1. ALCOHOL
HEALTH
MR. GARDNER

2. TERMINOLOGY Addiction – physical need (oxygen, water, food and sleep)
Withdrawal – body’s attempt to return to normal when one stops drug use
Early stage – cold-like symptoms: watery eyes, runny nose
Late stage – flu-like symptoms: cramps, vomiting, diarrhea

3. TERMINOLOGY
Habit – psychological: makes us feel comfortable (writing & sleeping)
Tolerance – get used to something; need more to get the same effects
Denial – refuse to believe the truth
Co-dependency – 1 person loves another (who is addicted to a drug) & the first person will deny the loved one’s problem

4. ALCOHOL MOST ABUSED DRUG IN HISTORY
No barriers (any age, gender, race culture)
Estimated – 1 of 10 drinkers of alcohol are alcoholics

5. TYPES OF DRINKERS Occasional Social Rarely uses
Special events (holidays)
<2 drinks
Social
Uses when others use
Peer pressure

6. TYPES OF DRINKERS Problem Alcoholic – damages relationships with:
Needs no reason to use
Anytime/Anyplace
Alcoholic – damages relationships with:
Family and friends
Occupation/reputation/self-esteem
Personality changes
Health suffers

7. TEENAGERS’ REASON FOR USE
Peer pressure – fit in with a group
Curiosity – need to know
Rebellion – show independence
Tradition – normal behavior in the home environment

8. TEENAGERS’ REASON FOR USE
Pleasure
Like the feeling, the taste & effects
Reducers of INHIBITIONS – self control
Maturity – an adult activity
Convenient – easily obtained