Alcohol and it’s Effects Kelli Jernigan

The physical symptoms of alcohol depend on how much alcohol has been consumed and the person’s tolerance.

Short term effects: Less self-control Less balance Blackouts and loss of memory Nausea/sickness

Alcohol effects can range from uncontrolled, even irritating behavior to serious illness or death.

Drinking as little as 2 drinks can impair thinking.

It can even lower inhibitions (self- control) enough to cause behavioral changes ranging from being more talkative to poor decision making.

One of the serious affects is on coordination and reaction time when driving a vehicle.

This is the primary cause of a lot of car accidents.

Long-term drinking can increase the long-term effects of alcohol: Alcoholism Liver disease Diabetes Obesity

Alcoholism A disease where a person’s drinking habits are so bad that it affects all parts of their life.

Signs and symptoms: Becoming angry when asked about drinking Needing alcohol to function Finding excuses to drink Not eating a lot Behavior related to hiding alcohol

Can not stop or reduce drinking Memory loss, blackouts Morning shakes Nausea, vomiting Physical appearance neglect Violent episodes occur when drinking

There is no known cause for alcoholism, however, several factors may play a role: If your parents are alcoholic The presence of certain genes Modeling behavior seen in adults or peers

REVIEW List some short-term effects of alcoholism. Give examples of alcohol abuse. List symptoms of long-term problems. List the 3 factors that may play a role in alcoholism.

Alcohol affects the drinker’s mind, body and behavior.

The family and friends of alcoholics are also affected.

It may also affect all who associate with the drinker at school, work, in the community, on the road or even unborn children.

Alcohol abuse is associated with an increased risk of anger, domestic violence, divorce, rape, burglary, and assault.

Alcoholism can severely impact relationships with friends and family and cause isolation.

It can also lead to child abuse/neglect, and children can suffer emotional damage well into adulthood.

Being drunk or hung over during work hours has many consequences, too: Drop in productivity Loss of job Financial problems Loss of a home Effects on family members

The two most notable groups who stand to lose from drinking are The unborn child of a woman who drinks Those who are on the road or in the car with someone while they are under the influence

A pregnant woman who drinks can pass alcoholism on to her child, and the effects may not be seen until the child is born, or later.

The disease resulting from the exposure of the fetus to alcohol is called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).

The specific physical effects of exposing the fetus to alcohol vary, but can include the following: Brain damage Vision and hearing damage Low birth weight

Seizures Heart, kidney, liver defects Skeletal defects Facial deformities

Drunk driving is very dangerous, and greatly increases the risk of a car accidents, highway injuries and vehicular deaths.

Every single injury or death caused by drunk driving is 100% preventable.

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REVIEW How might alcohol abuse others? What are some of the consequences for being drunk at work? What are some of the consequences of FAS?

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