Ch.12 Alcohol Created by Coach Luttrell - PowerPoint Presentation

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Ch.12 Alcohol

Created by Coach Luttrell

Information taken from Bronson, M.H., Cleary, M.J., Hubbard, B.M., Zike, D., Glencoe Teen Health Course 3, 2009

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Objectives:

The student will be able to explain why some teens drink alcohol.

The student will be able to state reasons not to drink alcohol

The student will be able to identify alternatives to drinking alcohol.

Vocabulary Words (3):

Alcohol, Depressants, Alternatives

Lesson 1: Why is alcohol harmful?

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What is Alcohol?

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lcohol

is a drug that is produced by a chemical reaction in fruits, vegetables and grains.

There are several kinds of alcohol. Some are used for cleaning, to kill germs, as medicine, or for fuel.

We will be talking about ethanol alcohol. It is produced by a chemical reaction called fermentation.

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lcohol affects the brain and central nervous system, causing changes in behavior.

Alcohol is a depressant.

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epressants

are drugs that slow down the body's functions and reactions.

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ven small amounts of alcohol can affect how a person feels and behaves.

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ome people become relaxed and friendly, while others may become depressed, angry and even violent.

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lcohol affects your judgement leading to poor and even dangerous decisions being made.

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any people say and do things they regret after they drink.

Effects of Alcohol

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lcohol

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se and Teens

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ecause a teen's mind and body are still growing and developing drinking alcohol can be dangerous to their health.

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esearch has shown the following in teens who drink:

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nterference with long term and short term growth

Damage to the brain in areas of learning and memory

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ore likely to fall behind in school

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ncrease of social problems, depression, suicidal thoughts and violence.

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t is illegal for anyone under 21 to use, purchase or be in possession of alcohol!!!

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f you are caught you could be arrested, fined or sent to a youth detention center.

Alcohol is the cause of hundreds of traffic accidents each year. 1/3 of all teen traffic deaths are alcohol related.

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lcohol and Energy

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rinkshttp://www.drugfree.org/join-together/alcohol/combining-energy-drinks-with-alcohol-more-dangerous-than-drinking-alcohol-alone

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hy Some

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eens

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rink

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lcohol

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hat Teens Might Say:

drinking will help me forget my problems

i'll look more grown up

movies and songs make drinking seem cool

my friends keep pressuring me to try alcohol

a drink will help me relax

i'm bored...

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hat Teens Should Know:

their problems will still be there when they sober up

you won't look very mature behind bars

media doesn't always show the negative consequences

real friends won't pressure you

alcohol interferes with sleep and performance in school and other activities creating more stress

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Reasons Not To

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rink

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hoosing not to use alcohol is a smart and healthy choice. It shows you understand the risks and value your health over "looking cool" or "fitting in".

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f you drink you are risking your health

Using alcohol is against the law for teens

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ou want to make decisions that help you become a strong person

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eens who stay alcohol free are better able to handle the challenges of everyday life.

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nder-Age

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rinkinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQ8F05C5gk

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lternatives

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o

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rinking

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lcohol

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eens who want to avoid alcohol should try to seek positive alternatives. this gives you something else to focus on and even a support system to count on.

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lternatives

are other ways of thinking or acting

Some examples of positive alternatives include: sports, learning new skills, discovering a new talent, challenging your body, volunteering in your community and being part of a team, group or organization.

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ecoming an advocate gives you a chance to make a difference.

There are many advocacy groups that help teens make good choices like Students Against Destructive Decisions (

s.a.d.d

)

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h.12

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esson 1 Questions1.) Define alcohol and use it in a sentence.

2.) What are three reasons not to drink alcohol?

3.) What are two reasons teens give for using alcohol?

4.) How can positive alternatives help a teen avoid using alcohol?

5.) You are at an amusement park with several friends. When it is time to leave, a friend's brother offers to give you a ride. You believe you smell alcohol on his breath. What should you do and why?

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Lesson 2: Short-Term Effects

of Alcohol use

Objectives:

The student will be able to describe how alcohol travels through the body.

The student will be able to explain the short-term effects alcohol has on a person.

The student will be able to identify factors that account for different reactions to alcohol among different people.

