LESSON 3 ALCOHOL AND ITS EFFECTS Physical and Social

LESSON 3 ALCOHOL AND ITS EFFECTS Physical and Social

We will LEARNING OBJECTIVES Learn about how alcohol affects the body. Explore the consequences of drinking to excess for both the drinker and others around them.

I will be able to Explain the short- and long- INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES term effects of alcohol on bodily functions. Explain the potential consequences of drinking to excess for both the drinker and others around them. Assess the responsibilities people have towards others when they chooses to drink.

GROUND RULES How will we behave in today’s session? Respect Listen No personal info Not laughed at Where to get help? Ask it basket It’s OK not to know Confidentiality OK to pass

ICE BREAKER: Four Hoops In 4 groups, visit each hula hoop in turn and discuss the statements that are in each one. Decide whether the statement true or false. Think of other drugs (legal or illegal) that might be one of the below. Statements: Alcohol is a stimulant Alcohol is a depressant Alcohol is a pain killer Alcohol is hallucinogenic (changes what people see/hear) Discuss as a whole group.

On your screens, open up interactive body talkaboutalcohol.com/interactive-body/ Scroll over the interactive body and write down a fact you didn’t know before

ALCOHOL ALCOHOLAND ANDPHYSICAL PHYSICALEFFECTS EFFECTS How Howtoo toomuch muchalcohol alcoholaffects affectsthe thebody body Working in pairs or small groups, complete the worksheet Which are short term and which are long term effects? See how you did with the answer sheets or online at talkaboutalcohol.com/interactive-body/

ALCOHOL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS What happens to alcohol in the body? When someone swallows alcohol, it goes into their tummy. It is then absorbed into the bloodstream. How quickly alcohol travels into the blood stream depends on: The amount of alcohol and type of drink How quickly the person is drinking Whether they have a full or empty stomach Body size and weight Whether they’re male of female The amount of alcohol in someone’s blood stream is measured as ‘blood alcohol concentration’ (BAC). This is what the police measure to see if someone has drunk alcohol and driven a car.

ALCOHOL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS What happens to alcohol in the body short term? Most of the alcohol in our body is broken down by the liver (90%), but is can only metabolise one unit an hour. If someone drinks quickly or heavily, too much alcohol accumulates in their blood stream and organs. It also rushes to their brain and affects signals to their body A little alcohol can make someone feel relaxed and happy, but this will change as they drink more. Teenagers are far more likely to hurt themselves or someone else after drinking.

Heading ALCOHOL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS What happens to long term health if someone regularly drinks a lot of alcohol? Increased risk of becoming addicted to alcohol Increased risk of: Liver disease Some cancers Heart problems Adversely affected brain function and mental state.

ALCOHOL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS When should adults not drink at all? When planning to drive When working at heights, with electrical equipment or in other positions of responsibility While on certain medications – it’s always best to check with a doctor if unsure When pregnant Before or after energetic sport (alcohol is dehydrating)

SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL Just a few drinks - Anna’s story Think about alternative decisions Anna could have made during the evening. What else could have happened, could things have been worse? Have any laws been broken? Did Anna put anyone else in danger? Think about the speed she is drinking, pacing with soft drinks and eating, as well as the physical effects of her night out

SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL Just a few drinks

SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL Consequences Match the consequence to the number of drinks. Discuss your choices as a group. When would each consequence be most likely to happen to someone? Which consequences are lower risk and which are higher? How might drinking affect the likelihood of each consequence happening? Under which circumstances should people never drink?

SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL Consequences Are these consequences more or less likely to happen, the more someone drinks? When should someone not drink at all? laugh If pregnant Injure themself/ someone else

SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL Consequences Are these consequences more or less likely to happen, the more someone drinks? When should someone not drink at all? Relax Say something regrettable

SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL Consequences Are these consequences more or less likely to happen, the more someone drinks? When should someone not drink at all? look an idiot

SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL Match Numbers activity (Accessed via talkaboutalcohol.com/match-nu mbers/ )

SOCIAL SOCIAL AND AND PHYSICAL PHYSICAL EFFECTS EFFECTS OF OF ALCOHOL ALCOHOL Extension Extension activity activity -- You, You, friends friends and and strangers strangers Complete Activity 1 and 2 and discuss your choices. Does getting drunk affect just the drinker or other people? What might these consequences be? How can we behave in a responsible way?

WHAT HAVE WE COVERED TODAY? We have Discovered the short term and long term effects of alcohol on body functions. Found out what happens to alcohol when it enters and leaves the body. Explored what the possible consequences of drinking too much alcohol can be, both for other people and the drinker. Considered what our responsibilities are towards other people.

SIGNPOSTING where can I get help? LOCAL HELP Please add in your local agencies NATIONAL HELP Childline: (childline.org.uk) 0800 11 11 (Freephone) Drinkline: 0300 123 1110 Adfam: (adfam.org.uk) 0207 553 7640 Alateen: 0207 403 0888 We Are With You: (wearewithyou.org.uk)

CAN YOU WHAT CAN YOU REMEMBER? Explain 2 short term and 2 long term effects of too much alcohol on the body? State which organ breaks down alcohol in the body? Name 2 possible risky consequences of drinking too much alcohol? Name 2 things you could do to help someone who has drunk too much alcohol?

HOMEWORK Go to the Interactive Learning Zone www.talkaboutalcohol.com Make a poster showing the physical and social effects of alcohol consumption and its potential risks