Alcohol Gaining knowledge about addictive substances and the process of addiction can help individuals make better decisions.

AlcoholAlcoholGaining knowledge

about addictive substances

and the process

of addiction

can help individuals

make better decisions.

Activity DirectionsActivity Directions

You will receive 12 pieces of paper,

3 of each color, and will

write on each one as follows:

Blue – names of 3 people you like a lot Green - 3 special things or possessionsOrange – 3 activities you enjoyWhite - 3 personal attributes, abilities,

talents, or characteristics

Downhill SlideDownhill Slide

“What” Questions:

How hard was it to choose:

3 people? 3 possessions? 3 activities? 3 personal attributes?

““So What”?So What”?

From which category was it most difficult to choose which square to tear up? Why?

How did you feel as your pieces of paper were being torn up?

How was it different when someone else chose the papers to tear up?

Applying your KnowledgeApplying your Knowledge

How does this activity show the loss of control an addicted person experiences?

What does this activity show about the consequences of addiction?

Alcohol ConcentrationsAlcohol Concentrations

Beer 4-6%Wine12-20%Liquor 40-50%

80 Proof = 40% alcohol

100 Proof = 50% alcohol

12 oz Beer = 5 oz Wine = 1-1/2 oz Liquor

What Drinking does to the What Drinking does to the bodybody

Circulatory SystemCirculatory System

Alcohol enters the blood, causing the blood vessels to dilate.

Blood flow is increased, especially to the skin.

1. The body loses heat

2. Body temperature drops

HeartHeart

Heart muscle weakens

Irregular heart beat

Blood Vessels dilate =

Blood Pressure drops

Hypothermia: Body Temperature drops

Heart Attack & Stroke - Risk increases

Healthy Heart Alcoholic Heart

Nervous SystemNervous System

Alcohol impairs

Behavior

Judgment

Memory

Intellectual abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Effects on BrainEffects on Brain

Alcohol is a Sedative

Depresses (slows down) nerve cells

in the brain = Slow reaction time.Damage to the Brain can be permanent

cell death, mental disorders, addiction

Dulls vision, hearing, smell and taste

Large doses of alcohol can cause

respiratory failure, coma, and death

Digestive SystemDigestive System Liver:

Cirrhosis (scar tissue; jaundice) Alcoholic Hepatitis

Pancreas Pancreatitis (chronic inflammation)

StomachIrritation and Inflammation of Lining causesNausea, Vomiting, Ulcers, Bleeding sores,

Cancer

Small Intestine cannot process nutrients and vitamins

Colon Diarrhea, Ulcers, Cancer

Alcohol and the LiverAlcohol and the Liver

Oxidation: alcohol changes to

watercarbon dioxideenergy

One-half an ounce of alcohol per hour.

Cirrhosis of the liver: permanent scar tissue with no blood flow.

Other Systems affectedOther Systems affected

Muscular System Muscles weaken and atrophy Pain and Tenderness

Skeletal System Interferes with Calcium absorption

Respiratory System Lowered resistance to infection Breathing may stop = death

Urinary System Increased urine production = dehydration Irritation and inflammation of bladder

The HangoverThe Hangover A Mild form of Withdrawal A Mild form of Withdrawal

Symptoms:Headache, vomiting, nausea

Cure: Time

Causes:Irritation of CNS (nerves)Dehydration of Body CellsIrritation of Stomach lining

Universal Withdrawal Universal Withdrawal SymptomsSymptoms

Lack concentrationDepressionIrritabilityDrug CravingLack of EnergyLoss of Appetite (or increased)

Truth About DrinkingTruth About Drinking

Video: Truth About Drinking

1. Vocabulary for Truth About Drinking

2. Read Article: The Dangers of Alcohol

Ss: Complete Worksheet