Alcohol Powerpoint 6th per Health
Transcript: Alcohol Powerpoint by Gabrielle Bookman per. 6 What is alcohol? What is alcohol? Alcohol is a drug! Alcohol depresses your nervous system, lowers inhibitions and impairs judgment. Drinking a lot of alcohol can lead to a coma and even death. Mixing alcohol with medications or street drugs is extremely dangerous and can be fatal. Alcohol influences your brain and leads to a loss of coordination, slowed reflexes, distorted vision, memory lapses and blackouts. Drinking and Driving In 2016, an average of 28 people a day were killed in DUI accidents. The fatal effects of dirnking and driving continue to effect peoples families, which is where MADD comes in. Drinking and Driving MADD ( mothers angainst drunk driving) was founded on September, 5, 1980 by Candy Lightner. On may, 3, 1980 Candy Lightners daughter Cari was killed in a car accident; The driver was drunk. To prevent further incidents like this Candy founded MADD to raise awareness about the matter. MADD MADD Carime Anne Lightner, better known as Cari, was struck from behind by car at the age of 13. She died on the scene and her organs were in such bad shape, that they were unable to be recovered for donation. Cari Anne Lightner Cari Anne Lightner driving under the influence (DUI) n. commonly called "drunk driving," it refers to operating a motor vehicle while one's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit set by statute, which supposedly is the level at which a person cannot drive safely. DWI DWI driving under the influence (DUI) n. commonly called "drunk driving," it refers to operating a motor vehicle while one's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit set by statute, which supposedly is the level at which a person cannot drive safely. DUI DUI Blood alcohol content (BAC), also called blood alcohol concentration, or blood alcohol level, is mostly used as a way to measure alcohol intoxication for legal or medical purposes. All 50 states have now set .08% blood alcohol concentration as the limit for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI). BAC BAC Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely used and abused substance among America's youth, and young people drinking poses enormous health and safety risks. The consequences of underage drinking can affect everyone— regardless of age or drinking status. Underage Drinking Underage Drinking So "Alcohol is bad", blah blah blah "don't drink till you are 21" yada yada yada. we shouldn't drink; but why not? Studies have found that the effects on teen brains are simply worse than the effects on the brains of adults. Our brains are still growing and and are more sensitive to damage. It effects your mood and memory Effects on Teens Effects on Teens One of the greatest dribblers of all time, his playing style combined pace, skill, balance, feints, two-footedness, goalscoring and the ability to beat defenders. George Best George Best Winehouse was an english singer and songwriter. She was known for her low pitch voice that was highly expressive. She died on the 23 of july 2011 ( aged 27 ) of alcohol poisoning. Amy Jade Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse Enablers, similar to codependents, support and addicts dysfunctional behavior. Not only do they support addicts behavior, they also protect them from the consequences of that behavior. This sort of relationship does nothing but create a downward spiral for both parties. Enablers Enablers As people get older, their bodies change. Alcohol is broken down more slowly, and they become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol. Therefore, if people continue to drink the same amount of alcohol, as they get older, it is likely to affect them more. It is important for people as they get older to be aware of how much they are drinking and to think about drinking less. Effects on Elders Effects on Elders a smooth ridge between the upper lip and nose small and wide-set eyes, a very thin upper lip, or other abnormal facial features below average height and weight poor coordination delayed development and problems in thinking, speech, movement, and social skills poor judgment problems seeing or hearing heart problems kidney defects and abnormalities deformed limbs or fingers FAS Symptoms/Diagnosis FAS Symptoms/Diagnosis Women who drink during pregnancy can give birth to infants with fetal alcohol spetrum disorders, also known as FASD's. The disorders can be mild or severe and can cause physical and mental birth defects. At birth, the baby's dependence on alcohol continues. But since the alcohol is no longer available, the baby's central nervous system becomes over stimulated, causing symptoms of withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal may begin within a few hours after birth, and symptoms may last up to 18 months.Types of FASDs include: fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) FASD's FASD's Alcoholic hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused long term and excessive alcoholic consumption. Alcoholic hepatitis is most
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