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Adolescent Alcohol Abuse

Adolescent Alcohol Abuse. Mrs. Hauber Sociology. Adolescence. Series of Challenges Puberty, Identity, Social Acceptance Changes & Development Intellectual, Physical, Emotional “Everyone Else is Doing It, Why Can’t I”. Problems & Pressures. Leading Contributor to Injury Death

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Adolescent Alcohol Abuse

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  1. Adolescent Alcohol Abuse Mrs. Hauber Sociology

  2. Adolescence • Series of Challenges • Puberty, Identity, Social Acceptance • Changes & Development • Intellectual, Physical, Emotional “Everyone Else is Doing It, Why Can’t I”

  3. Problems & Pressures • Leading Contributor to Injury Death • Becomes a Disorder during Life Span • Increasing Social Status with Peers • Academic Performance & Distress “Time is never wasted when your wasted all the time”

  4. Personal Stories • Peer Pressure

  5. Data on Alcohol Consumption Teens who have tried alcohol: • 75% of 12th graders • 66% of 10th graders • 40% of 8th graders Binge Drinking • 11% of 8th graders • 22% of 10th graders • 29% of 12 graders

  6. Effects on Academics • Reduction in Academic Performance • Grades, Attendance, Truancy, Discipline • Loss of interest in Activities • Sports, Clubs, Family Events

  7. Physical Effects • Hangovers • Regrettable Behaviors • Arguments, Vandalism, Crime, Assault • Sexual Activity • Death • Automobile Accident, Alcohol Poisoning

  8. What is Alcoholism? • Alcohol dependence is the medical term for alcohol addiction or alcoholism • One of the most pervasive serious disorders in the U.S. • Costs, treatment & medical conditions • $50 billion/year • $100 billion/year in lost productivity

  9. Contributing Factors • External Family Pressures • Peer Pressure & Social Acceptance • Pop Culture • Movies, Music, Television, Celebrities • Family Distress & Academic Pressure • Issues in family cohesiveness • Low academics and lack of motivation

  10. Alleviating Factors • Parental Support & Monitoring • Knowing where adolescents are at • Attending adolescent activities • Family Cohesiveness/Communication • Family Bond is strong & positive • Minimizing Peer Pressure • Not depended on family ed./income • Social Economic Status not a factor

  11. Short Term Effects • Adolescents addicted to alcohol quicker than adults • Quitting Extracurricular Activities • Sports, clubs, pets, family events • Alcohol related automobile accidents • Leading cause of death & disabilities

  12. Short Term Effects • Increase likelihood of punitive actions • Crime • Delinquency • Truancy • Sexual Activity • Depression • Anger Management • Academic Performance • Dropping out of School • Neurological Damage

  13. Long Term Effects • Consequences • Health, Family, Goals, Careers • Addiction & Dependency • Affecting Cost of Living & Life Choices • Low Academic Achievement • Affecting Social Status & Professional Skills

  14. Long Term Effects • Health Risks • Liver, Cirrhosis, Weight Gain, Blood Pressure • Damage to Neurological Connections • Irreplaceable at a mature & advanced age • Limit to Lifestyle & Activities • Appearance, Self Image, Attitude to others • Increase Dependency Coping Mechanism

  15. Legal Issues • Crime • Theft, Assault, Battery & Murder • Drunk Driving • Jail, Attorney, Insurance, Vehicle Repairs • Abusive Behavior • Threat, Harassment, Aggressiveness • Discipline at School • Fighting, Stealing, Vandalism & Truancy

  16. Video Clip • Teen Drinking Kills Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVLivrnh154&feature=player_detailpage

  17. Resources • Drug & Alcohol Abuse Info/Ref Nat. Inst. on Drug & Alcohol Abuse (800) 729-6686 available 24 hours Referral to alcohol & drug prevention & treatment program & services • Action Parent & Teen Support (800) 367-8336 in Santa Clarita Bilingual Services (English & Spanish)

  18. Resources • Al-Anon Family Group, Inc. (888) 684-6444 referral to 500 groups in LA County • Alcoholics Anonymous/Administration (323) 936-4343 & (323) 735-2089 24 hours self help information English, Spanish, Russian

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