Generational issues
True or False: Binge drinking can lead to negative consequences such as strained relationships, job loss, and legal issues.
True or False: Alcohol kills 6.5 times more teens than any other drugs combined.
Rapid changes in mood, irritability or depression caused by Alcohol dependence.
What is mood swings?
This involves creating a supportive environment at home and encouraging the individual to seek professional help.
What is family support and intervention?
True or False: Older adults aren’t as susceptible to the effects of alcohol as younger adult.
What is false?
Even if the older adults drinks less than the younger adult they are still more susceptible to the effects of alcohol.
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health/aging-and-alcohol
Excessive drinking can lead to a missing period of time.
What is a blackout?
Withdrawing from friends and family to drink alone.
This approach involves brief interventions by healthcare professionals to identify and address risky drinking behaviors in individuals who may not be fully dependent.
What is motivational interviewing?
Nearly … Americans meet the criteria for alcohol use disorders
What is 14 million?
Alcohol caused the brain to…
What is lowers cognitive functions?
Participating in dangerous activities such as driving when under the influence.
What is reckless behavior when intoxicated?
I This support group provides a safe and anonymous environment for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction to share their experiences and support one another.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Mental health impacts increased drinking…
What is long term effects of stress induced drinking?
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health/aging-and-alcohol
Alcohol slows down…
What is all body functions, reflexes, coordination, etc?
Needing higher amounts of alcohol to achieve the same effect over time.
What is increased tolerance?
This type of therapy helps individuals identify triggers and develop coping mechanisms to manage cravings and avoid relapse.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
This generation is most affected by binge drinking…
The rise in onset liver disease in young populations causes…
What is the need for new public health strategies?
Physical symptoms that can occur when someone is addicted to alcohol: shaking, sweating, or nausea after not drinking for a period of time.
What is withdrawal symptoms?
This medication can help reduce cravings for alcohol by affecting the brain's reward system.
What is Naltrexone?