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AlcoholAlcoholic Beverages

Immediate and long-term consequences

Comprehensive Health Education

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Alcohol?

Alcohol is:– a colorless, unstable flammable liquid

Alcohol has many uses including:– Fuel to run cars and machines– Solvent, cleaner– Disinfectant– Poison – Drug

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Alcoholic Beverages Ethanol

– Ethyl alcohol or ethanol, is an intoxicating ingredient found in beer, wine, and liquor

A can of beer, a glass of wine, and a shot of whisky all have the same amount of ethanol

A can of beer A glass of wine A shot of whisky

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Why should I care?

• I am only in Grade 4. • This is not important to me.• I don’t drink alcohol.

But what about choices you may need to make in the future?

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Why should I know how alcohol harms my brain and body?

Choices I make everyday influence how I:– Grow my brain– Grow my body– Maintain a healthy lifestyle– Resist peer pressure

Good choices are based on knowledge and information.

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Alcohol Harms the Brain and BodyBrain—receiver, organizer, decision-maker, and distributor of information to the body

Immediate effects of alcohol on the brain:• Damaged judgment, reasoning, memory, and concentration• Slow reaction time• Slurred speech• Distorted vision and hearing• Alcohol poisoning

Long-term effects of alcohol on the brain• Brain cell destruction• Nervous-system disorders• Memory loss

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Alcohol Harms the Brain and BodyHeart—muscle that pumps blood throughout the bodyImmediate effect of alcohol on the heart:• Increased heart rate

Long-term effects of alcohol on the heart:• Irregular heartbeat• Heart muscle damage

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Alcohol Harms the Brain and BodyLiver—gland that digests fats, controls the level of sugar in the blood, breaks down harmful substances and stores some vitamins

Immediate effects of alcohol on the liver:• Digestion processes become unbalanced and don’t function

properly

Long-term effects of alcohol on the liver:• Destruction of liver tissue• Liver cancer• Death

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Alcohol Harms the Brain and Body

Immediate effect of alcohol on the kidneys:• Increased urination which could result in

dehydration, headache, and dizziness

Kidneys—organs that remove waste materials from the body

Long-term effect of alcohol on the kidneys:• Kidney failure resulting in high blood

pressure

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Alcohol Harms the Brain and BodyBlood Vessels—tubes or canals that carry blood throughout the bodyImmediate effects of alcohol on blood vessels:• Widened blood vessels• False sense of warmthLong term effects of alcohol on blood vessels:• High blood pressure• Stroke

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Alcohol Harms the Brain and Body

Long-term effects of alcohol on the stomach:• Ulcers (open sores) in the stomach lining• Stomach cancer

Stomach—main organ to digests food

Immediate effect of alcohol on the stomach:• Vomiting which can lead to choking and death

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Take Responsibility for Your Brain and BodyYou can take responsibility to grow your brain and body by:

Eating nutritious foods and beverages Drinking water Exercising daily Getting adequate sleep Reducing stress Making healthful choices Choosing not to drink alcohol

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Eat nutritious, healthful foodsYou need to eat fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein foods every day.

Total all the foods eaten during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to check daily intake amounts.

Take Responsibility for Your Brain and Body

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Water

• Carries nutrients• Helps maintain body

temperature• Acts as a lubricant

and helps remove wastes

Take Responsibility for Your Brain and Body

Water is essential for life

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Exercise and Play

You need 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Physical activity helps you feel energized, have fun, and develop lifelong habits while moving, playing, and spending time with others.

Take Responsibility for Your Brain and Body

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SleepYou need 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night to maintain a healthy immune system, support brain development, and promote physical growth.

Develop bedtime routines that promote sleep such as bath, bed, and books. Stop watching electronic media ( e.g., television, computer) 60 minutes prior to sleeping.

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Stress

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Strategies to manage stress: Observe and practice strategies used by others to keep calm and in

control Consider the good and bad consequences focusing on how to reduce

anxiety Exercise such as riding a bike, walking, outdoor play, and sports Write about what is causing stress and add pictures Eat healthy foods Get adequate rest Plan for events, manage time, and practice decision-making strategies Manage breathing and relaxation Practice rational thinking (reality vs. fantasy)

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What will you do?How will you take responsibility to grow your brain and body? What will you commit to doing every day?

I show responsibility for growing my brain when I:

I show responsibility for growing my body when I:

I promise not to use alcohol because: