1. Alcohol
BY:TAYLOR TOMASETTI

2. What Is Alcohol?
 Alcohol is a considered a depressant drug
 Alcohol is created through the process of
fermentation of grains, fruits and
vegetables
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3. Binge Drinking
Bing drinking is defined as a BAC of .08 or higher
{BAC(Blood Alcohol Content)=How much alcohol is in your system
compared to your blood volume}
 For Men, a BAC of .08 or more will result after 5 or more drinks
with in a 2 hour period
 For Women, a BAC of .08 or more will result after 4 or more
drinks with in a 2 hour period
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4. Alcohol Poisoning
Alcohol poisoning commonly is a result of binge drinking due to the
large amount of alcohol consumed in a short period of time.
Signs of alcohol poisoning:
 Confusion
 Vomiting: extremely dangerous of the person is not fully
conscious because they have the potential to choke on
their own vomit
 Slow breathing
 Pale skin
 Inability to be awakened
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5. Why Do People Drink Alcohol?
Addicted
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6. Do you know How Much Are You
Drinking?
 1 standard drink is equivalent to:
= 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol
=12 ounces of beer
=8 ounces of liquor
=5 ounces of wine
= or 1.5 ounces (a "shot") of 80-proof liquor
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7. Short-Term Effects
Alcohol has very immediate effects on the body. The
effects will vary from person to person.
Common short-term effects include:
 Impaired judgment, vision and hearing
 Difficulty breathing
 Headaches
 Vomiting
 Tiredness
 Slurred speech
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8. Long-Term Effects
Continuous consumption of alcohol can lead to very negative
affects for the entire body.
 Heart-related diseases
 Liver disease
 Nerve damage
 Ulcers
 Cancer
 Brain damage
 Gastritis
 Depression
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10. What is Alcoholism?
 Alcoholism is characterized by a strong craving for
alcohol, and continued use despite harm or personal
injury
 Alcoholics tend to have problems with relationships, and
performing to the best of their ability at work/school

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12. Discussion Question!

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CDC. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/bingedrinking.htm