Responsible drinking We will Learn about units of alcohol and how alcohol is processed by the body Learn about the health and safety risks in binge drinking LEARNING OBJECTIVES I will be able to ID: 1040348
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1. LESSON 2 UNITS AND GUIDELINES Responsible drinking
2. We will Learn about units of alcohol and how alcohol is processed by the bodyLearn about the health and safety risks in binge drinking.LEARNING OBJECTIVES
3. I will be able to Explain what a unit of alcohol is and identify the units in different drinksDescribe how adults can reduce the risks associated with alcoholExplain how alcohol can build up in the body and how it is broken downAssess the risks of binge drinkingINTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
4. RespectListenNo personal infoNot laughed atWhere to get help?Ask it basketIt’s OK not to knowConfidentialityOK to passGROUND RULES How will we behave in today’s session?
5. Who feels they know what a unit is? Hand up if you feel you understand the physical effects around drinking too much alcohol? Are there different drinking guidelines for men and women? ICEBREAKER: Quick fire questions Stand up sit down activity - or show of handsWho knows which organ breaks down alcohol in your body as you drink? Who knows when adults shouldn’t drink alcohol?
6. ?How many units do you think are in a bottle of wine? And in a glass? How many units do you think are in a 75cl bottle of vodka?And in a shot glass? How many units are in a bottle of beer? And in a can of beer?ACTIVITY 1: HOW MANY UNITSLet’s put it to the test!
7. ?Bottles of wine contain different levels of alcohol – so a bottle of Prosecco may be 10% alcohol whereas an Australian red wine could be 14%. So there could be 9 or up to 11 units in a bottle of the same size (75cl)Glasses come in different sizes and shapes, a flute will hold about 1.5 units and a big wine glass a third of a bottle – and 3 unitsA bigger 330 ml can of beer at 3% alcohol will have under 2 units whereas a 5% smaller bottle will be 2 unitsA 70 cl bottle of vodka contains nearly 30 units or 3 bottles of wine! That’s because it is 40% alcohol by volume. That’s why spirits should be diluted with mixers Each single shot is one unit – the same as ½ pint of 3.5% beer Most drinks say how many units are in the whole container and in the average serving. It will also by law say the alcohol by volume on it in %, the higher the % the stronger the concentration of alcohol in the drink. ?ACTIVITY 1: HOW MANY UNITSWhy isn’t there a completely right answer?
8. Working in pairs, complete the How Many Units worksheet. You can use the www.talkaboutalcohol.com website to check up if you’re unsureHow many units is the maximum recommended for adults in a week?Why are there no safe guidelines for those under 18?When should adults avoid alcohol?See how you did with the answer sheet.NHS One You Drinks Tracker AppACTIVITY 1: HOW MANY UNITSHow much alcohol is in a drink?
9. ACTIVITY 1: HOW MANY UNITSWhat is a unit and how much is too much?
10. Units are a simple way of expressing the quantity of pure alcohol in a drink. One unit equals 10ml or 8g of pure alcohol, which is around the amount of alcohol the average adult liver can process in an hour. This is ½ a pint of beer, ½ a glass of wine or one shot of vodka.This means that within an hour there should be, little or no alcohol left in the blood of an adult, although this will vary from person to person.The number of units in a drink is based on the size of the drink, as well as its alcohol strength. To help us work out how much is too much.To balance the benefits and risks of drinking as adults.To understand when not to drink.ACTIVITY 1: HOW MANY UNITSWhy do we have units and guidelines? 1 unit = (8g of pure alcohol)A small alcopop, a half pint of beer, half a glass of wine or one shot of spirits
11. ACTIVITY 1: HOW MANY UNITSWhat is a drink?Water or a soft drink Small alcopop or ½ A pint of beerA pint of beer or a medium glass of wine (175ml)A large glass of wine (250ml) or a can of strong lagerDrinking plenty of water or soft drinks keeps people hydrated and in control. It saves money too! = 0 units= 1 units= 2 units= 3 unitsEating before or while drinking is better
12. Guidelines for low risk drinking are set at a level where there’s little harm for adults of good health. Having one or two alcohol free days is a good habit too.Adults shouldn’t save up units to drink on one or two nights, this is ‘binge drinking’.Men and women should not regularly drink more than 14 units a week?ACTIVITY 1: HOW MANY UNITSWeekly guidelines/units
13. Men and women should not regularly exceed 14 units a week, spread over a few days ACTIVITY 1: HOW MANY UNITSWeekly guidelines/units What does 14 units look like?
