Alcohol What is it Ethanol aka ethyl is

Alcohol • What is it? – Ethanol (aka ethyl) is the type of alcohol found in beverages and safe for humans to drink (fermented grains and fruits). Ethanol is classified as a depressant, it slows down the CNS. • What does it look like? – 1 standard drink = 4 oz glass of wine = 12 oz beer = 1 oz shot of hard alcohol = 16 oz wine cooler/”alcopop” (they all contain about the same amount of alcohol). Your body can break down 1 standard drink per hour)

Standard Drink

Got Booze? • Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) – The amount of alcohol in an individuals blood • . 08 for individuals over 21 • . 01 for individuals under 21 (that means you cannot have ANY alcohol in your system) • Intoxication – The physical and mental impairment resulting from the use of alcohol

Alcohol Poisoning • Can you overdose? – Alcohol Poisoning is a dangerous toxic condition that occurs when a person drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time (binge drinking). – This is a medical emergency that can result in DEATH! – If a person takes less than 12 breaths in 1 minute call 911

ONLY TIME WILL SOBER A PERSON UP!! • Myths to sober a person up: – Increase their circulation (jumping jacks, brink walk…) – Give them something to eat/drink (bread, water, coffee…) – Throw cold water on them (put them in a cold shower/bath) • What to do: – Keep an eye on them – Do not let them drive – If they need to lie down, place them on their side with their airway unobstructed – Monitor their breathing – Remember…your body can only break down alcohol at the rate of 1 standard drink per hour!