Alcohol and You Types of Alcohol Beer Wine

Alcohol and You

Types of Alcohol Beer Wine Liquor

Alcohol Content Different types of alcohol have different alcohol content Beer has the least, then wine, followed by liquor with the most How might this effect your drinking?

BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) BAC is the amount of alcohol that is present in your bloodstream What might effect your BAC? Amount of drinks What you are drinking Consumption of food or water Weight Sex

Short Term Effects Impaired Judgement Slurred Speech Distorted vision and hearing Unconsciousness Blackouts Vomiting

Long Term Effects Addiction Liver Damage Increased blood pressure Slows growth of new brain cells

Judgement Thousands of people die each year of alcohol related motor vehicle accidents Alcohol severy effects your judgement and ability to make good decisions Consumption of alcohol can lead to these bad decisions and can even get you in trouble with the law

Summary Alcohol can be a very dangerous drug Your judgment while under the influence is extremely impaired Poor decisions that you make while under the influence could make a large impact on the rest of your life And don’t forget Drink Responsibly!