Journal 28 What is synergism Give an example

Journal #28 What is synergism? Give an example. What drug classification is alcohol ? What is Cirrhosis? What does B. A. C. stand for? What SIX things will determine your B. A. C? What are symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?

Alcohol After consumption, alcohol is not digested. It is absorbed right into the blood stream from the digestive system. This happens almost immediately (Usually, 90 seconds)

Alcohol is the most dangerous drug Withdrawal from alcohol is more dangerous than heroin withdrawal

What is a drink? Beer: 12 oz. Wine: 5 oz. Liquor: 1. 5 oz. What beverage has more alcohol in it?

Wine

What is proof? Percentage of alcohol volume. To determine the percentage, divide proof by 2 (80 proof is 40% alcohol) The more alcohol concentrate, the faster it is absorbed.

Effects of alcohol on the body Alcohol immediately enters the blood stream and circulates to all body parts. NO DIGESTION IS NEEDED. Once it reaches the brain it: • Delays reactions • Loss of inhibitions • Impaired coordination and senses (vision, hearing and speech. ) • Slowed reflexes and mental process • Impaired judgment • Illness (blackouts, hangovers, headache)

Effects on the body

Alcohol Metabolism Alcohol Metabolizes at a rate of about. 015 BAC every hour. BAC Level Metabolism Time in Hours . 10 6. 66 . 08 5. 33 . 05 3. 33 . 02 1. 33

Stages of Intoxication Euphoria: BAC. 03 -. 12 Excitement: BAC. 09 -. 25 Confused: . 18 -. 30 Stupor: . 25 -. 40 Death/Coma: . 35 -. 50

Euphoria The person becomes more confident and daring. They have trouble paying attention. They have more color in their face. They lack good judgment, acting on impulse. They find tasks requiring fine motor control difficult.

Excitement The person may become sleepy. Their short term memory is impaired. Their reaction time is greatly reduced. Their gross motor skills are uncoordinated. They have trouble maintaining their balance. Vision becomes blurry. Their senses become dull (hearing, tasting, touch, etc. )

Confusion The person might not know where they are or what they are doing. Walking may be difficult. Emotions run high - aggressive, withdrawn, overly affectionate. Vision is very blurry. They are very sleepy. The sensation of pain is dulled.

Stupor The person can barely move. They do not respond to external stimuli. Walking or standing is impossible. They may vomit repeatedly. They may become unconscious.

Death/Coma The person is unconscious. Pupils are unresponsive to light. Body temperature is lower than normal. Breathing is shallow. Pulse rate is slow. Death may occur.

Long Term Effects Physical Cirrhosis of the liver or cancer Muscles and bones weakened Higher rate of heart disease and heart cancer Stomach ulcers, mouth cancer, stomach and mouth cancer • Can result in permanent damage to the brain. • •

Long Term Effects Mental and Emotional • • Blackouts Hallucinations Failure of judgment Personality disorder • Only 1 in 5 alcoholics achieve remission.

F. A. S. – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome The group of birth defects caused by the effects of alcohol on an unborn child. • OCCURS IN THE WOMB. • When alcohol in the mothers blood passes into the unborn baby’s blood.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Growth, mental and physical problems that occur in children when a mother drinks while pregnant. Symptoms: • • • Small upper lip Narrow small eyes Small heart Heart defects Delayed development Poor growth and development

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

KNOW THE LAW!!! Caught using a fake I. D. - They are illegal to have in possession and can result in drivers license suspension. Attempt to purchase- Suspension of driver’s license. Zero Tolerance- If you are driving with ANY level of alcohol in your system you get 4 points on your driving record, heavier fines, OWI, DUI, MIP etc. Youth Consumption- Illegal to have ANY amount of alcohol in body at any time. Can get 90 days in jail and up to $500 in fines.

Consequences Social problems, such as fighting and lack of participation in youth activities. Legal problems, such as arrest for driving or physically hurting someone while drunk. Physical problems, such as hangovers or illnesses. Unwanted, unplanned, and unprotected sexual activity. Disruption of normal growth and sexual development. Physical and sexual assault. Higher risk for suicide and homicide. Alcohol-related car crashes and other unintentional injuries, such as burns, falls, and drowning. Memory problems. Abuse of other drugs. Changes in brain development that may have life-long effects. Death from alcohol poisoning.

Problems Related to Alcohol Accidents: • Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with approximately 75, 000 deaths per year. 2 Alcohol is a factor in approximately 41% of all deaths from motor vehicle crashes 54% The percentage of teens in high school who drink and drive has decreased by more than half since 1991.

1 in 10 One in 10 teens in high school drinks and drives. Young drivers (ages 16 -20) are 17 times more likely to die in a crash when they have a blood alcohol concentration of. 08% than when they have not been drinking.

Adam Kuenner: His Story Lake Shore High School 1999 -2001

Probe continues in fiery car crash near Jackson JACKSON, Mich. - Two Addison High School juniors and a Jackson man died Friday night in a fiery car crash on U. S. 127, just south of here. Lance Reed of Addison and Adam Kuenner of Somerset, both 17, were pronounced dead at the scene of the 10: 17 p. m. accident in Jackson County. Also killed in the crash was 23 -year-old Curtis Brenton of Jackson. Police said Mr. Brenton's pickup truck was traveling north on U. S. 127 in Summit Township when it crossed the centerline, narrowly missing one vehicle, and then collided head-on with the car driven by young Kuenner. Both vehicles were fully engulfed in flames by the time police arrived moments later. All three were wearing seatbelts. An investigation continues.

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