Chapter 22 Lesson 2 ShortTerm Effects Of Drinking Body size and gender A small person feels the effect of the same amount of alcohol faster than a large person does Food Food in the stomach slows down the passage of alcohol into the bloodstream ID: 918764
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Harmful Effects of Alcohol Use
Chapter 22 Lesson 2
Slide2Short-Term Effects Of Drinking
Body size and gender.
A small person feels the effect of the same amount of alcohol faster than a large person does.Food. Food in the stomach slows down the passage of alcohol into the bloodstream
Amount and rate of intake.
As the amount of alcohol consumed increases, the level of alcohol in the bloodstream also increases. When a person drinks alcohol faster than the liver can break it down,
intoxication
occurs. When blood alcohol levels become too high,
alcohol poisoning
can occur.
Slide3Short-Term Effects of Alcohol
Nervous
SystemCardiovascular SystemDigestive System
Respiratory System
Brain.
The brain becomes
less able to control the body.
Memory.
Thought processes are disorganized, and memory and concentration are dulled.
Judgment. Judgment is altered and coordination is impaired.Heart. With a low intake, alcohol causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. A high intake decrease.Blood Vessels. The increased area of the blood vessels allows body heat to escape and the body’s temperature to drop.Stomach. Stomach acid production increases and often results in nausea and vomiting.Liver. Toxic chemicals released which causes inflammation and scarring.Kidneys. Alcohol causes kidneys to increase urine output, which leads to dehydration.Lungs. Carbon dioxide formed by the liver is released from the body through the lungsBreathing. Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary functions such as breathing.
Slide4Slide5Alcohol and Drug Interactions
Alcohol and medications or any other drugs do not mix.Interactions between alcohol and medications can lead to illness, injury, or even death
When a drug enters the body, it travels through the bloodstream to its target organ or tissue. Overtime the body metabolizes the drug.Metabolism is the process by which the body breaks down substances.Alcohol combined with medicines or other drugs can result in a multiplier effects, in which the medication has a greater or different effect than taken alone.
Slide6Driving Under The Influence
Driving while intoxicated is the leading cause of death among teens.A person is said to be intoxicated when his/her blood alcohol concentration exceeds the state’s legal limit.
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, expressed as a percentage. Medical researchers have found that drinking of any sortSlows reflexesReduces a person’s ability to judge distances and speedsIncreases risk-taking behaviorsReduces a persons concentration while increasing forgetfulness
Slide7Consequences of DWI
The consequences for a teen caught driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence may include
Harm to the driver and othersSeverely restricted driving privileges and/or immediate confiscation of a driver’s licenseAlcohol-related injuries, property damage, and deathLiving with regret and remorse from these consequencesLoss of parental trust and respect Arrest, jail time, court appearance, and a heavy fine or bailA police record and possible lawsuits
Higher insurance rates, up to 3 times higher than those for nondrinking peers
Slide8Binge Drinking
Drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting
A serious problem among young peopleRapid binge drinking is especially dangerous because it is possible to consume a fatal dose of alcohol
Alcohol Poisoning
A severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose
Alcohol acts as a depressant and shuts down involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex that prevents choking, a fatal dose of alcohol will stop these involuntary actions
Slide9Effects of Alcohol Poisoning
Alcohol doesn’t stop entering a persons bloodstream after he/she passes out, its dangerous to assume that a person who has consumed a lot of alcohol will be fine if left to “sleep it off”
Symptoms that indicate alcohol poisoning includeMental confusion, stupor, coma, inability to be roused, vomiting and seizures.Slow respiration- 10 seconds between breaths or fewer than 8 breaths a minuteIrregular heartbeat Hypothermia or low body temperature- pale or bluish skin colorSevere dehydration from vomiting