Alcohol can dramatically affect the bodys organs including the
brain, heart, liver, pancreas, stomach, kidneys, and lungs. Brain
Liver Pancreas Kidneys Stomach Heart Lungs Central Nervous System
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Effects of Alcohol on the Brain Depression Mood and behavior
changes Memory loss Seizures Agitation Slow information relay by
neurotransmitters Drowsiness Coma Death Long Term Effects:
Reduction in brain cell size and brain mass, which affects motor
coordination, temperature regulation, sleep, mood, learning, and
memory. Back
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Effects of Alcohol on the Heart Stroke Change in heartbeat
rapid or irregular Arrhythmias High blood pressure Alcoholic
cardiomyopathy weakening of the heart muscle which causes shortness
of breath, fatigue, swelling of the legs and feet, and irregular
heartbeat.
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Effects of Alcohol on the Liver Alcoholic hepatitis
Inflammation Cirrhosis The liver is greatly affected by alcohol
use, as it filters toxins, including alcohol, out of the body.
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Effects of Alcohol on the Pancreas Abdominal pain Fever
Diarrhea Sweating Nausea and vomiting Rapid heart rate Pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis may cause
diabetes or even death. This is an example of a pancreas affected
by alcohol.
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Effects of Alcohol on the Stomach Stomach lining irritation
-Slowing down or ceasing of the digestive process -Ulcers -Bleeding
and the Kidneys -Alcohol is a diuretic and causes the body to lose
fluids. -Dehydration -Imbalance of electrolytes (sodium, potassium,
etc.)
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Effects of Alcohol on the Lungs Aspiration Pulmonary Disease
Oxidative Stress Airway Epithelium
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Effects of Alcohol on the Central Nervous System Toxins affect
the memory, reasoning, and judgment. Slow reaction time in any
situation, even if it is dire. Neuropathy Affects sleeping patterns
Strong mood swings, depression, anxiety, panic Inability to do
daily activities Dimentia Suicide
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Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can lead to serious
birth defects including: Prenatal and/or postnatal growth problems
Facial abnormalities Abnormalities of various systems including the
central nervous, cardiac, urogenital, and skeletal systems Visual
and hearing impairments Fetal alcohol syndrome
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State Drinking Laws Tennessee vs. Rhode Island TennesseeRhode
Island Minimum drinking age21 years Minimum selling/serving age 18
years Open container lawVehicle passengers may consume alcohol
Previously opened containers must be stored in the trunk DUI
(Driving under the influence) blood alcohol content (BAC) levels.08
percent BAC levels for harsher penalties.20 percent or more above
the legal limit of.08 percent.15 percent or more above the legal
limit of.08 percent Length of license suspension after first DUI
offense Mandatory one yearUp to 45 days
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On Sunday, April 6 th, 2014, at 4:40 a.m. Olivia Culbreath, a
21-year old, was driving under the influence and was going the
wrong way on Freeway 60. It was estimated she was driving 100 miles
per hour. She struck two vehicles, killing six people, one of whom
was her sister. Culbreath had just had her license reinstated the
previous week. She was previously arrested for DUI when she was
only 17 years old.
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Sources Khalil, A. and OBrien, P., Alcohol and Pregnancy,
Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Medicine, vol. 20/10,
October 2010, pp. 311-313. Driver Suspected of Causing Fatal Crash
Had Previous DUI Conviction, Los Angeles Times, April 7, 2014.
www.alcohollaws.org/rhodeislandalcohollaws.html
www.alcohollaws.org/tennesseealcohollaws.html
www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/collegestudents/anatomy/body-nonflash.aspx
www.publichealth.hsc.wvu.edu/alcohol/effects-on-the-body/long-term-
effects/centralnervoussystem Song: Rehab by, Amy Winehouse