Alcohol Awareness: Risks, Effects, and Prevention
Learn about alcohol, its short-term and life-threatening effects, reasons why some teens use alcohol, and the dangers of alcohol poisoning. Understand the importance of not drinking underage and the impact of alcohol on the body and behavior. Find out about blood alcohol content, the signs of alcohol poisoning, and the risks of liver damage and cirrhosis from heavy alcohol consumption.
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What is Alcohol It is a liquid drug It is a depressant. Slows the brain activity, your reflexes, and other physical skills Alcoholic: physically dependent on alcohol.
Why Do Some Teens Use Alcohol? Look cool Curiosity Relaxation Emotional Relief Alcohol and the Media
Reasons Not To Drink Under Age minor Teens Body is still growing and developing Less sleep More stress Trouble with the law (DWI)
Effect of Alcohol Alcohol is absorb by the bloodstream very quickly. Parts of the body alcohol effects: Brain Central Nervous System Liver Kidneys Stomach
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) BAC: is the amount of alcohol in the blood Aspects that affect a persons bac levels: How much alcohol a person drinks. How fast they drink Age, weight & height. Gender. Did they eat food or no. Mental/Emotional state Tolerance
Short Term Effects of Alcohol Use Sleepiness Bad Judgement Poor Balance Poor Muscle Control Blurred Vision Slurred Speech Nausea and Vomiting
Alcohol Poisoning Alcohol poisoning: is when a person drinks to much alcohol in a short period of time. Signs to look for: may become extremely disoriented unresponsive or unconscious Has shallow breathing Because alcohol poisoning can be deadly, emergency treatment is necessary.
Life Threatening Effects Alcohol is carried out by the liver. The liver helps change alcohol into Water Carbon Dioxide Energy. Liver damage Cirrhosis: is a deadly liver disease usually caused by heavy alcohol drinking.
Definitions/Terms DUI: Driving Under the Influence DWAI: Driving While Ability Impaired DWI: Driving While Intoxicated