Vocabulary Words (5):

reaction time, intoxication, blood alcohol content (BAC), alcohol poisoning, malnutrition

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Alcohol and The Body

Alcohol is a very fast-acting drug.

It is absorbed into the bloodstream and can reach the brain within 30 seconds of after being swallowed.

Alcohol absorption can be slowed if the person has eaten a big meal.

Once alcohol has reached the brain is slows reaction time.

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eaction time

is the ability of the body to respond quickly and appropriately to situations.

This is one reason drinking and driving is so dangerous.

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Alcohol's Journey Through

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he Body

1.Mouth: alcohol enters the body.

2.Stomach

: some alcohol gets into the bloodstream in the stomach, but most goes on to the small intestine.

3.Small Intestine

: alcohol enters the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine.

4.Heart:

pumps alcohol throughout the body.

5.Brain:

alcohol reaches the brain.

6.Liver:

alcohol is oxidized by the liver at a rate of about 0.5 oz per hour.

7.Alcohol

is converted into water, carbon dioxide and energy.

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Intoxication

The liver's job is to break down alcohol once it enters the bloodstream.

The liver breaks down approximately 95% of all alcohol consumed.

The remaining 5% passes out of the body in the form of sweat, urine and breath.

If a person drinks too much alcohol, the body can't process it fast enough and they become intoxicated.

Intoxication

a person's mental and physical abilities have been impaired by alcohol.

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If

a person continues to drink, their blood alcohol content will continue to rise.

Blood alcohol content (BAC)

a measures the amount of alcohol present in a person's blood.

People who are heavily intoxicated are at risk of alcohol poisoning

Alcohol Poisoning

a dangerous condition that results when a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol over a short time period.

As with any drug overdose, alcohol poisoning can kill you.

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H

ow

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lcohol Affects The I

ndividual

Gender and Body

S

ize

: Females and smaller people are affected more quickly

Other Drugs

: Alcohol mixed with other drugs can make the drug's effects stronger. It can also cause death.

Food

: if the stomach is full it slows alcohol absorption.

General Health

: if a person is sick or tired they can be affected more quickly.

Speed

: The faster a person drinks the more they will be affected.

Amount

: the more a person drinks the more they will be affected.

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ne of the greatest dangers of alcohol is that there is no way to tell how a person will act when alcohol is in their body. Several things can determine the effect alcohol may have:

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lcohol

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ontent of Different Drinks

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lcoholic drinks are only partly alcohol. The rest is water, flavoring and minerals. Each of the drinks below contains the same amount of pure alcohol (0.6 oz).

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lcohol Use and Violence

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hose who drink are more likely to fight or behave violently.

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his is because alcohol can make people aggressive.

2/3 of all domestic violence and abuse at home is related to alcohol abuse.

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iolence also increases at sporting events when alcohol is served.

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lcohol and Nutrition

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lcohol affects the body's ability to use nutrients and can have long-term affects like malnutrition.

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alnutrition

a condition in which the body doesn't get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly.

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ecause alcohol is made by sugars breaking down, it has calories. these calories have almost no nutritional value.

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rinking over a long period of time and not eating healthy can lead to a body not only lacking important nutrients, but also gaining unwanted and unhealthy weight.

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hen you combine alcohol with fruit juices and sodas it creates even more empty calories.

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arbonated sodas and artificial sweeteners can cause alcohol to be absorbed into the blood stream more quickly.

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h. 12 Lesson 2 Questions

1.) what is blood alcohol content?

2.) How long does it take alcohol to reach the brain of a person who has not eaten recently?

3.) What are three factors that can influence the effect alcohol has on a person?

4.) Go back and look at the journey alcohol takes through the body. Explain why people who have been drinking might smell like alcohol?

5.) Allie is at a party at a friend's house. She has had trouble sleeping lately because of worries over a big exam. Someone at the party suggests everyone have a beer. What are at least two good reasons Allie should say no?

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Lesson 3: Long-Term

E

ffects of Alcohol

Use

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bjectives:

The student will be able to identify body organs and systems negatively affected by long-term alcohol use.

The student will be able to describe the long-term effects of alcohol use.

The student will be able to explain the risks to a fetus if its mother drinks alcohol.

