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$524 Billion
The annual cost of substance abuse on the U.S. economyProductivity losses caused by premature
deathsTreatment of substance abusersCrimeDestruction of Property
How Much is $524 Billion
$524 Billion =1,907,834 Ferrari 512 TR’s (45 for everyone in
Harrisonburg)138 billion gallons of gas (fill up your Ferrari
over 5 billion times)
Alcohol Is:
A Drug.considered to be a drug--anything that alters the mind.
IllegalAnyone who possess or consumes an alcoholic beverage before
the age of 21 is breaking the law.
A Depressant. alcohol depresses your central nervous system, which effects
every part of your body.
A Toxin. A toxin is a substance that is poisonous. If large amounts are
swallowed, it is rejected by the stomach, causing vomiting.
Alcohol Is:
Alcohol- a drug found in certain beverages that depresses the brain and nervous system.
Fermentation- the process in which alcohol is made. Yeast, sugar, and water are combined to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide.
False
The only thing that can sober someone up is TIME!!!
Does anyone know how long it takes for one drink to get out of the body?
Alcohol: Liquor, Beer, Wine, OH MY!
Liquor- an alcoholic beverage that is made by distillation (higher alcohol content.)Whiskey, bourbon, rye,
run, gin, vodka, tequila, and brandy
AKA Distilled SpiritsMostly around 40
percent alcohol
Alcohol: Liquor, Beer, Wine, OH MY!
Beer- an alcoholic beverage that is made by fermenting barley, corn, or rye. Mostly around 4 percent
alcohol Malt Liquor- beer that has a
higher alcohol content than regular beer
Light beer- beer that has fewer calories than regular beer but about the same alcohol content
Alcohol: Liquor, Beer, Wine, OH MY!
Wine- an alcohol made from fermenting grapes or other fruits. Mostly around 12-14 percent alcohol Wine Cooler- carbonated, fruit flavored alcoholic beverage
(1.5-6 percent alcohol)
Alcohol Proof
Proof- a measure of the amount of alcohol in the beverageProof of a beverage is double the number of the
alcohol percent Example- if a drink has 20 percent alcohol in it,
the proof would be 40
False
Alcohol can actually cause stress … Can you think of how?
What are some healthy ways to reduce stress?
Stress Management
• Exercise• Do not procrastinate• Organization• Enough sleep • Talking with someone
Alcohol Absorption
Absorbed directly into blood stream
Process of absorption 20% in stomach75% in small intestines 5% in mouth and throat
BAC: Blood Alcohol Concentration
Blood Alcohol Concentration- the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood. It is given as a percentage. The higher the BAC, the greater the effects of
alcohol on the bodyOther factors can effect Blood Alcohol
Concentration
Other Factors Influencing BAC
How much you drinkHow fast you drinkBody weightFood in stomachType of alcoholType of mixerTemperature of drinkWhether you are
male of female
Mix-o-logy
Mixing medications with alcohol can be deadly.
Women are at a higher risk for alcohol-medication reactions.
Mixing can cause serious accidental injuries.
Short Term Effects
Hangover -- headache, intense thirst, nausea, vomiting, extreme sensitivity to light and noise, blurry vision, shakiness, and exhaustion
Loss of consciousness Falling or running into things, causing injury or death Inability to make good decisions Unplanned and/or unsafe sexual activity Increased risk of sexual assault Getting into trouble with authorities Damaging property Behaving aggressively and getting into fights Alcohol poisoning -- nausea and/or vomiting; can progress to unconsciousness,
coma, or death Respiratory arrest Choking to death on vomit Sudden death from stroke Increased risk of drowning Loss of reasoning ability, movement control, and reaction speed -- all of which make
you deadly behind the wheel of a car
http://www.intheknowzone.com/binge/sterm.htm
Long Term Effects
Birth Defects Liver Damage Heart Disease Bone Damage Cancer Brain Damage
http://www.intheknowzone.com/binge/lterm.htm
Weakened vision. Malnutrition (because heavy drinkers
often drink rather than eat.) Water retention (resulting in weight
gain and bloating.) Skin disorders (such as middle-age
acne.) Dilated blood vessels near the skin
causing "brandy nose." Heartburn, nausea, gastritis, and
ulcers. Poor digestion and inflammation of the
small and large intestines. Sexual problems in men and women. Reduced sperm count, less motile
(active and quick) sperm, and abnormal sperm cells.
Menstrual difficulties, irregular or absent cycles, and decreased fertility.
Early menopause.
Social Norms
http://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/NSDUHresultsPDFWHTML2013/Web/NSDUHresults2013.htm#3.2
Driving Drunk
Why do people drink and drive? Alcohol-induced loss of
judgment Lack of planning Rationalization Overconfidence Lack of education Pressure http://
www.healthteacher.com/teachersupports/content/alcohol/teacher2.asp
Illegal for You!
Virginia Alcohol Laws state the following:
* It is illegal for someone under the age of 21 to buy, possess, drink or serve alcoholic beverages
* It is illegal to use an altered, fictitious, facsimile or simulated identification to purchase alcohol
* It is illegal to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 or intoxicated
* It is illegal to sell alcohol without a license
* It is illegal to buy alcohol without a license
* It is illegal to consume alcohol in any unlicensed public place
* It is illegal to appear in public intoxicated
* it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol
www.radford.edu/~ocsc/alcohol%20law.htm
False
Alcohol poisoning is a HUGE deal and needs to be dealt with immediately. Signs of alcohol poisoning includeDecrease in circulationDecreased breathingPale/clammy skinVomiting Loss of consciousness
Different Types of Drinkers
Experimental DrinkerSocial DrinkerProblem Drinker
Binge Drinking
Heavy Drinker (Alcoholic)
Binge Drinking
What is binge drinking?When 5 drinks are
consumed by a male or 4 by a woman are consumed in a setting
Effects of Binge Drinking
Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning/OverdoseVomitingUnconsciousnessCold, Clammy, pale,
bluish skinSlow or irregular
breathing
Alcoholism: What is it?
The state of being physically dependent on the drug alcohol. A strong desire to continue drinking heavily is almost always present.
There are approximately 12-15 million alcoholics in the United States.
Alcoholism: Signs and Symptoms
Keep bottles hidden for quick pick-me-ups
Start drinking without conscious planning
Deny drinking Drinking alone May have “blackouts” From hangovers to “DTs” Problems keeping healthy
relationships Giving up activities to drink Feeling depressed or even
suicidal
Alcoholism: Treatment Choices
Medical Treatment Inpatient & outpatient programs Therapeutic communities Twelve-step programs Employee/student assistance programs Pharmacological approaches
Death of an innocent
I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said. You told me not to drink,Mom, So I drank soda instead. I really felt proud inside, Mom, The way you said I would. I don’t drink and drive, Mom, Even through the others said I should. I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right. Now the party is finally ending, Mom, As everyone is driving out of sight. As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I’d get home in one piece. Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and so sweet. I started to drive away, Mom, But as I pulled out into the road, the other car did not see me, Mom, and hit me like a load. As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policemen say “the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I’m the one who will pay.