Abuse
Binge drinking, more than 7/14 drinks per week (women/men), or anytime it effects your health or relationships
How many college students experiment with alcohol?
4 out of 5.
Form of Self-Care Treatment for alcohol abuse:
Abstinence
Name 3 Short Term Effects of alcohol abuse:
Nausea Memory Loss
Vomiting Slurred Speech
Death Impaired Mobility
Memory Loss
Coma
What is Binge Drinking?
Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time.
Or 4 drinks for women and 5 drinks for men in 2 hours
How many college students engage in binge drinking?
40 percent.
Two Types of Therapies to treat alcohol abuse:
Family and Intervention
True or False: Alcohol can produce a quick immune system burst, but is followed by long term weakened immunity.
FALSE
What percentage of people over 18 abuse alcohol?
The NIAAA reported 56% of people abused alcohol in the last month.
How many college students have noticed a negative effect on their school performance?
40 percent.
3 Types of Medication to help with alcohol abuse
Sedative
Vitamin
Alcoholism Meds
Name 3 Long Term Effects of alcohol abuse:
Liver Disease
Brain Damage
Ulcers