P.E. Test For Alcohol Flashcards
Effects of alcohol
Depressant and causes you central nervous system to slow down.
Initially you feel a buzz or energy from drinking, but overtime the TRUE effects of alcohol take over
Ethanol
Type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, made of corn and grain, powerful drug, also used in rocket fuel, gasoline, and solvents.
Intoxication
Physical and mental impairment resulting from the use of alcohol.
From inability to talk, slurred speech, to unconsciousness and death.
Why teens drink
- Escape pressure
- stress
- Peer pressure
- Boredom
- fit in
- Confidence in social situations
- get away with something they are not supposed to do.
Drinking portrayed: what do we see in a commercial
- Young, attractive, heathy people
- Partly like atmosphere with upbeat music
- Problem free drinking
- Beauty of the outdoors
- Verbal message that does not say anything about the risks associated with the product.
Effects (facts) of advertisement
Advertises er send over 1 billion a year promoting
30 sec commercial in the Super Bowl is 4,000,000
5 million problem drinkers are between the ages of 14-17
100+ Americans use alcohol
In the us, one teenager dies from an alcohol related crash every 20 minutes.
Half all fatal car crashes use alcohol
Half boating crashes use alcohol
Alcoholics have a death rate 2.5 times higher then those of non- alcoholics
Small amount of alcohol reduce sense of taste, smell, vision
Decrease fear and increase taking risks
Alcohol effects depends on peoples:
- Gender
- Size
- Mount of alcohol/how quick you drank it
- Whether the person has ate or is hydrated
- tolerance
Effects of alcohol
Vision
Speech
Blood flow to the skin increases, vessels dilate
Liver breaks down .5 to 1 ounces of alcohol per hour
Alcohol is absorbed in the stomach and small intestines, too much causes vomiting
Heart and blood pressure increase
Coordination is irradiated
Effects on the brain
Reaches almost instantly: disorganized thought Dulled memory LAck of focus LAck of connection Poor decision making
Liver
Breaks down (oxidizes) alcohol to water, CO2 & energy. Can only oxidize 1/3 to 1/2 ounces of alcohol per hour (less than the alcohol in a beer)
Blood vessels
Blood vessels dilate (widen) causing increased blood flow and a feeling and warmth. This causing body temp to decrease.
Blood vessels
Dilate(widen) amusing increased blood flow and a feeling of warmth. This cause body temp to decrease.
Heart
Increases heart rate (immediately) and blood pressure
Increases risk of heart attack and stroke.
Kidneys
Produce more ruin which is a factor in dehydration the day after heavy drinking.
Stomach
Alcohol is not digested, it is immediately absorbed from the stomach into the blood.
Increased flow of gastric juices can lead to irritation and internal bleeding
Long term effects
Potential brain damage and decrease in brain size(heavy drinking)
Loss of brain cells (moderate drinking)
Vitamin deficiencies
Inefficient immune system
Skin and stomach problems and loss of appetite
Permanent damage to liver and CNS
Cirrhosis of the liver (scaring)
Tolerance
As one continues to drink it is necessary to drink more and more in order to produce the same effect
Consequences of drinking of driving
Immediate confiscation of license Arrested, a trip to jail, court appearance and a fine Possible suspension of license Possible jail sentence Cosy of bail Higher insurance rates Possible lawsuits Impound fees for your car
Combining medication and alcohol: multiplier effect
When alcohol is combined with drugs or medications
-very dangerous because the effects are unpredictable.
Alcohol poisoning
Dangerous toxic conditions that occurs when a person drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
Blood alcohol % is usually 3X to 4X legal limit of .08
Brains ability to control breathing an be interrupted, leading to death.
(Suddenly)
Alcoholism
Physical and psychological dependence on the drug ethanol.(long)
-disease
Fetal alcohol syndrome
A condition in which a fetus has been adversely affected mentally and physically by its mothers heavy alcohol use during pregnancy
Problem: low birth weight, low attention span, nervousness, hyperactivity, impaired speech, cleft palate, general weakness, slow body growth, facial abnormalities, poor coordination and heart defects.
Stage 1
Abuse
- drink socially, to manage stress or to relax. Usually binge drinking occurs.
- drinker makes excuses and tolerance increases.
Stage 2
Dependence
- person cannot stop drinking and is now physically defendant on the drug.
- drinker denies and tries to hide the problem.
- drinker is central even in the persons left, so performance on the job, at school, and at work decrease.
Stage 3
Addiction:
- alcoholic becomes aggressive and is isolated from friends and family.
- malnutrition results because the driver overlooks nutritional needs.
A. Off Campus Student Conduct – Use and/or Possession of Drugs and/or Alcohol:
Students known to have used illegal substances off campus will be referred to their school counselor and be required to undergo prescribed treatment. Students present, for an extended time, at an event where drugs or alcohol are being used may also be subject tothe policies of this handbook.
B. Possession & Use of Drugs and/or Alcohol or Drug Paraphernalia:
Students in the possession of and / or under the influence of illicit drugs, controlled substances and/or alcohol on campus during the school day (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or at any
school-sponsored activities or events and/or willfully associating with such activity will incur the following consequences. A breathalyzer may be used upon reasonable suspicion of consumption or at the discretion of the administrators present. The minimum consequence may be: Level 4 Sanction, mandatory Drug/Alcohol Assessment, referral to school counselor, and any required treatment; law enforcement agencies will be notified.
C. Sale of Illegal Drugs and/or Drug Paraphernalia:
Any use of the school, the immediate neighborhood, or the site of a school activity as a base to conduct sales and transference or distribution of controlled substances and/or drug paraphernalia on or off campus is not tolerated. Students who violate the school’s drug/alcohol policy by selling, offering to sell, arranging to sell or distribute illicit drugs to another Gonzaga Prep student, and / or purchasing or accepting controlled or counterfeit substances, prescription drugs or inhalants will be expelled. Law enforcement agencies will be notified.
Cirrhosis
Scaring of the liver