14. Alcohol is absorbed into your body through the stomach and small intestines. Food slows this down.Alcohol then flows into the bloodstream throughout the body.This happens quickly - within a few minutes on an empty stomach, more slowly after foodACTIVITY 1: HOW MANY UNITSHow is alcohol broken down by our bodies? ?
15. The role of the liver 90-95% of alcohol is broken down by the liver into CO2 and water. Different people will process alcohol at different speeds due to size and metabolism.ACTIVITY 1: HOW MANY UNITSHow is alcohol broken down by our bodiesYour body breaks down alcohol at a rate of roughly one standard drink per hour, so drinking more than one unit of alcohol an hour will build up your Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and it may be many hours before it is safe to drive.In women BAC rises more quickly due to less body water and less of the enzyme ADH in the liver which breaks down alcohol.
16. ACTIVITY 1: HOW MANY UNITS.. and when not to drinkThere are times when drinking too much - or at all - can cause problems. For example:Don’tDrink and driveOperate machinery, use electrical equipment or work at heights after drinkingDrink heavily before playing sportDrink while on certain medications – ask the doctor if unsureBinge drink - it can lead to health and other problems Drink regularly over the low risk guidelinesThe same amount of alcohol has a much greater effect on the body and organs of a young person than on an adult, because your body (especially brains and liver) are still growing and developing. That’s why there’s no safe level of drinking for under 18s.
17. In groups plan an 18th Birthday party. Put the time next to each activity. E.g. 7 - 8pm, 4 friends get ready at Emma’s house and share a bottle of prosecco.Think about:Where they meet and get readyHow much and what they drinkWhen and what would they eat How many people are involved Where they go at what timeHow they plan to get home.ACTIVITY 2: ALCOHOL CLOCK GAMEPlanning an 18th Birthday Party
18. Layout the numbers of a clock face on the floor.Choose someone from your group to go through the party scenario.For every unit drunk one person gets up and joins the clock at the time the drink is drunkEach hour one person steps away as an adult’s liver can break down (metabolise) one unit of alcohol an hour.Discuss how the amount and pace of alcohol drunk can affect behaviour and enjoyment for everyone at the party.ACTIVITY 2: ALCOHOL CLOCK GAMEPlanning an 18th Birthday Party
19. Eat before drinking or plan to eat as part of the evening – Food such as toast, cereal or pasta slows alcohol going into the blood stream. Avoid mixing drinks - it is better to stick to one or two typesWatch out how much they drink, especially if meeting at friends’ houses before going out – each shot of spirits is a unit – a bottle of Prosecco is 9 units.Pace themselves if they plan to drink – Alternating with soft drinks keeps the body hydrated and saves money. Bars and clubs have to offer free tap water too! Never leave their drink - A third of students say they’ve had their drink spiked at parties or in clubs. They should think about the risk of leaving any drink unattended due to possible drink spiking.ACTIVITY 2: STAYING SAFEIf someone is planning to drink they should…
20. We have Found out what a unit of alcohol is and discovered how different strength and size drinks may contain different amounts of alcohol.Learnt that units accumulate in the body and how the liver breaks down the units over time.Explored how drinking a lot of alcohol can affect the body and influence risk taking and safety.WHAT HAVE WE COVERED TODAY?
21. SIGNPOSTING where can I get help?LOCAL HELP Please add in your local agenciesPlease add in your local agenciesNATIONAL HELP Childline: (childline.org.uk) 0800 11 11 (Freephone)Drinkline: 0300 123 1110Adfam: (adfam.org.uk) 0207 553 7640Alateen: 0207 403 0888We Are With You: (wearewithyou.org.uk)
22. CAN YOU……Give examples of different drinks and the approximate number of units in them?Name 2 different drinks and their approximate alcoholic strength? Give two examples of when adults shouldn’t drink?Say how long it takes for the liver to break down one unit of alcohol?WHAT CAN YOU REMEMBER?
23. Go to the Interactive Learning Zone www.talkaboutalcohol.com Have a go at the interactive virtual night club and see the effects of different drinks, activities and how the units add up! talkaboutalcohol.com/alcohol-clock/HOMEWORK
24. Have a go at the interactive learning zone www.talkaboutalcohol.com/alcohol-clock-game/