Alcohol education Why do peopleteens drink alcohol Escape

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Alcohol education

Alcohol education

Why do people/teens drink alcohol? • • • • Escape _____or problems Feel better

Why do people/teens drink alcohol? • • • • Escape _____or problems Feel better or to get over being sad, lonely or _____ Deal with ______, or to relax To feel more confident in social settings For excitement Because their friends are Boredom To fit in _________relief Want to try it See _____doing it Celebrations _________ Advertisements

What is Alcohol? • Alcohol is a________ • Type of highly addictive alcohol in

What is Alcohol? • Alcohol is a________ • Type of highly addictive alcohol in all alcoholic beverages • _______ • SLOWS DOWN THE ________________ • Causes _____speech, ______body movements, and inability to think ____or _____clearly

Types of alcohol • Fermented alcohol • Wine • 5 oz. • Beer •

Types of alcohol • Fermented alcohol • Wine • 5 oz. • Beer • 12 oz. • Distilled Alcohol • “Hard Liquors” such as scotch, Whiskey, Brandy. Tequila, Vodka, Rum, Gin • 1. 5 oz

Effects of alcohol on the brain • Impacts parts of brain in different ways

Effects of alcohol on the brain • Impacts parts of brain in different ways • ________ • Controls ______processing and consciousness • Alcohol makes it difficult for a person to think clearly • _________: psychological restraint that keeps people from taking dangerous risks • ________ • Controls ______and _______ • Alcohol makes it difficult to have normal body movements • ______ • Controls ______functions such as ________ • Alcohol disrupts this causing _______and ___________(can lead to death)

Alcohol breakdown and b. a. c. • Liver breaks down ____oz. of alcohol per

Alcohol breakdown and b. a. c. • Liver breaks down ____oz. of alcohol per _____ • If a person drinks 2 oz. of alcohol, how long will it take for the liver to break down the alcohol? • __________________ • Percentage of alcohol in a persons blood. (. ____or of alcohol in the blood of an adult is considered legally impaired)(but in Arizona any amount of alcohol can still cost you a DUI) • ________, gender, _______, and food consumed can influence levels of bac

When people drink • _______ • Mental and ________impairment resulting from the use of

When people drink • _______ • Mental and ________impairment resulting from the use of alcohol • Signs and symptoms of intoxication • • • ________ Blurred vision Inability to ______ Slow _____________

The effects of alcohol on health • _________________ • Operating a vehicle or bike

The effects of alcohol on health • _________________ • Operating a vehicle or bike with a bac above the legal limit • Punishments: ____________________ • ________ • Often people are more prone to violence when under the influence of alcohol • Other accidents • More prone to ____, burns, _____, suicides, unintentional firearm injuries, electrical shocks and _______

Binge drinking and alcohol poisoning • _________ • The consumption of large amounts of

Binge drinking and alcohol poisoning • _________ • The consumption of large amounts of alcohol in a _______period of time • More common in _______than in ______ • The majority of underage consumption is due to ________ • Women: ___or more drinks in a single occasion • Men: ____or more drinks in a single occasion • _________ • High bac suppresses (stops) the ____________ • • • Mental _____or unconsciousness _____ Seizures Slow or irregular _______ Hypothermia (low body temperature leads to bluish skin color) _______

Long term health consequences • Chronic diseases • ________(liver damage) • Build up of

Long term health consequences • Chronic diseases • ________(liver damage) • Build up of scar tissue in the liver due to lack of blood flow to the liver • _____________(irregular heart beat, heart attacks) • Gastrointestinal problems (damage to stomach) • _____ • Alcohol and pregnancy • _____________(fas) which leads to birth defects in babies • Decreased _________and poor coordination • Delayed development, speech, social skills, thinking, ect • Heart defects and __________defects

Consequences of underage drinking • Physical problems • ______, illness and injury • School

Consequences of underage drinking • Physical problems • ______, illness and injury • School problems • Absences, difficulty _______in class, _____in grades and performance • Family and social problems • Difficult relationships with family and friends, ________from activities one enjoys • Legal problems • Alcohol use underage is illegal • ______________, incarceration, ______________ • Long term effects of underage drinking • Changes in _______development, unsafe behaviors throughout life, long term problems with and higher chance of alcohol abuse later

Alcohol abuse and use • ______ • Complete dependence on alcohol • Factors for

Alcohol abuse and use • ______ • Complete dependence on alcohol • Factors for alcohol abuse • ______ • Attitudes, beliefs and rules (toasts, stressful days, socializing) • _______ • People tend to drink if their friends drink (peer pressure) • _________ • Alcohol portrayal in media such as tv shows, movies, advertisements, or adults that teens look up to

Preventing alcohol abuse and use • Just say “_____” • You don’t have to

Preventing alcohol abuse and use • Just say “_____” • You don’t have to ____to have _______ • Don’t let it affect your health or performance • __________where there may be alcohol • Surround yourself with friends who don’t drink • Notice the negative affects around you and make an informed decision to not make a mistake that can have long term negative effects on your life.