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Alcohol

Alcohol. Kendell Hodgden. consumption and social impact of alcohol consumption in Wisconsin. Social drinking can lead to a lot of underage parties, parents that host, etc. Social drinking can also lead to drinking and driving. “ Standard Measure of Alcohol”. .

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Alcohol

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  1. Alcohol Kendell Hodgden

  2. consumption and social impact of alcohol consumption in Wisconsin. • Social drinking can lead to a lot of underage parties, parents that host, etc. • Social drinking can also lead to drinking and driving

  3. “Standard Measure of Alcohol”. “The Standard Measure of Alcohol In the United States, a standard drink is any drink that contains 0.6 ounces (14.0 grams or 1.2 tablespoons) of pure alcohol. Generally, this amount of pure alcohol is found in • 12-ounces of regular beer or wine cooler. • 8-ounces of malt liquor. • 5-ounces of wine. • 1.5-ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits or liquor (e.g., gin, rum, vodka, whiskey).”(CDC)

  4. signs and symptoms of alcohol dependence. Signs: • Drinking to relieve stress/relax • Drinking is more important than personal relationships • Have had many legal issues due to drinking problems • Drinking instead of doing your work, chores, etc. • No longer have control over how much you drink • You want to quit but can’t

  5. withdrawal effects from alcohol. • Anxiety or jumpiness • Shakiness or trembling • Sweating • Nausea and vomiting • Insomnia • Depression • Irritable • Not hungry • Headache • Hallucinations • Seizures • agitated

  6. identifies short term health risks • ◦Reduced concentration • ◦Lack of co-ordination and slower reflexes • ◦Loss of inhibitions and more confidence • ◦Flushed appearance • ◦Blurred vision and slurred speech • ◦Intense moods, e.g. aggression, elation, depression • ◦Headache • ◦Nausea and vomiting • ◦Injuries associated with falls, accidents, violence and intentional self harm • ◦accidents • ◦Blacking out

  7. identifies long term health risks “Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases, neurological impairments and social problems. These include but are not limited to— • Neurological problems, including dementia, stroke and neuropathy.14, 15 • Cardiovascular problems, including myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation and hypertension.16 • Psychiatric problems, including depression, anxiety, and suicide.17 • Social problems, including unemployment, lost productivity, and family problems.18, 19 • Cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, colon, and breast.20 In general, the risk of cancer increases with increasing amounts of alcohol. • Liver diseases, including— ◦Alcoholic hepatitis. • Cirrhosis, which is among the 15 leading causes of all deaths in the United States.21 • Among persons with Hepatitis C virus, worsening of liver function and interference with medications used to treat this condition.22 Other gastrointestinal problems, including pancreatitis and gastritis.”(CDC)

  8. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Effects. • http://www.nofas.org/ • Using or abusing alcohol during pregnancy • No "safe" level of alcohol use during pregnancy has been established. Larger amounts of alcohol appear to increase the problems. Binge drinking is more harmful than drinking small amounts of alcohol. “A baby with fetal alcohol syndrome may have the following symptoms: • Poor growth while the baby is in the womb and after birth • Decreased muscle tone and poor coordination • Delayed development and problems in three or more major areas: thinking, speech, movement, or social skills • Heart defects such as ventricular septal defect (VSD) or atrial septal defect (ASD) • Problems with the face, including: ◦Narrow, small eyes with large epicanthal folds • Small head • Small upper jaw • Smooth groove in upper lip • Smooth and thin upper lip”(NIH)

  9. an individual or group activity for clients to reflect on their use and promotes treatment/recovery • the Milwaukee County Coalition to Prevent Substance Abuse plans to focus on preventing underage drinking. One challenge is to change the permissive alcohol attitudes of adults. • The beacon house • AA

  10. Refrences • Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Help for Alcoholism and Alcohol Use Problems. (n.d.). Helpguide helps you help yourself and others. Retrieved April 17, 2013, from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/alcohol_abuse • CDC - Fact Sheets-Alcohol Use And Health - Alcohol. (n.d.). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved April 17, 2013, from http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm • Short-term Side Effects of Alcohol? Facts about Alcohol. (n.d.). DrinkWise Australia - Alcohol and Kids Advice for Parents - Facts about Alcohol -. Retrieved April 17, 2013, from http://www.drinkwise.org.au/you-alcohol/alcohol-facts/short-term-harm/

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