Vocabulary words (5):

fatty liver, cirrhosis, binge drinking, inhibition, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

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ong-Term

P

hysical Effects of Alcohol U

se

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lcohol affects all areas of a person's life:

Physically

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Drinking can lead to serious health problems and can damage body organs like the stomach, liver, pancreas and heart.

Any previous conditions can also be worsened.

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entally/Emotionally

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Since alcohol is a depressant it can affect a person's emotional health.

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rinking can lead to problems which can cause stress

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person can also have mood changes when they drink

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f someone is already depressed alcohol can make them more depressed, which can lead to suicide

Socially

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Some family and friends might think differently of you if you drink

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oing and saying hurtful things while intoxicated can effect relationships

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etting caught with alcohol can affect your role on sports teams or other groups and organizations

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lcohol can also become addictive which affects a person physically and emotionally

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hysical

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ffects on the BodyM

outh

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Alcohol is absorbed by tissue lining the mouth and stomach and goes directly into the blood.

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ong term use can harm these tissues and can lead to mouth and throat cancer.

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tomach

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Alcohol irritates the stomach lining and increases acid which causes irritations, swelling and ulcers.

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lso weakens the valve that separates stomach and esophagus. This can cause acid to travel up the esophagus and lead to heartburn.

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Liver

:

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he most serious effects of alcohol is damage to the liver

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lcohol being frequently in the blood causes liver cells to die which can lead to fatty liver where the liver cannot work normally or repair itself.

Fatty liver

a condition in which fats build up in the liver and cannot be broken down

Cirrhosis

a disease characterized by scarring and eventually destruction of the liver.

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educes blood flow to the liver

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amaged liver cannot filter poisons and toxins from the blood. The poisons can eventually reach and damage the brain.

Normal Liver vs Fatty Liver

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irrhosis of the Liver

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rain

:

Disrupts the parts of the brain that are responsible for memory and problem solving

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estroys brain cells. this is dangerous because brain cells cannot grow back, once they are damaged they are gone forever.

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f enough brain cells are destroyed it can cause brain damage.

Alcohol can block messages that are sent to the brain, which causes problems with movement, vision and hearing

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eart

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Heavy drinking damages the heart muscle which makes it weak and enlarged causing high blood pressure.

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ncreases the risk of congestive heart failure and stroke.

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Driving While Intoxicated

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egally intoxicated or drunk = 0.08 BAC

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f you drive and get pulled over = DWI

A long-term effect of driving drunk is the death or serious injury of yourself or someone else.

Statistics for alcohol related crashes:

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very 31 seconds someone is killed

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n 2010, over 10,200 people were killed (31% of all traffic deaths in that year)

The driver is not the only one in danger (passengers, other drivers, pedestrians, etc)

DWI

drivers are more likely to die in a fatal crash than sober drivers

0.09 BAC = 8.6x

0.125 BAC = 20x

0.15+ BAC = 195.7x

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Jacqueline

Saburido

age 20, was hit by a drunk driver in Austin, Texas. She was pinned inside the vehicle as it caught on fire,

leaving her with severe burns over 60 percent of her body.

Her life was

changed forever.

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inge Drinking

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eens who experiment with alcohol also risk becoming binge drinkers

Binge drinking

the consumption of a large quantity of alcohol in a very short period of time.

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rinking so much within about 2 hours that blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels reach 0.08g/

dL

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For women, this usually occurs after about 4 drinks, and for men, after about 5. (from the national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism)

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inge drinking is harmful because of long-term consequences when people combine alcohol with dangerous activities

Death due to falls, drowning, or drunk driving

Pregnancy or contraction of STDs

Being a victim of violent behavior

Death from alcohol poisoning

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lcohol

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se and Teen Pregnancy

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nplanned pregnancies are sometimes long-term consequences of alcohol use.

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sing alcohol can lower a person's inhibitions

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nhibition

a conscious or unconscious restraint of a person's own behaviors or actions.

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hen at a normal level, inhibitions help you make smart choices to stay safe, healthy and out of harm.

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ne study showed that 1/3 of teen pregnancies occurred when females were drinking alcohol.

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ecoming pregnant as a teen can be very difficult academically, financially, physically and emotionally.

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etal

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lcohol Syndrome

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hen a female is pregnant, everything she eats and drinks affects her unborn baby.

