Alcohol & the Body
The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
A serious — and sometimes deadly — consequence of drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time.
Alcohol poisoning
Feeling lightheaded, minor impairment of judgement, relaxation.
.02-.04%
A set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems.
12-step meetings, AA/NA
The effects of alcohol are influenced by these factors.
Gender, body size, amount consumed, rate consumed, food intake, use of other drugs.
Drinking too much too quickly can affect these important body functions and potentially lead to a coma and death.
Breathing, heart rate, body temperature and gag reflex.
A group of birth defects that affect an unborn baby that has been exposed to alcohol.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Onset of coma, possible death, passing out, slowed heart rate and breathing.
.31% and above
Founders of Alcoholics Anonymous
Bill Williams and Bob Smith
The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
Binge drinking
The brain and spinal cord make up this body system which alcohol impairs.
The Central Nervous System (CNS)
Temporary loss of vision and consciousness.
Blackout
Severe impairment of judgment, anxiety, confusion, gross motor skills.
.11-.15%
Avoiding use of ANY mood or mind altering substance including alcohol and marijuana.
Total abstinence
Fact of myth:
You can sober up quickly with a cup of coffee.
Myth:
Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant which can make you feel more alert and awake. It doesn’t help your body process alcohol faster.
Any drug that slows body functioning.
Depressant
A deadly disease that replaces healthy liver tissue with scar tissue.
Cirrhosis
Gross disorientation, black out likely, impervious to pain, may be passed out.
.20-.24%
*DAILY DOUBLE*
List ways to cope with the uncomfortable feelings that arise during recovery.
Meetings, counseling, sponsor, relaxation techniques, scheduling, practicing HALT, etc.
Fact of myth:
Alcohol is among the most commonly misused addictive substances
Fact:
About 12.7 percent of American adults meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). That’s 1 in 8 adults.
Alcohol travels to this part of your body almost as soon as it is consumed. The alcohol keeps passing through this until the liver has had a chance to oxidize it (burn it up).
The brain
The physical and mental changes produced by drinking alcohol.
Intoxication
Serious impairment of judgment, lack of balance, slowed reaction time, euphoria.
.08-.10%
Studies show that people who use stimulants are how many times more likely to relapse to stimulant use if they use alcohol?
Eight (8)
______ absorbs alcohol faster than ____.
Muscles absorbs alcohol faster than fat. As a result, people who have more muscles and less body fat have higher alcohol tolerance.