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The Dangers of Alcohol

The document discusses the dangers of alcohol consumption, including impaired physical and mental functions, intoxication, and hangovers caused by dehydration and irritation of the stomach lining. It explains the fermentation process that produces various alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, and vodka, and highlights the effects of alcohol on the body, including its classification as a depressant. Additionally, it defines blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) and its implications for health.

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The Dangers of Alcohol

The document discusses the dangers of alcohol consumption, including impaired physical and mental functions, intoxication, and hangovers caused by dehydration and irritation of the stomach lining. It explains the fermentation process that produces various alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, and vodka, and highlights the effects of alcohol on the body, including its classification as a depressant. Additionally, it defines blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) and its implications for health.

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THE DANGERS OF ALCOHOL - impaired speech, hearing, and vision

ALCOHOL - lightheaded and very elated feeling


- is a colorless, bitter-tasting substance that - intoxication, hangover, nausea
humans have been consuming since ancient
times INTOXICATION
- comes from plants that underwent physical and mental changes that the body is
fermentation experiencing upon consuming alcohol
- is a kind of beverage that is both a chemical
and a psychoactive drug. When does the process begin?
FERMENTATION With the first drink of alcohol, it begins to affect
- is the process of extracting alcohol from a your brain.
plant or a fruit
Example: beer and wine HANGOVER
- A beer is extracted from grains. Definition:
- Wines are from grapes and other fruits. physical effects that give discomfort to humans
BEER who heavily consumed alcohol
- It is extracted from grains. takes place when an alcohol drinker feels
- It is the most popular alcoholic beverage uncomfortable effects after drinking
worldwide You get a hangover because the ethanol in the
HARD CIDER drink caused increase urine production, leading
- It is fermented apple juice. to dehydration. Dehydration causes headaches,
VODKA fatigue, and dry mouth.
- It is a liquor made of fermented grains and Alcohol also irritates the stomach lining, which
potatoes. can lead to nausea.
Types of alcohol Nausea - vomiting; motion sickness
1. Isopropyl and Methanol - are used in BLOOD-ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION
laboratories and are poisonous and fatal if taken Definition:
3. Ethanol - is also called beverage alcohol  (BAC) is the amount of alcohol that has
which comes from fruits and grains entered a person’s bloodstream at
When humans consume ethanol alcohol in certain duration
unregulated amount, it may result to  also called blood alcohol level (BAL)
intoxication and alteration of the nervous  is measured in percentages
system. For instance:
Why is alcohol considered a drug?  Having a BAC of 0.05% means there is 5
Alcohol changes a person’s PHYSICAL and parts of alcohol per 10,000 parts of
EMOTIONAL state. blood in the body.
Alcohol slows down the body systems so it is a  0.3 – 0.5% BAC could lead to coma,
DEPRESSANT. brain damages, and death
Types of Drugs
Depressant
 a drug that suppresses the central
nervous system, slows down body
function
Stimulant
 a drug which temporarily quickens the
central nervous system
EFFECTS OF ALCHOL DRINKING
- irritates the mouth, throat, esophagus, and
stomach
- makes the heart work harder
- makes the body lose heat
- causes the liver to work harder
- causes dehydration
- loss of balance and coordination

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