Lesson 3 This is a healthy liver. This is a liver damaged by alcohol use. The costs of alcohol use are far-reaching and relate to individual, family, and community health. Alcohol, the Individual, and Society

Lesson 3 Identify the goals of Healthy People 2010 to reduce risk behaviors associated with alcohol use Compare the effects of alcohol use on body systems and the risk of disease caused by alcohol use Describe the harmful effects of alcohol on a fetus List community health-related services for prevention and treatment of alcoholism and alcohol use In this lesson, you will learn to: Lesson Objectives

Lesson 3 Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Abuse In teens, alcohol use can interfere with growth and development. Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Body

Lesson 3 Alcohol passes from the mother’s body into the bloodstream of the fetus. Unlike the adult liver, the fetus’s liver is not developed enough to process the alcohol. As a result, a female who drinks during pregnancy risks permanent damage to the fetus. Infants born to mothers who drink during pregnancy may be at risk of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) Effects of Alcohol During Pregnancy Alcohol During Pregnancy

Lesson 3 An FAS baby may be born with a small head and deformities of the face, hands, or feet. Heart, liver, and kidney defects, as well as vision and hearing problems, are common. FAS babies experience slow growth and coordination and have difficulties with learning, attention, memory, and problem solving. Effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Alcohol During Pregnancy

Lesson 3 One of the most devastating effects of alcohol use is alcoholism. alcoholism Alcoholism is characterized by an impaired ability to study, work, and socialize normally. What Is Alcoholism? Alcoholism

Lesson 3 Some alcoholics may display harmful behaviors, such as drunken driving and violent or aggressive actions.alcoholics Others may become quiet and withdrawn. Alcoholism isn’t limited to any age, race, ethnic, or socioeconomic group. Regardless of background, alcoholics can develop serious health problems, such as cirrhosis of the liver and brain damage. Alcoholics Alcoholism

Lesson 3 Craving Loss of control Physical dependence Tolerance Health, family, and legal problems Symptoms Displayed by Alcoholics Alcoholism

Lesson 3 The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that children of alcoholics are four times more likely than other children to become alcoholics. Other environmental factors — such as family, friends, culture, peer pressure, availability of alcohol, and stress — also put a person at risk for alcoholism. There is, however, one guarantee: You can protect yourself against this disease by making the healthy choice to stay alcohol free. Factors Affecting Alcoholics Alcoholism

Lesson 3 Stages of Alcoholism Stage 1—Abuse: Typically, alcoholism begins with social drinking in an attempt to relax. Over time, a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol to manage stress develops. Stage 2—Dependence: The person reaches a point where he or she cannot stop drinking and is physically dependent on the drug. Stage 3—Addiction: In the final stage of alcoholism, drinking is the most important thing in a person’s life. Alcoholism

Lesson 3 Effects of Alcoholism Often, alcoholism has indirect, as well as direct, effects on people associated with alcoholics. These people may be involved in a process known as codependency. Codependents learn to ignore their own needs and focus their energy and emotions on the needs of the alcoholic. In the process, codependents lose their trust in others, their self-esteem, and, at times, their own health. Effects on Family and Society

Lesson 3 Dealing with Alcoholism Although alcoholism cannot be cured, it can be treated through recovery.recovery Counseling and medication can help an alcohol user set goals to deal with problems of alcohol abuse. Sobriety is a lifelong commitment. Many resources are available to help people who have a drinking problem.Sobriety Help is also available for the families and friends of problem drinkers. Treatment for Alcohol Abuse

Lesson 3 Steps to Recovery Treatment for Alcohol Abuse

Lesson 3 Where to Get Help for Alcohol Abuse Treatment for Alcohol Abuse

Lesson 3 Q. A group of alcohol-related birth defects, including physical and mental problems, is known as _____. 1.fetal alcohol syndrome 2.alcoholism 3.sobriety 4.domestic violence Choose the appropriate option. Quick Review

Lesson 3 A. A group of alcohol-related birth defects, including physical and mental problems, is known as fetal alcohol syndrome. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

Lesson 3 Quick Review Q. Sobriety is living without an excess of alcohol. Sobriety doesn’t need to become a lifelong commitment because alcoholism is curable. Choose the appropriate option. True False

Lesson 3 A. False. Sobriety is living without an excess of alcohol. Sobriety needs to become a lifelong commitment because alcoholism is incurable. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

Lesson 3 Quick Review Q. Which of the following are three steps that an alcoholic must take to recovery? 1.Admission, abstinence for a week, controlled drinking 2.Admission, detoxification, and recovery 3.Admission, counseling, controlled drinking 4.Admission, self-counseling, cut back on alcoholic habits

Lesson 3 A. 2. Admission, detoxification, and recovery Steps an alcoholic must take to recovery include admission, detoxification, and recovery. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

Lesson 3 Quick Review Q. Alcoholism can have devastating effects on people associated with an alcoholic. Choose the appropriate option. True False

Lesson 3 A. True. Alcoholism can have devastating effects on people associated with an alcoholic. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

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Lesson 3 A. Correct! A group of alcohol-related birth defects, including physical and mental problems, is known as fetal alcohol syndrome. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

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Lesson 3 A. Correct! Sobriety is living without an excess of alcohol. Sobriety needs to become a lifelong commitment because alcoholism is incurable. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

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Lesson 3 A. Correct! Steps an alcoholic must take to recovery include the following: admission, detoxification, and recovery. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

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Lesson 3 A. Correct! Alcoholism can have devastating effects on people associated with an alcoholic. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

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Lesson 3 Alcohol passes from the mother’s body into the bloodstream of the fetus. Unlike the adult liver, the fetus’s liver is not developed enough to process the alcohol. As a result, a female who drinks during pregnancy risks permanent damage to the fetus. Infants born to mothers who drink during pregnancy may be at risk of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Effects of Alcohol During Pregnancy Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a group of alcohol- related birth defects that include physical and mental problems. Alcohol During Pregnancy

Lesson 3 One of the most devastating effects of alcohol use is alcoholism. Alcoholism is characterized by an impaired ability to study, work, and socialize normally. What Is Alcoholism? Alcoholism is a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol. Alcoholism

Lesson 3 Some alcoholics may display harmful behaviors, such as drunken driving and violent or aggressive actions. Others may become quiet and withdrawn. Alcoholism isn’t limited to any age, race, ethnic, or socioeconomic group. Regardless of background, alcoholics can develop serious health problems, such as cirrhosis of the liver and brain damage. Alcoholics An alcoholic is an addict who is dependent on alcohol. Alcoholism

Lesson 3 Although alcoholism cannot be cured, it can be treated through recovery.recovery Counseling and medication can help an alcohol user set goals to deal with problems of alcohol abuse. Sobriety is a lifelong commitment. Many resources are available to help people who have a drinking problem.Sobriety Help is also available for the families and friends of problem drinkers. Recovery is the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life. Dealing with Alcoholism Treatment for Alcohol Abuse

Lesson 3 Dealing with Alcoholism Although alcoholism cannot be cured, it can be treated through recovery.recovery Counseling and medication can help an alcohol user set goals to deal with problems of alcohol abuse. Sobriety is a lifelong commitment. Many resources are available to help people who have a drinking problem.Sobriety Help is also available for the families and friends of problem drinkers. Sobriety is living without alcohol. Treatment for Alcohol Abuse