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f a female drinks alcohol while pregnant it can have very harmful effects on the baby because the baby's liver is not developed enough to process the alcohol like an adult can.

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etal alcohol syndrome (fas)

is a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include both physical and mental problems.

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armful affects include:

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maller body sizes

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ower birth weight

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eart and kidney problems

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earning disabilities and mental retardation

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h. 12 Lesson 3 Questions

1.) What is cirrhosis? What are the long-term risks associated with this health problem?

2.) Explain how three body organs or systems are negatively affected by long-term alcohol use.

3.) What are the risks to the fetus of a pregnant female who drinks alcohol?

4.) What are some ways in which experimenting with alcohol can interfere with a teen's future?

5.) At a party, Cindy sees a pregnant female reach for a beer. What could Cindy say to help the woman understand the health risks of drinking during pregnancy?

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esson 4: Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse

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bjectives:

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he student will be able to identify symptoms of alcoholism and alcohol abuse.

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he student will be able to describe the stages of alcoholism.

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he student will be able to explain how alcoholism affects families and society.

Vocabulary Words (6):

addiction, alcoholism, tolerance, physical dependence, enablers, alcohol abuse.

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lcohol's

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ddictive Power

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ike other drugs using alcohol repeatedly can lead to addiction.

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ddiction

a physical or psychological need for a drug.

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eens 15 and younger are

five

times more likely to become addicted than older individuals.

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ddiction can change a person's life because it takes the focus off of healthy goals and damages relationships with people you care about.

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The

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isease of Alcoholism

People who are addicted to alcohol suffer from alcoholism.

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lcoholism

is a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol.

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eople with alcoholism are called "alcoholics"

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t will affect all sides of a person's life

Current estimations show 14 million Americans are alcoholics or have an alcohol abuse problem.

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illions more take part in risky drinking that could lead to mental, emotional and health problems.

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eople with alcoholism typically have five major symptoms:

1)

Denial: the person has a hard time believing they have it

2)

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raving:

the person has a strong need or compulsion to drink

3)

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oss of control:

the person is unable to limit his or her drinking on any given occasion.

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olerance:

is a process in which your body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect.

5)

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hysical D

ependence: is a type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug.

If a person stops drinking he or she may experience symptoms, such as sweating, shakiness and anxiety.

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ommon

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ymptoms of AlcoholismD

rinking alone

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aking excuses to drink

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eed for daily or frequent use of alcohol in order to function

Lack of control over drinking, with inability to stop or reduce the amount being consumed

Episodes of violence associated with drinking

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ecretive behavior to hide alcohol related behavior

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ostility when confronted about drinking

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eglecting to eat regularly

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eglect of physical appearance

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ausea and vomiting

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haking in the morning

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bdominal pain

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umbness and tingling

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onfusion

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Stages of Alcoholism

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tage

One

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eople are surprised at how much they can drink

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rink to relax or to deal with stress and mental fatigue

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ooking for opportunities to drink

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gradual increase in tolerance

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tage

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wo

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hort-term memory loss and blackouts

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aying or doing hurtful things

Sneaking extra drinks and feeling guilty

Making excuses for drinking

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Stages of Alcoholism Cont.

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tage

Three

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oss of control over the amount they drink

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ggressive or resentful behavior

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aking and failing to keep promises

Losing interest in anything but alcohol

Avoiding family and friends

Trouble with money, work and the law

Tremors and the start of severe physical problems

Stage Four

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ecomes chronic or ongoing

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ong periods of being intoxicated all the time

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trange or unreasonable fears

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aulty thinking or hallucinations

Malnutrition caused by not eating properly

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Costs to the Family

Alcoholism affects more than just the alcoholic.

Denial is the biggest symptom of this disease and it can be a problem for the alcoholic's family and friends too.

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ften the don't want to believe that the alcoholic really has a problem.

That they can just cut down on the number of drinks or just stop drinking.

Family members often neglect their own needs to focus on helping the alcoholic

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his can have a very negative effect on self-esteem, especially if the alcoholic is abusive in anyway.

Sometimes when people try to help the alcoholic it causes more problems.

Enablers

are persons who create an atmosphere in which the alcoholic can comfortably continue his or her unacceptable behavior.

This includes making excuses for or lying on behalf of the alcoholic.

