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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Alcohol and College Students
500,000 students between the ages of 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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”

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

11. 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.”

12. 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

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

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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

17. Online Resources http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/

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

19. ANY QUESTIONS???

20. Have a safe and wonderful spring break!