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Alcohol

Alcohol. Alcohol Is A Drug. A drug is a chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a person’s body or behavior Alcohol acts as a powerful depressant. Teens And Alcohol. Teens are influenced by their peers, their family and the media to drink

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Alcohol

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  1. Alcohol

  2. Alcohol Is A Drug • A drug is a chemical substance that is taken to cause changes in a person’s body or behavior • Alcohol acts as a powerful depressant

  3. Teens And Alcohol • Teens are influenced by their peers, their family and the media to drink • Teens with friends and family who do not drink are less likely to drink • Teens with friends and family who do drink are more likely to drink

  4. Risks Of Underage Drinking • Being injured or killed in a car accident • Committing or being the victim of assault or violence • Long-term brain damage • Problems with alcohol later in life • Suspension from school, sports, or other activities

  5. Effects Of Intoxication • As intoxication takes effect, drinkers begin to lose judgment and self-control • Intoxication also decreases a drinkers’ natural fears • Intoxication could possibly result in complete personality changes • A person who drinks too much may suffer a blackout, this is when the drinker cannot recall a certain point in time

  6. Long-Term Risks • Adults over age 21 who use alcohol responsibly usually are not at risk of developing long-term health problems related to alcohol • Heavy drinking, however, can cause serious damage to the body over time • Long-Term risks such as: • Brain damage • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) • Liver damage • Heart disease • Digestive problems

  7. Treatment • With appropriate treatment, the progress of alcoholism can be stopped • Alcoholics can lead productive, happy lives if they stop drinking completely • There are three steps in an alcoholic’s recovery: • Acknowledge the problem • Detoxification • Rehabilitation

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