches the brain almost as soon

as it is consumed (NOT digested first)

• Slows the nervous system down (depressant drug)

• Disorganizes thought process

• Memory & concentration dulled

• *Brain handout• Alcohol reaches the brain almost as soon

as it is consumed (NOT digested first)

• Slows the nervous system down (depressant drug)

• Disorganizes thought process

• Memory & concentration dulled

Video ClipVideo Clip

• Alcohol & The Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXjANz9r5F0

• Alcohol & The Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXjANz9r5F0

• *Skip to BAC and Laws• Brain Article

• *Skip to BAC and Laws• Brain Article

Short-term Effects: Kidneys

Short-term Effects: Kidneys

• Produce more urine to try to flush out alcohol

• Feel dehydrated after heavy drinking

• Produce more urine to try to flush out alcohol

• Feel dehydrated after heavy drinking

Short-term Effects- Stomach

Short-term Effects- Stomach

• Alcohol is NOT digested - simply absorbed into bloodstream

• Food will NOT keep a person from intoxication

• Food will only slow the absorption rate, but alcohol still gets into bloodstream

• Alcohol increases gastric juice production (contains acid) - could lead to ulcers

• Alcohol is NOT digested - simply absorbed into bloodstream

• Food will NOT keep a person from intoxication

• Food will only slow the absorption rate, but alcohol still gets into bloodstream

• Alcohol increases gastric juice production (contains acid) - could lead to ulcers

Short-term Effects- LiverShort-term Effects- Liver

• Oxidation: Changes alcohol to water, carbon dioxide, and energy

• Can ONLY oxidize about 1 drink (serving) per hour

• No way to speed up this process• Until liver has had time to oxidize

all of the alcohol ingested, it keeps circulating through the bloodstream

• Oxidation: Changes alcohol to water, carbon dioxide, and energy

• Can ONLY oxidize about 1 drink (serving) per hour

• No way to speed up this process• Until liver has had time to oxidize

all of the alcohol ingested, it keeps circulating through the bloodstream

Guidelines for More Responsible Drinking

Guidelines for More Responsible Drinking

• Do not consume more than one drink (serving) of alcohol per hour

• Don’t drink on an empty stomach• Drink a glass of water in between each

alcoholic beverage• Helps with oxidation• Helps kidneys produce more urine• Helps prevent dehydration• Puts more time between drinks

• Do not consume more than one drink (serving) of alcohol per hour

• Don’t drink on an empty stomach• Drink a glass of water in between each

alcoholic beverage• Helps with oxidation• Helps kidneys produce more urine• Helps prevent dehydration• Puts more time between drinks

Video ClipsVideo Clips• I Went to a Party Mom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrMrfHfL-GA

• Simple Plan – “How Could this Happen to Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ7oqmikZDQ

• I Went to a Party Mom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrMrfHfL-GA

• Simple Plan – “How Could this Happen to Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ7oqmikZDQ

Bacchus Maneuver Bacchus Maneuver • How to help someone who is intoxicated

and has passed out (B.A.R.F.):• 1.) Raise one arm above the person’s head• 2.) Guard their head and roll them gently

on their SIDE!• 3.) Put other hand under their head/cheek

to maintain head tilt and keep airway open.• 4.) Check on them often (heart rate,

breathing, etc.). Call 911 if irregular.• Follow these steps to prevent

drowning/choking on their vomit!

• How to help someone who is intoxicated and has passed out (B.A.R.F.):• 1.) Raise one arm above the person’s head• 2.) Guard their head and roll them gently

on their SIDE!• 3.) Put other hand under their head/cheek

to maintain head tilt and keep airway open.• 4.) Check on them often (heart rate,

breathing, etc.). Call 911 if irregular.• Follow these steps to prevent

drowning/choking on their vomit!

