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Alcohol, Lesson 1, Allen and Lichter (Short-Term Effects of Alcohol…
Alcohol, Lesson 1, Allen and Lichter
Short-Term Effects of Alcohol
Depressant
Drug that slows the central nervous system
Slows reaction time
Impairs vision
Diminishes judgment
Intoxication
State in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance, and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced
Stays in person's system until liver can metabolize it or break it down
Factors that Influence Alcohol's Effects
Body Size
Gender
Medicine
Food
Amount
Rate of Intake
Alcohol and Drug Interactions
Alcohol can change effect of medicines
Pay attention to warning labels
Can lead to illness or death
Alcohol can decrease effectiveness of medication
Can increase length of time drug or alcohol is in body
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol
Damage to brain cells and reduction in brain size
Increase blood pressure
Buildup of fat calls in liver
Damage to digestive lining causing ulcers and cancer
Destruction to pancreas
Death
Heart attacks or stroke
Effects of Alcohol
Binge Drinking and Alcohol Poisoning
Binge drinking
Alcohol Poisoning
Severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose
Drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
Alcohol
Type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
Powerful and Addictive drug
Can be produced synthetically, or naturally by fermenting fruits, vegetables, and grains
Ethanol
Use during teen years can affect brain development
Fermentation
Chemical action of yeast on sugars
Water flavoring and minerals mixed to produce beer, wine, and flavored malt-liquor drinks
Alcohol can also be processed to create spirits, whiskey, vodka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwZPb1uQqmY
Effects of Alcohol Poisoning
Passing out after too much to drink
Hypothermia - low body temp.
Irregular heartbeat
Slow respiration
Vomiting and Seizures
Coma
Mental confusion and stupor
Alcohol Poisoning
Alcohol Poisoning