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Alcohol

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Alcohol

By Nick Edmiston for HR:5

Some Quick Facts

  • NIAAA defines binge drinking as "a pattern of drinking that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels to 0.08 g/dL. This typically occurs after 4 drinks for women and 5 drinks for men—in about 2 hours.”
  • Ethanol
  • A drink is defined as about 14 grams of pure alcohol.
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Fermentation

  • A chemical reaction where certain ingredients are changed by microorganisms like yeast.
  • Beer: Fermented Grains, Especially Barley
  • Wine: Fermented Grapes and other Fruits
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why it's appealing

  • It's legal.
  • It's common at social events.
  • Some like the flavor.
  • Unlike tobacco, alcohol ads are common on television.
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How it gets into the body

  • It is ingested though drinks like beer or liquer.
  • Enters the bloodstream, then the liver.
  • The liver tries to get rid of it, works too hard.
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Consequences- Benefits

  • Moderate alcohol consumption; 1 drink for women, 2 drinks for men, can provide many benefits, including:
  • Lower risk for heart disease and diabetes
  • Lowers chances of ischemic stroke
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Consequences- Negatives

  • Long term

law

  • The legal drinking age is 21 years old in the United States.
  • Drinking and Driving: BAC 0.08% Limit in all 50 states
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Support

  • The hotline for the treatment referral routing service is 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  • Support Groups like alcohol anomynous and narcotics anomynous
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HOw do people Become addicted?

  • Many people start because it will:
  • "Get them though a tough time"
  • "Make them feel good"
  • Once addicted, they build a tolerance
  • They become dependent on the drug
  • Many times, if they try to stop, they will experience withdrawl, and start again.
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FUN FACT

  • Auto-Brewery Syndrome
  • Intestines produce enough alcohol to intoxicate
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Works Cited

"Alcohol." Alcohol. National Institute on Drug Abuse, n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2015.

"Alcohol Facts and Statistics." Publications. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2015.



"Fermentation." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015. .

Booley, Theresa Anne. Alcohol and Your Liver: The Incredibly Disgusting Story. New York: Rosen Central, 2000. Incredibly Disgusting Drugs. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.

"Drinking Driving." NCADD. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2015.

Newton, David E. "Fermentation." The Gale Encyclopedia of Science. Ed. K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner. 4th ed. Vol. 3. Detroit: Gale, 2008. 1701-1703. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.



"Alcoholism." The Gale Encyclopedia of Science. Ed. K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner. 4th ed. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 2008. 120-122. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.


Newton, David E. "Fermentation." The Gale Encyclopedia of Science. Ed. K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner. 4th ed. Vol. 3. Detroit: Gale, 2008. 1701-1703. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.



"Alcoholism." The Gale Encyclopedia of Science. Ed. K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner. 4th ed. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 2008. 120-122. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

Newton, David E. "Fermentation." The Gale Encyclopedia of Science. Ed. K. Lee Lerner and Brenda Wilmoth Lerner. 4th ed. Vol. 3. Detroit: Gale, 2008. 1701-1703. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.