Long Term Effects on the Liver

Long Term Effects on the Liver

• Fatty liver: alcohol interferes with the body’s ability to break down fats• Excess fat blocks flow of blood in liver

resulting in reduced oxygen and cell death

• Can be reversed when drinking stops

• Fatty liver: alcohol interferes with the body’s ability to break down fats• Excess fat blocks flow of blood in liver

resulting in reduced oxygen and cell death

• Can be reversed when drinking stops

Long Term Effects on the Liver

Long Term Effects on the Liver

• Cirrhosis: scarring of the liver• No blood flow in the scarred area b/c

there are no blood vessels - liver can not function

• Symptoms: High blood pressure, abdominal swelling, jaundice

• Can NOT be reversed

• Cirrhosis: scarring of the liver• No blood flow in the scarred area b/c

there are no blood vessels - liver can not function

• Symptoms: High blood pressure, abdominal swelling, jaundice

• Can NOT be reversed

Stages of Liver DamageStages of Liver Damage

Healthy Liver vs. Cirrhosis Healthy Liver vs. Cirrhosis

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

• The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream

• Many factors affect the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood:• Gender --Food in Stomach• Metabolism --Weight• Amount of Alcohol --Time b/w

drinks

• The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream

• Many factors affect the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood:• Gender --Food in Stomach• Metabolism --Weight• Amount of Alcohol --Time b/w

drinks

LAWLAW

• Under 21 - Zero Tolerance (BAC over .02 = punishment)

• 21 and over - .08 BAC is highest level allowed

• Under 21 - Zero Tolerance (BAC over .02 = punishment)

• 21 and over - .08 BAC is highest level allowed

AlcoholismAlcoholism

• An addiction to alcohol that involves both physical and psychological dependence on alcohol

• An addiction to alcohol that involves both physical and psychological dependence on alcohol

3 Stages of Alcoholism3 Stages of Alcoholism

• 1. Early Stage

• To relax, relieve stress• Leads to necessity to manage stress• Begins to become intoxicated

regularly• Makes excuses and tries to rationalize

drinking behavior

• 1. Early Stage

• To relax, relieve stress• Leads to necessity to manage stress• Begins to become intoxicated

regularly• Makes excuses and tries to rationalize

drinking behavior

3 Stages of Alcoholism3 Stages of Alcoholism

• 2. Middle Stage• Drinker denies or tries to hide the problem• Body develops tolerance (more & more of a

substance is needed to feel the same effect)

• Frequently absent from school/work• Drinking is central event in person’s life• Drinks when alone• Drinks first thing in the morning• Drinks daily

• 2. Middle Stage• Drinker denies or tries to hide the problem• Body develops tolerance (more & more of a

substance is needed to feel the same effect)

• Frequently absent from school/work• Drinking is central event in person’s life• Drinks when alone• Drinks first thing in the morning• Drinks daily

3 Stages of Alcoholism3 Stages of Alcoholism

• 3. Late Stage• Person becomes aggressive &

isolated from friends and family• Malnutrition occurs because the

drinker consumes alcohol & doesn’t worry about food

• Body is addicted• If they try to quit = withdrawal

symptoms

• 3. Late Stage• Person becomes aggressive &

isolated from friends and family• Malnutrition occurs because the

drinker consumes alcohol & doesn’t worry about food

• Body is addicted• If they try to quit = withdrawal

symptoms

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

• Referred to as Delirium Tremens• Hot/cold flashes• Tremors• Nightmares• Hallucinations• Fear of people & animals

• Referred to as Delirium Tremens• Hot/cold flashes• Tremors• Nightmares• Hallucinations• Fear of people & animals

AlcoholismAlcoholism

• NO CURE – only recovery!• Once alcoholics take that drink after

being sober, they can’t predict with any reliability whether they are going to have a normal or abnormal drinking episode! They no longer control alcohol as most people are able to; it CONTROLS THEM.

• NO CURE – only recovery!• Once alcoholics take that drink after

being sober, they can’t predict with any reliability whether they are going to have a normal or abnormal drinking episode! They no longer control alcohol as most people are able to; it CONTROLS THEM.

Video ClipVideo Clip

• Above the Influence “Sick”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIU2UXUlFyM

• Above the Influence “Sick”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIU2UXUlFyM