1. ALCOHOL  DEPRESSANT EFFECTS Slows down CNS reaction time breathing heart rate Speeds up appetite & blood pressure Slurred speech

2. SHORT TERM  Impairs judgment  Increases blood pressure  Increase CO2 production  Decreases body temperature  Decreases motor control (coordination)  Liver scarring begins (cirrhosis)

3. LONG TERM  Loss of memory & verbal skills  Digestive tract lining damage  Hepatitis & Cirrhosis  Damage to heart & blood vessels  ADDICTION

4. ALCOHOL ABUSE  Binge Drinking 5 or more drinks in “1 sitting”  Alcohol Poisoning Severe allergic reaction to alcohol  Blood Alcohol Concentration Amount of alcohol in blood stream

5. ALCOHOLISM  Addiction to alcohol psychological & physical dependence  Stages Abuse-binge drinking, lying, hiding Dependence-central focus, need Addiction-most important thing in life

6. TREATMENT  Physical Detoxification 3 days  Alcoholics Anonymous - AA Psychological, group meetings  ALANON Support group for adult loved ones  ALATEEN Support group for teen loved ones