Alcohol Unit

Short-Term Effects of Alcohol Use/ Handout

Read the Handout and Answer the following questions.

1. How long does it take alcohol to reach the brain after being swallowed?

2. What can only delay alcohol absorption into a person’s body?

3. Alcohol (speeds up/slows) the body’s reaction time? CHOOSE CORRECT ANSWER

4. What is reaction time?

5. What organ in our body acts to break down alcohol?

6. Describe how alcohol affects the following body organs. A. Brain and Nervous System: B. Liver: C. Stomach and Pancreas:

7. What is meant by intoxication?

8. What do the letters (BAC) stand for, and describe their meaning?

9. At what percentage is a person considered legally intoxicated?

10. Describe alcohol poisoning?

11. Several factors determine the effect alcohol may have on a person’s body. Describe what is involved. A. Gender and body size: B. Other drugs in the body: C. Food in the body: D. A person’s general health: E. How fast you drink: F. How much you drink:

12. Describe how alcohol is related to violence.

13. Describe how malnutrition affects a person’s health.

14. Describe how drinking alcohol can affect a person’s weight.

15. Selina is at a friend’s house studying for a big exam. She’s had trouble concentrating lately, worrying she will not do well on the test. Selina’s friend suggests she have a beer to relax. What are two (2) good reasons Selina should say no?