This does not help the alcoholic it actually prevents them from getting the help and treatment they need for their disease.

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eed

H

elp?

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osts to Society

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nderage drinking costs more than $50 Billion a year

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otal cost for alcohol related problems is approx. $175.9 Billion a year.

That's more than the cost of tobacco or other drug related problems.

Alcohol costs businesses billions a year in lost productivity

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ne billion dollars = 12 palettes or 10 Million $100 bills.

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Alcohol Abuse

There is a difference between alcoholism and alcohol abuse.

People who abuse alcohol are not physically dependent on the drug, alcoholics are.

Alcohol abuse

is a pattern of drinking that results in one or more well-defined behaviors within a 12 month period.

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he four symptoms are:

Failure to fulfill major work, school or home responsibilities

Drinking in situations that are physically dangerous. (driving while intoxicated or riding with someone who is)

Having ongoing alcohol related legal problems. (DWI, physical or sexual assault/abuse while intoxicated, etc.)

Continuing to drink even when relationships have been negatively affected by the person's use of alcohol

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Ch.12 Lesson 4 Questions

1.) Define Alcoholism.

2.) What is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism?

3.) Briefly describe the four stages of alcoholism.

4.) Over the past year, Andrew has secretly been drinking alcohol. He has missed a lot of school and has been in trouble with the law. Would you say Andrew is an alcoholic? Explain your answer.

5.) You are at a friend's house. You overhear your friend's father say, "I do not have a drinking problem!" Your friend looks uncomfortable, then says "He really doesn't have a problem, you know." What kind of behavior is your friend demonstrating?

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Lesson 5: Getting Help for Alcohol

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buse

Objectives:

The student will be able to explain what a person experiences during withdrawal from alcohol.

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he student will be able to describe the steps in the process of recovery.

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he student will be able to identify community resources that can help alcoholics, alcohol abusers and their families.

Vocabulary Words (5):

intervention, relapse, recovery, withdrawal, detoxification

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elp

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or People With Alcohol Problems

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eople who are struggling with alcohol use need help, even though many of them might be in denial that they have a problem at all.

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o overcome this family and friends can hold an intervention.

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ntervention

a gathering in which family and friends get the problem drinker to agree to seek help.

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he drinker is confronted with the facts of their problem and strongly urged to stop drinking and get help.

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tarting

D

own the Road to RecoveryT

reatment for the alcoholism has to begin with the alcoholic admitting they have a problem, they need help and they must never drink again.

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f an alcoholic takes even one drink there is a chance for a relapse.

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elapse

is a return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop.

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ecovery

is the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life.

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t is usually long and difficult.

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he alcoholic must cope with symptoms of withdrawal that occur when they stop drinking.

Withdrawal

is the physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance.

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hese can be mild to severe and include headaches, tiredness, strong moods swings and nausea

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teps

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long the RoadT

here are no shortcuts, someone who wants to get better must take all the steps listed below:

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Help for the Family

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amilies of alcoholics need to recover as well.

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specially true when members of the family were enablers

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everal organizations are there to offer help:

Al-Anon: teaches family and friends about alcoholism and helps them understand how they have been affected. it also teaches them skills for coping with the many problems alcoholism creates.

Alateen: is specially designed to help teens deal with alcoholic parents.

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oth groups do community outreach work as well, by educating the public and direct families to counselors, support groups and mental health facilities.

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W

ays to Stay

A

lcohol Free

T

he best way to avoid the risks to your physical, mental/emotional and social health is to choose to be alcohol free.

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void situations where you know alcohol will be present

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hoose friends who are alcohol free

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f you are in a situation in which you feel pressured to try alcohol use the S.T.O.P. method:

Say no

Tell why

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ffer a safer alternative

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romptly leave

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emember you can always talk to a trusted adult to get help in these pressure situations continue after you've tried the S.T.O.P. method

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Ch

.12 Lesson 5 Questions

1.) Define withdrawal.

2.) What are the steps in the recovery process.

3.) What community organizations are available to help alcoholics and their families?

4.) What is one fact about alcohol addiction you think a problem drinker needs to know most?

5.) Imagine that a friend admits to having a drinking problem. the way he plans to handle the problem is to gradually cut down on his drinking. Is this a wise plan? Why or why not?