1. The effects of alcohol abuse
Learning Outcome:
All will be able to identify the effects of alcohol abuse
Most will be able to explain the short and long term effects of alcohol abuse

2. Why do people drink?
In pairs write down as many reasons why people might drink.
Decide on two reasons to share with the rest of the class. Write it down on post-its and stick it on the board 
2 minutes

3. Reasons why people drink are..... Fitting in social groups
Part of American culture is to “celebrate” with alcohol (think NY Eve, winning a team championship…
Social influence
Reasons why people drink are.....
Peer pressure
Personal problems
Fitting in social groups
Trying to act grown up
Job loss
Stress relief
Escapism

4. Describe what you see in this picture
Great Party!! I am having so much FUN!! Yeahh!!! I

5. What do you see in these pictures?
Why did I drink last night?? Ohhh I feel SICK!..never again... And WHO DYED MY HAIR??....
Drinking alcohol is socially accepted in many cultures and can be pleasurable in moderation.
However, alcohol is addictive and excessive drinking causes many illnesses and problems

6. Regularly drinking too much alcohol can have an effect on an individual
Activity 1: Working in pairs- write down as many things that can happen to a person when they drink alcohol
For example, get into a fight, memory loss etc….

7. The effects of alcohol abuse…
Liver damage (Cirrhosis)
Obesity
Reddened skin
Stomach ulcers
Heart disease
Depression
Insomnia
High blood pressure
Memory loss
Confusion
Alcohol dependency
Mouth, throat, breast cancer
Lack of money

8. Stomach absorbs alcohol into the blood.
When alcohol enters the body it soon effects the brain, carried there by the bloodstream.
When alcohol effects the brain it alters its function. Affecting our ability to make judgements.

9. Effects of alcohol abuse
Feeling good
Loss of self-control
Lack of inhibition
Lack of money
Social relationships destroyed
Slow reaction time – brain areas affected
Alcohol dependence
Cirrhosis of the liver
Vulnerability to accidents
Depression
Weakened immune system – more infections
Damage to brain – can lead to coma followed by death
Short-term effects
Long-term effects

10. Discussion Name three effects of alcohol abuse
Explain one long-term effect of alcohol

11. Learning outcomes
All will be able to identify the effects of alcohol abuse
Most will be able to explain the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol abuse