Alcoh ol !

Alcoh ol !

WHAT IS ALCOHOL A DEPRESSANT THAT SLOWS DOWN THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND THE BRAIN

Alcohol Affects any age, sex, socioeconomic group, race, religion, ethnicity- it does not discriminate.

Standard Alcohol Drink 12 ounces of beer 1.5 ounces of 80 proof distilled spirits 5 ounces of wine

WHAT IS AN ALCOHOL PROBLEM Any type of condition caused by drinking Can harm the drinker directly Jeopardizes the drinker’s well being Or places others at risk

EARLY SIGNS OF AN ALCOHOL PROBLEM Alcohol a significant part of Social/interpersonal activities Heavy or regular alcohol Consumption Frequent Intoxication Legal Problems

TYPES OF ALCOHOL PROBLEMS BINGE DRINKING ALCOHOL ABUSE ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE

HOW DOES IT DEVELOP Stress Environment Marital problems Depression Escaping Reality Work Problems

BINGE DRINKING Consuming a large amount of alcohol in a very short amount to time Five or more drinks at one sitting for males Three or more Drinks at One sitting for females

Symptoms of Binge Drinking Having trouble with authorities Hangovers experiencing injuries Damaging to property More incidents of assaults

Alcohol Abuse Regular usage that is turning into dependency Alcohol Related consequences Can also be Binge Drinking Continue drinking despite knowledge drinking causes problems

ALCOHOL ABUSE SYMPTOMS Neglect of Responsibilities Legal difficulties Alcohol Consumption in physically dangerous circumstances Drinking and driving Drinking while pregnant

Alcohol Dependence Most severe type of Alcohol problem Recognizable symptoms Referred to as ALCOHOLISM Chronic and Often progressive disease

Symptoms of Alcohol Dependence Cravings Impaired Control Tolerance Strong need or compulsion to drink Inability to limit ones drink Need for increasing amount of alcohol In order to feel its effects

ALCOHOL Changes Perceptions/Focus Things seem a lot worse than they really are

ALCOHOL Shortens Our Fuse DECISIONS are made Quickly, without thought of Consequences or Repercussions

ALCOHOL is a Mood Intensifier Angry - You get Angrier Depressed – You get More Depressed Sad – You get Sadder

ALCOHOL ABUSE Increases the Potential for affects our BRAIN VIOLENT BEHAVIOR Takes Away Our our THINKIN G

Abuse of ALCOHOL The “Quick Trigger” QUICK TO RETALIATE Take Offense Strike Out

Abuse of ALCOHOL Creates new problems Causes problems to grow Shrinks our resources Decisions are based on EMOTIONS Not thought or reason

Abuse of ALCOHOL Increases the potential For suicide attempt/gesture Changes our ATTITUDES and VALUES Alters our PERSONALITY Causes us to be UNPREDICTABLE

Alcohol and violent behaviors Assault & Battery 62% Domestic Violence 14% Manslaughter 68% Rape 42% 36% of convicted violent offenders reported drinking at the time or the offense

Remember Alcohol Can get worse over time (Tolerance/addiction) Impairs you (even though you don’t realize) Changes you (you do things you would normally not do)

HOW CAN WE CHANGE THIS?

What’s the Solution?

BEFORE ALCOHOL There are Alternatives 1 - Call a Friend 2 - Take a Walk 3 - See a Professional 4 - Call a Help Line 5 - Do Something Fun

if You Drink, Drink Responsibly. 1. Don’t Drive 2. Don’t Drink Excessively 3. Switch to NonAlcoholic drinks before trouble starts

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