Alcoholism

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Alcoholism
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What Is Alcohol And Alcoholism

• Alcohol is a drink such as beer, wine and spirits
• Alcoholism is a word used when someone has a
  problem with alcohol
• People who have a problem with alcohol are called
  Alcoholics

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Drinking Alcohol vs. Alcoholism

• Just because you drink alcohol doesnt mean
  youre an alcoholic
• However, even drinking small amounts of alcohol
  may be very serious depending on the
  circumstances, like drinking and driving or
  drinking when your pregnant
• The main thing is to make sure that when it comes
  to alcohol you are legally old enough (21yrs old)
  and drink responsibly.

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The Facts About Alcohol

• Approximately 113 million Americans age 12 and
  over currently use alcohol.
• 75 of the population believes that alcohol
  creates the most problems in our society.
• Alcoholics who wont stop drinking can shorten
  their life expectancy by 10 to 15 years

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The Facts About Alcohol

• Alcohol use is involved in
• One half of all murders, accidental deaths, and
  suicides.
• Almost half of all
  fatal automobile accidents
• One half of all crimes.
• One third of drowning,
  boating accidents,
  and aviation (plane) deaths.

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Alcohol is a Gateway Drug

• Individuals who try alcohol have greater chances
  of using stronger drugs.

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The Effects of Alcohol on the Brain and Body

• Once consumed alcohol enters the blood stream and
  enters the brain.
• It depresses the central nervous system
• Interferes with reflexes and coordination,
  reaction time, eyesight, and depth perception
• Reduces Inhibitions ( affects your judgment)

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The Effects of Alcohol on the Brain and Body

• Slow blood circulation
• Weaken bones and muscles
• Decrease you bodies immunity (Cause you to become
  sick more often)

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Diseases Caused by Alcoholism (Long Term Effects)

• Liver disease
• Chronic gastritis (stomach problems)
• Ulcers (sores in the stomach)
• Cancer of the digestive tract
• Kidney damage
• Brain disorders (depression, memory, judgment,
  and learning ability)
• Damage to unborn (Fetal alcohol syndrome)
• Malnutrition ( your body becomes unhealthy)
• Cardiovascular Disease (heart disease)

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Pat and Chris Story
Pat and Chris, like other students learned about
the dangers of alcohol in class.
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Pat and Chriss Story
Pat didnt learn to say no, but Chris learned
not to give in to peer pressure and TV
commercials.
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Pat and Chriss Story
Although Pat did not appear to be at risk of
becoming an alcoholic, he gave up playing ball
with everyone else so he could drink.
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Pat and Chriss Story
After a short time Pats teacher noticed a change
and referred Pat to the Student Assistance
Program.
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Pat and Chriss Story
Pat was referred to a counselor who decided that
inpatient treatment wasnt necessary, but Pat
had to attend outpatient treatment everyday
after school.
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Pat and Chriss Story
After several weeks Pat was finally released
form treatment, and began an after care program.