MAPEH Alcohol

Alcohol

Is a colorless, bitter-tasting substance that humans have been consuming since the ancient times

Comes from plants that underwent fermentation

Fermentation

Is a process of extracting alcohol from a plant or a fruit

Beer and wine

Examples of fermentation

Grains

A beer is extracted from ____

Grapes

Wines are from ____ and other fruits

Isopropyl and Methanol

Are used in laboratories and are poisonous and fatal if taken

Ethanol

Is also called beverage alcohol which comes from fruits and grains

Alcohol changes a person’s physical and emotional state

Why is alcohol considered a drug?

Alcohol slows down the body systems so it is a depressant

What classification of drug is alcohol?

Depressant

Alcohol slows down the body systems so it is a ___

Depressant

A drug that suppresses the central nervous system, slows down body function

Stimulant

A drug which temporarily quickens the central nervous system

Intoxication

Physical and mental changes that the body is experiencing upon consuming alcohol

With the first drink of alcohol, It begins to affect your brain

First process of intoxication

Hangover

Physical effects that give discomfort to humans who heavily consumed alcohol

Dehydration

Causes headaches, fatigue, and dry mouth

Nausea

Irritates the stomach lining

vomiting; motiom sickness

Blood-Alcohol Concentration

What is BAC?

BAC

Is the amount of alcohol that has entered a person’s bloodstream at certain duration

Also called blood alcohol level (BAL)

Blood alcohol level

What is BAL?

Percentages

BAC is measured in ___

0.3 - 0.5% BAC

could lead to coma, brain damages, and death

Alcoholism

A condition when a person heavily consumes alcohol consistently which results to numerous body damages and malfunctions

Brain Stroke

A non-communicable disease which affects the arteries which carries blood to the brain resulting to brain damage

Also called brain stroke or plainly stroke

Cancer

Any malignant growth or tumor caused by and uncontrolled cell division which may spread to other parts of the body through lymphatic system or the blood stream

Carcinogen

Any substance that causes cancer

Cirrhosis

Condition when the liver is “scarred” due to heavy alcohol consumption

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

What is COPD?

COPD

A disease of smokers which worsens over time

Characterized by severe coughing, shortness of breath wheezing, and tightening of the chest

Dependence

Condition when a person needs a drug-like alcohol and cigarette in order for the body to function normally

Emphysema

Lung disease which worsens in time

Characterized by shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and expanded chest activity

Fatty Liver

Condition when the liver is being stored with fat from alcohol

Multipler Effect

Condition when alcohol is consumed simultaneously with any drug or medicine, causing impartments in the physical and mental functioning of the body

Tolerance

Condition when a person needs more alcohol to feel its original effects