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Alcohol
Ephesians 5:18Slide2
Alcohol
Ethanol is the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages
It is a highly addictive drug that can be produced synthetically or naturally through fermentation
Alcohol is a depressant that slows the central nervous system
This leads to intoxication, an intoxicated person’s mental and physical abilities are greatly impairedSlide3
Alcohol
Simple, the law states that you cannot consume/possess alcohol under the age of 21
If someone over 21 supplies a minor with alcohol, they will face severe punishments
Teens who drink alcohol are more likely to be victims of violent crime, rape, assault, and robbery.
Also more likely to engage in fights and sexual activitySlide4
Alcohol Abuse
It is estimated that 25% of teens are exposed to alcohol abuse
A growing problem with underage drinkers and young drinkers is Binge Drinking
Rapid drinking (peer pressure) is exceptionally dangerous and possibly fatal
Binge drinking leads to alcohol poisoning; or the shutting down of necessary functions of the bodySlide5
Short-Term Effects of Drinking
Body Size/Gender
A small person feels the effects of alcohol much faster
If the stomach contains food, it lessens the effect of alcohol consumption
Amount/rate also alter the effects of alcohol on the body
Alcohol will also interact with drugs/medications causing problemsSlide6
Short-Term Effects of Drinking
Effects begin with the first drink
Brain is less able to control motor function, speech, and vision
Blood vessels expand causing a drop in body temperature
Some alcohol passes to the stomach quickly causing nausea/vomiting
Breathing may begin to slowSlide7
Types of Alcohol
Different drinks have different alcohol content
Beer is typically 4% alcohol by volume
Wine is typically 10% alcohol by volume
Hard Drinks/liquor (vodka, whiskey) can range from 35%-70% alcohol by volume
The alcohol content greatly effects how your body responds to the alcoholSlide8
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol
Changes to Brain
Addiction- inability to stop drinking
Brain Functions – loss of verbal, visual, and spatial skills as well as memory
Cardiovascular
Damage to heart muscle
Enlarged heart
High blood pressure = heart attack, strokeSlide9
Long-Term Effects of Alcohol
Liver
Liver filters the alcohol, creating a fatty build up which leads to death of liver cells
Infection of the liver
Cirrhosis – liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue which leads to failure of the liver
Digestive
Lining is damaged
Ulcers and cancerSlide10
Alcoholism
A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on alcohol
Symptoms
Craving – a compulsion to drink
Loss of control – cannot limit amount or time of drinking
Physical dependence – when not drinking, experience with drawl
Tolerance – needs to consume more to get same effects
Social Problems – family, health, legal problemsSlide11
Effects
About 40% of violent crimes involve the use of alcohol
2/3 of victims of domestic abuse report alcohol was a factor in the crime
Nearly ½ of all homicide victims had alcohol in their system
Any questions on why Prohibition happened in U.S.?Slide12
Teens and Alcohol
Underage drinking is a large problem in our country
Teens feel the need to be accepted and participate in drinking
Family members have a large impact, your are more likely to use alcohol if your parents use alcohol
The media portrays alcohol in a glamorous/exciting lightSlide13
Treatment
Cannot be cured, but can be treated
Alcoholics need to learn how to live an alcohol-free life (recovery)
The goal of recovery programs is to stop, or control the intake of alcohol
Sobriety (life with out alcohol) is a lifelong commitmentSlide14
Organizations
Al-Anon/
Alateen
helps
families/friends
of
alcoholics
Alcoholics Anonymous provides help for users of all ages
Most churches have a program, or host an AA groupSlide15
Alcohol and Our
Faith
Many times in the Bible we see the consumption of alcohol, often times specifically wine
In large part, alcohol was able to be stored for long periods of time, and was safer/healthier to consume than water
Does this mean that it is acceptable for us to consume alcohol?
We are not to become drunken,(
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phesians 5:18) we are not to place anything in between us and our relationship with God (1Timothy 6:10) , we are to treat our bodies as temples (1 Cor. 6:19).
Alcohol can get in the way of these.