HPE A Alcohol

Alcohol

Objectives

 Describe the types of alcohol and the negative effects of

alcohol on the body

 Explain the types of alcohol usage, signs and symptoms, and

the prevention/treatment methods for alcoholism

 Identify the consequences of underage drinking

Alcohol

What is it?

A drug

Depressant – slows down

vital functions

Made through the

fermentation of fruits and
grains

Chemical: ethanol –

psychoactive substance

What is a
standard
drink?

Blood alcohol content - BAC

Amount of alcohol in bloodstream

How many drinks a person has impacts
their BAC

Factors:

 Body weight

 Gender

 Time spent drinking

 Food in stomach

 Mood

 Use of other substances

 Individual body chemistry

 Tolerance

Effects of alcohol on the brain

 Loss of inhibitions and memory

 Poor decision-making skills

 Loss of coordination and physical control

 Death

cirrhosis

What are the negative consequences of
underage drinking?

 Causes many deaths

 Causes injuries

 Disruption of normal growth and brain development

 Increases the risk of physical and sexual assault

 Problems with the law or school

 Drug use

 AUDs – Alcohol Use Disorders

 Cancers and other diseases

Additional
Consequences of
Underage Drinking

 Examples of crimes:

o Public drunkenness

o DUI

o Misrepresentation of age to secure alcoholic

beverages

 Fines – range from $0 - $10,000

 Jail time (first offense) - 0 days up to 6 months

o Additional offenses add time

 License suspension – up to 18 months

 IT'S NOT WORTH IT!!!

What is alcohol
poisoning??

 Alcohol poisoning occurs when there is so
much alcohol in a person’s bloodstream that
areas of the brain controlling basic life-
support systems such as breathing, heart rate,
and temperature control— begin to shut
down.

 If you suspect someone has alcohol
poisoning, call 911 immediately!!

Alcohol Abuse and dependence

 Alcohol Abuse: recurring, harmful use of alcohol

 Alcoholism: form of alcohol abuse and involves the inability to manage

drinking habits

 Alcohol Dependence: a person is physically or psychologically dependent

on alcohol to function (addicted)

 Symptoms

 Craving – a strong need to drink

 Increased tolerance and dependence

 More frequent intoxication

 Neglect of other duties or events to drink

 Promises to quit drinking and continues to break those promises

Getting help

 Many people struggle with controlling their drinking at some time in their

lives. Approximately 17 million adults ages 18 and older have an alcohol
use disorder (AUD) and 1 in 10 children live in a home with a parent who
has a drinking problem.

 If you know someone who has a problem with alcohol

 Talk to a trusted adult or other family members about your concerns

 Talk with your loved one about your concerns

 Offer to take them to meeting or get help

 Don’t blame yourself

Remaining Timeline :(

• Friday: Live lesson w/ extra credit opportunity

• Monday: Unit 4 review & quiz - last day of class & marking period!

  The marking period ends on January 26th.

  A 60% is needed to pass & earn credit towards graduation!