How Much is too much??? By Aysun Y Livingston

ALCOHOL What is Moderate Alcohol Use? Up to two drinks per day for men One drink per day for women and older adults How much is too much? Drinks Per Week Drinks Per Occasion Men More Than 14 More Than 4 Women More Than 7 More Than 3 pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh23-1/05-14.pdf

WHAT IS ONE DRINK? One 12 ounce bottle or can of beer or wine cooler 8-9 ounce malt liquor One 5 ounce glass of wine 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits

ALCOHOL DUI Date Rape Harming Self Harming Others Loss of Control Risks Safety tips DUI Date Rape Harming Self Harming Others Loss of Control Alcohol Poisoning Alcohol Abuse Alcohol Dependence Go out with trusted friends Set boundaries Take turns to be the designated driver Know your limits Get Help www.alcoholscreening.com

Alcohol and College Students 500,000 students between the ages of 18-24 are unintentionally injured under the influence of alcohol 1,400 die each year due to alcohol-related injuries 600,000 students are assaulted by another student that has been drinking 22.8% of young adults reported driving under the influence Over 44% of full time college students reported consuming five or more drinks on the same occasion at least once in the past 30 days http://risky.acep.org/

40-50% of fatal motor vehicle crashes 60% of fatal burn injuries ALCOHOL AND INJURY Alcohol is a factor in: 60-70% of homicides 40% of suicides 40-50% of fatal motor vehicle crashes 60% of fatal burn injuries 60% of drowsiness 40% of fatal falls Nearly 50% of severely injured trauma patients are injured while under the influence of alcohol

Failure to fulfill major work, school, or home responsibilities ALCOHOL ABUSE Alcohol abuse is as a pattern of drinking that result in one or more of the following situations within a 12-month period: Failure to fulfill major work, school, or home responsibilities Drinking in situations that are physically dangerous, such as driving a car or operating machinery Having recurring alcohol-related legal problems, such as being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or for physically hurting someone while drunk Continued drinking despite having ongoing relationship problems that are caused or worsened by the drinking

Symptoms can be mild or severe, and may include: ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL Symptoms can be mild or severe, and may include: Shakiness Sweats Anxiety Irritability Fatigue Depression Headaches Insomnia Nightmares Decreased appetite

BINGE DRINKING Binge Drinking is the heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time. Why Do People Binge Drink? Peer pressure Curiosity Reduce stress To feel older To feel “good”

RISKS OF BINGE DRINKING Alcohol Poisoning Impaired Judgment Physical Health Mental Health Alcoholism

Symptoms of Alcohol dependence (Alcoholism) Craving: A strong need, or compulsion to drink. Loss of control: The inability to limit one’s drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, occur when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol in order to “get high.”

BIOLOGICAL FACTORS If one parent is alcoholic the likelihood of a child becoming dependent increases by nearly three times. If both parents are alcoholic the likelihood of alcohol dependence increased about five times. Dr. Smith's PowerPoint

Unprotected intercourse Interpersonal violence victimization Alcohol and Sex Sexual assault Date rape Unprotected intercourse Interpersonal violence victimization

Alcohol & Sleep Performance Shorter sleep duration Later bed times & Later rise times Effects Learning and Academic Performance Royce A. Singleton, JR,. PH.D., and Amy r. Wolfson, PH.D.

Alcohol &Academic Performance Alcohol use disrupts Learning and Memory Miss class Perform poorly on test or project Fall behind school work Lower GPA Alcohol Consumption →Sleep Patterns →Daytime Alertness →Academic Performance Royce A. Singleton, jr,. PH.D., and Amy r. Wolfson, PH.D.

Reminder Safety Tips Do not drink & Drive Always go out with buddies Know your limits (how much is too much?) Get good night sleep and rest Set your boundaries

Online Resources http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/ http://www.globalrph.com/blood_alcohol_calculator.htm http://www.uccs.edu/~counsel/resource%20splash.htm

Community Resources 2-1-1 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Phone: (719) 573-5020 (24-hour Hotline) BRIDGE TO AWARENESS COUNSELING CENTER Phone: (719)-390-4652

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