alcohol grade 8 powerpoint for education

alcohol topic in grade 9

1. PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE

2. ALCOHOL

3. alcohol Is a drug. It is classed as a depressant, meaning that it slows down vital functions—resulting in slurred speech, unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions and an inability to react quickly.

4. Alcohol is a Depressant.

5. Alcohol is swallowed as a liquid.

6. People drink alcohol to… • Feel more relaxed • Look cool • Forget problems • Join the party • Become intoxicated • Have fun during the holidays

7. Alcohol is made from fruits, vegetables and grains. • Grapes • Apples, pears, peaches, plums, bananas, pineapple • Juniper berries • Corn • Molasses or sugar cane • Barley, hops, malt • Rice

8. Immediate Effects • Blurred vision • Slurred speech • Impairs motor coordination • Increased heart beat • Lowers body temperature • Vomiting • Hangover • Alcohol poisoning (death)

9. Long Term Effects on the Body • Brain damage • Heart disease • Stomach ulcers • Liver disease “cirrhosis” • Osteoporosis • Muscle Weakness • Weight gain

10. What is cirrhosis?  is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.

11. What is cirrhosis?

12. alcoholism   A physical and mental need for alcohol that turns into a progressive and chronic diseases

13. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome   A woman who drinks alcohol when she is pregnant may cause permanent damage to her developing baby. Babies born with FAS suffer from a group of birth defects that may include physical and mental problems.

14. Interesting Fact: Prohibition From 1920- 1933 it was illegal to make or consume alcohol in the United States.

15. Alcohol : A Danger for Teens Nearly 50% of all teen suicide victims drank alcohol at the time of their death . Drinking alcohol is the leading factor in unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.

16. Alcohol : A Danger for Teens About 1/3 of crimes committed by youth are related to alcohol consumption . Almost 1/3 of all traffic deaths involving people under 25 are related to alcohol.