Alcohol, Lesson 3, Basina

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): The amount alcohol in a persons blood

Effects

Reflexes

the ability to see distance or speed is reduced

takes harmful risks

You concentration is reduced

Drinking and Driving is illegal

Effects

Injuries or even death

Trouble within the law

drivers license taken away

Alcohol and Pregnancy

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS): Alcohol while pregnant leads to birth defects that effects the child's physical and mental problems.

deformities of the infants body

Heart, liver or Kidney problems

Have disabilities

Have anxiety or isn't social

Craving: Need for alcohol

Loss of control: Can't stop drinking

Physical dependence: enable to control your body

Tolerance: Need for more alcohol in order to feel good

Alcoholics: People who are addicted to alcohol

Stages

Stage 1 Abuse: Physical and psychological dependence develops

Step 2 Dependence: can't stop drinking and suffers in life and won't ask for help

Step 3 Addiction: The person may be damaged and if they stop drinking it may effect the person harsh of withdrawl symptons

Effects in society

4th leading in accidental death

Violent crimes happen mostly, because of alcoholics

Ignore their emotional and physically needs and focus more of needing alcohol

Treatment: there are several ways to have an alcohol-free life

People become sober after they stop drinking for good

There are programs around the U.S to help stop drinking

Change in Behavior

Change in sleep

Fatigue

Depression

Cancer

Damage to your body

Blackouts