2. Alcohol !

3. WHAT IS ALCOHOL A DEPRESSANT THAT SLOWS DOWN THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND THE BRAIN

4. Affects any age, sex, socio- economic group, race, religion, ethnicity- it does not discriminate. Alcohol

5. Standard Alcohol Drink 12 ounces of beer 5 ounces of wine 1.5 ounces of 80 proof distilled spirits

6. WHAT IS AN ALCOHOL PROBLEM Any type of condition caused by drinking Can harm the drinker directly Jeopardizes the drinker’s well being Or places others at risk

7. EARLY SIGNS OF AN ALCOHOL PROBLEM Heavy or regular alcohol Consumption Frequent Intoxication Alcohol a significant part of Social/interpersonal activities Legal Problems

8. TYPES OF ALCOHOL PROBLEMS BINGE DRINKING ALCOHOL ABUSE ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE

9. HOW DOES IT DEVELOP Stress Depression Escaping Reality Marital problems Work Problems Environment

10. BINGE DRINKING Consuming a large amount of alcohol in a very short amount to time Five or more drinks at one sitting for males Three or more Drinks at One sitting for females

11. Symptoms of Binge Drinking Having trouble with authorities Damaging to property Hangovers experiencing injuries More incidents of assaults

12. Alcohol Abuse Regular usage that is turning into dependency Can also be Binge Drinking Alcohol Related consequences Continue drinking despite knowledge drinking causes problems

13. ALCOHOL ABUSE SYMPTOMS Neglect of Responsibilities Legal difficulties Alcohol Consumption in physically dangerous circumstances Drinking and driving Drinking while pregnant

14. Alcohol Dependence Referred to as ALCOHOLISM Most severe type of Alcohol problem Chronic and Often progressive disease Recognizable symptoms

15. Symptoms of Alcohol Dependence Cravings Strong need or compulsion to drink Impaired Control Inability to limit ones drink Tolerance Need for increasing amount of alcohol In order to feel its effects

16. ALCOHOL Changes Perceptions/Focus Things seem a lot worse than they really are

17. DECISIONS are made Quickly, without thought of Consequences or Repercussions ALCOHOL Shortens Our Fuse

18. ALCOHOL is a Mood Intensifier Angry - You get Angrier Depressed – You get More Depressed Sad – You get Sadder

19. ALCOHOL ABUSE Increases the Potential for VIOLENT BEHAVIOR Takes Away Our SKILLS affects our BRAIN our THINKING

20. The “Quick Trigger ” Abuse of ALCOHOL QUICK TO RETALIATE Take Offense Strike Out

21. Abuse of ALCOHOL Shrinks our resources Causes problems to grow Creates new problems Decisions are based on EMOTIONS Not thought or reason

22. Abuse of ALCOHOL Increases the potential For suicide attempt/gesture Changes our ATTITUDES and VALUES Alters our PERSONALITY Causes us to be UNPREDICTABLE

23. Assault & Battery = 62% Domestic Violence = 14% Manslaughter = 68% Rape = 42% 36% of convicted violent offenders reported drinking at the time or the offense Alcohol and violent behaviors

24. Remember Alcohol Impairs you (even though you don’t realize) Changes you (you do things you would normally not do) Can get worse over time (Tolerance/addiction)

25. HOW CAN WE CHANGE THIS?

26. What’s the Solution?

27. BEFORE ALCOHOL There are Alternatives 1 - Call a Friend 2 - Take a Walk 3 - See a Professional 4 - Call a Help Line 5 - Do Something Fun

28. if You Drink, Drink Responsibly. 1. Don’t Drive 2. Don’t Drink Excessively 3. Switch to Non-Alcoholic drinks before trouble starts

29. Carrying a World of Stress on our Shoulders

30. The ARMY Provides Counseling and Assistance with : Alcohol & Drug Problems Anger & Stress Management Family & Marital Problems Suicide Prevention CALL: 791-5797 FOR INFORMATION

31. Soldiers Take Care of Soldiers Soldiers Look Out for Soldiers in Trouble: Intoxicated, Angry, Out of Control etc.

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