ALCOHOLS DRUGS

Teacher: Mr. Barnett

Group Members: David Hall, R. Hamilton, K. Clarke, K. McCarthy, K.
Gorden & N. Bennett
Date: October 24, 2019
subject: Biology
 • A drug is any substance which when
taken into the body, alters the body’s
What is a drug? function either physically and/or
psychologically
• An example of a drug is Alcohol
What are alcohols?
• An alcohol is any organic
compound in which the
hydroxyl functional group is
bond to a carbon.
• Our focus will be on the
primary alcohol Ethanol which
is used as a drug in beverages.
 The digestive system
• Alcohol can wear down the
lining of the stomach and
increase the production of
stomach acid, which can
contribute to ulcers. Alcohol
may also alter nutrient
breakdown, absorption,
transportation, storage, and
excretion, leading to nutrient
deficiencies and/or trouble
fully using nutrients. 
What are the physiological
effects of Alcohol abuse
 The lever
• When someone has too much
to drink, the alcohol left
unprocessed by
the liver circulates through
the bloodstream.
• Over time, with consistent
alcohol abuse, the liver may
become inflamed and/or
scarred. Conditions such as
fatty liver, alcoholic
hepatitis, fibrosis, and
cirrhosis may develop. A
person may also develop
What are the Physiological liver cancer

effects of Alcohol abuse?

 Pancreas
•  Alcohol prompts pancreatic
production of harmful
substances, which can lead to
pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is
inflammation of the pancreas
that impairs digestion

What are the Physiological

effects of Alcohol abuse?
  The central nervous system
• Thiamine, or vitamin
B1, deficiency associated with
chronic heavy drinking can lead
to Wernicke–Korsakoff
syndrome. Symptoms may
include confusion, impaired
coordination, learning
problems, and memory
difficulties. Liver disease can
also harm the brain, resulting in
symptoms such as sleep
changes, alterations in mood,
personality changes, depression,
anxiety, impaired concentration,
and incoordination. Too much
What are the Physiological alcohol may also hinder new
brain cell growth
effects of Alcohol abuse?
 The heart
Consuming too much alcohol is
linked to high blood pressure,
irregular heartbeat, trouble
pumping blood through the
body, blood clots, stroke,
cardiomyopathy (sagging,
stretched heart muscle), or heart
attack

What are the Physiological

effects of Alcohol abuse?
DON’T DO DRUGS
KIDS!
Short term effects of Alcohol intoxication
• Upset stomach
• Nausea
• Slurred speech
• Diarrhea
• Headaches
• Distorted vision and hearing
HOW DOES ALCOHOL
AFFECTS THE ECONOMY?
DRUNK DRIVING COST
According to National Road Safety Council, drivers in
2010 cost the economy an average of 12 jobs, reduced
the national economic output by 80,000and cut the
GDP by 40,000.Eliminating alcohol-related
accidents would result in more economic gains, they
added.
Alcohol is often a factor in homicides and suicides.
Crimes caused by individuals influenced by alcohol
put a strain on the criminal justice system, and inflict
costs for police officers, legal fees, and property repair.
What are the social impact of alcohol abuse?
• Drinking too much can also affect personal relationships. Usually the people close
to someone who regularly drinks too much are adversely affected.
• limited career opportunities due to a conviction for an alcohol-related offence
• impacts on work performance
• losing friends because of the way you act when you're drunk
• a limited group of friends, due to constantly socializing with other people who
drink to excess
• reduced sexual performance.