The Truth About Alcohol

They all pack the same punch per drink!

Factors that Determine Impairment

• Gender – Male vs. Female (females usually show signs of impairment before males) Body Weight Rate of Consumption Rate of Absorption Tolerance/Experience

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Alcohols Effects on the Mind and Body

• Mouth – Rate of consumption. Stomach – Alcohol goes right into the stomach. A little of the alcohol goes through the wall of the stomach and into the bloodstream. But most of the alcohol goes down into the small intestine, based on the rate of absorption.
• Stomach – Alcohol goes right into the stomach. A little of the alcohol goes through the wall of the stomach and into the bloodstream. But most of the alcohol goes down into the small intestine, based on the rate of absorption

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• Small intestine – Most of the alcohol then goes through the walls of the intestine and into the bloodstream. The bloodstream then carries the alcohol to all parts of the body, such as the brain, heart, and liver.
• The bloodstream then carries the alcohol to all parts of the body, such as the brain, heart, and liver

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• 5. Liver – The liver changes alcohol to water, carbon dioxide, and energy. This process is called oxidation. The liver can oxidize only one drink in one hour.

AlcoholShort-term effects of alcohol use:

• Distorted vision, hearing, and coordination. Bad breath; hangovers
• Altered perceptions and emotions
• Impaired judgment
• Bad breath; hangovers

Consequences You Never Want To Deal With!

If you are found GUILTY!

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