What is Alcohol?
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Alcohol is a____________! It changes one or more of the body functions.
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Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) ___________________________________________
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It is a ________________ to the central nervous system.
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Alcohol is produced by the _______________ of yeast, sugars, and starches.
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Alcohol is the _____________commonly used drug among teens in the
United States.
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Alcohol can be ____________
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Alcohol is a small molecule that affects every system of the body through the
___________. Rapidly absorbed from the ________and _________ into the
bloodstream.
It causes the circulatory system to __________ resulting in a
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A decrease in circulation to the brain can cause people to _________or
____________ after drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.
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The process where the ______________ changes alcohol into water, carbon
dioxide and energy.
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Guideline: It takes approximately _________ to oxidize ________of alcohol
for a 150 pound person.
Blood Alcohol Concentration
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_____________is the amount of alcohol in one’s blood.
Factors that determine BAC:
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● BAC can be measured by ____________________________.
Guided Discussion
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Why are teens attracted to drinking alcohol?
How would you explain what is happening in regards to the DUI PSA?
How would you use the information learned in class today to help a peer
avoid the pressures of alcohol consumption, or a drunk driving incident?