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THE DANGERS OF ALCOHOLMr. Carlo Justino J. LunaMalabanias Integrated SchoolAngeles CityhealthUnit 4 Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse

Motivational ActivityLook at the picture. Tell something about these alcoholic beverages.What is an alcohol? What kinds of alcohol do you know? Is it safe to drink different varieties of alcohol?What are the effects of drinking alcohol?

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ALCOHOL

is a colorless, bitter-tasting substance that humans have been consuming since the ancient timescomes from plants that underwent fermentation

FERMENTATION

is the process of extracting alcohol from a plant or a fruitExample: beer and wineA beer is extracted from grains.Wines are from grapes and other fruits.

types of alcohol

TYPES OF ALCOHOLIsopropylMethanolEthanol}are used in laboratories and are poisonous and fatal if takenis also called beverage alcohol which comes from fruits and grains

When humans consume ethanol alcohol in unregulated amount, it may result to intoxication and alteration of the nervous system.

Why is alcohol considered a drug?

ALCOHOLWhy is it considered a drug?Alcohol changes a persons PHYSICAL and EMOTIONAL state.

ALCOHOLWhat classification of drug is alcohol?Alcohol slows down the body systems so it is a DEPRESSANT.

TYPES OF DRUGSDepressanta drug that suppresses the central nervous system, slows down body functionStimulanta drug which temporarily quickens the central nervous system

SUPPRESS destroy; conquer, overpower; slow downQUICKEN accelerate; hasten; speed up

effects of alcohol drinking

Lets Talk About Alcohol

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What alcohol does to your body

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EFFECTS OF ALCHOL DRINKINGirritates the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomachmakes the heart work hardermakes the body lose heatcauses the liver to work hardercauses dehydration

EFFECTS OF ALCHOL DRINKINGloss of balance and coordinationimpaired speech, hearing, and visionlightheaded and very elated feelingintoxication, hangover, nausea

ELATED ecstatic; overjoyed; delighted; excited; high

What is intoxication and when does it begin?

INTOXICATIONDefinition:physical and mental changes that the body is experiencing upon consuming alcohol

INTOXICATIONWhen does the process begin?With the first drink of alcohol, it begins to affect your brain.

What is hangover and nausea?

HANGOVERDefinition:physical effects that give discomfort to humans who heavily consumed alcohol

HANGOVERDefinition:takes place when an alcohol drinker feels uncomfortable effects after drinking

HANGOVERYou get a hangover because the ethanol in the drink caused increase urine production, leading to dehydration. Dehydration causes headaches, fatigue, and dry mouth.

NAUSEAAlcohol also irritates the stomach lining, which can lead to nausea.Nauseavomiting; motion sickness

What is BAC?

BLOOD-ALCOHOL CONCENTRATIONDefinition:(BAC) is the amount of alcohol that has entered a persons bloodstream at certain duration

also called blood alcohol level (BAL)

BLOOD-ALCOHOL CONCENTRATIONis measured in percentages

For instance:Having a BAC of 0.05% means there is 5 parts of alcohol per 10,000 parts of blood in the body.0.3 0.5% BAC could lead to coma, brain damages, and death

alcoholism

ALCOHOLISMDefinition:a condition when a person heavily consumes alcohol consistently which results to numerous body damages and malfunctions

BRAIN STROKEa non-communicable disease which affects the arteries which carries blood to the brain resulting to brain damagealso called brain stroke or plainly stroke

CANCERany malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division which may spread to other parts of the body through lymphatic system or the blood stream

CARCINOGENany substance that causes cancer

CIRRHOSIScondition when the liver is scarred due to heavy alcohol consumption

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)a disease of smokers which worsens over timecharacterized by severe coughing, shortness of breath wheezing, and tightening of the chest

DEPENDENCEcondition when a person needs a drug-like alcohol and cigarette in order for the body to function normally

EMPHYSEMAlung disease which worsens in timecharacterized by shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and expanded chest activity

FATTY LIVERcondition when the liver is being stored with fat from alcohol

MULTIPLIER EFFECTcondition when alcohol is consumed simultaneously with any drug or medicine, causing impairments in the physical and mental functioning of the body

TOLERANCEcondition when a person needs more alcohol to feel its original effects

GENERALIZATIONEffects of Alcohol

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THE DANGERS OF ALCOHOLMr. Carlo Justino J. LunaMalabanias Integrated SchoolAngeles CityhealthUnit 4 Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse