What is Alcohol Alcohol is a psychoactive drug Classified as Depressant Causes changes in brain chemistry Alters Consciousness Intoxication Slurred Speech Unsteady Movement Inability To React Quickly ID: 762573
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What is Alcohol? Alcohol is a psychoactive drug -- Classified as DepressantCauses changes in brain chemistryAlters Consciousness (Intoxication) Slurred SpeechUnsteady MovementInability To React Quickly
The Types and Street Names of Alcohol TypesBeerWineWhiskeyVodkaRum Sake Absinthe Street Names Moonshine Hard stuffLiquid CourageJuiceHootchVinoDraft Alcohol proof is a measurement of how much alcohol is found in an alcoholic beverage. The illegal selling of alcohol, otherwise known as bootlegging, still remains a widespread issue today.
Effect of Alcohol on the Body Lowered inhibitions, leading to poor social judgmentSkin flushingTrouble concentrating Loss of coordination Slower brain activity Dulled perception, especially vision and hearing Sleepiness Mood swingsDilated pupilsReduced core body temperature Raised blood pressure and heart rate Stumbling Passing out Vomiting Shallow, irregular, or slow breathing
Legal and Social Issues Surrounding Alcohol Social IssuesAlcohol reduces social inhibitions & may lead to high risk sexual activity Violence is a major problem associated with alcohol (I.E. robbery, assault, rape, domestic violence, & homicide)Alcohol increases injuries (i.E. automobile crashes, falls, fires)Alcohol is also been known to be a cause for suicides & depression Legal Issues The legal drinking age is 21 to decrease less drinking after age 21 Sobriety checkpoints Breathalyzer tests to measure the amount of alcohol consumed 0.08% is the legal limit of alcohol in all states A DUI can be issued if you overpass the legal amount of alcohol that can be consumed
Examples of Legal issues associated with Alcohol Jail timeLoss of employmentLoss Financial Aid for School Court-ordered alcoholism treatment
Eyeballing: pouring vodka into the eyeball Snorting Alcohol: snorted through a straw, is believed to make you drink fasterButtchugging: self explanatory Tampons soaked in alcohol: can lead to alcohol poisoning and hospitalization Additional Information (Don’t try at home)
Is Alcohol Addictive? Yes! Alcohol is an addictive drug! -10% of americans are addicted to alcohol (thats 18 million Americans) -It is the most used substance in America -It can mess with your physical vs Psychological part of your body -Can cause withdrawal Consultants are available 24/7 at 1-800-RECOVERY.
Alcohol is ingested and then it is absorbed into the bloodstream Route Of Administration
Two Examples of a Alcohol Alcohol is a depressant drugAlcohol slows the nervous system down
Reasons why people drink: Stress ReliefPeer pressure: which still exists in adulthoodPeople have misconceptions about health benefitsFUN
Consequences of Alcohol Loss of memoryBlacking out Trouble forming new memories