What are the stages of Alcohol use disorder?
At risk, early use disorder, mid use disorder, and end use disorder.
What is BAC or BAL?
Blood alcohol concentration level
During this stage drinking is now the main focus of your life, in which you have excluded other important areas in your life such as relationships, hobbies work etc. Despite loss of interest in other activities, disconnection w/loved ones, and health problems due to drinking you continue to drink.
End-stage alcohol use disorder
Alcohol use can cause fertility issues and increase your risk in being injured.
TRUE issues such as reduced sperm count and reduced testosterone levels in men. It can also increase your risk of drowning and injuries from violence, falls, and motor vehicle crashes.
During this stage you drink socially to help relieve stress or feel better. You may begin to develop a higher tolerance for alcohol.
At risk-stage
Drinking alcohol can strengthen your immune system and help your body reduce risk of illnesses.
FALSE - Drinking too much can weaken your immune system, making your body more susceptible to disease.
During this stage you have progressed to blackouts and began drinking in secret, and are thinking about alcohol a lot.
Early-stage alcohol use disorder.
During this stage your alcohol use is now out of control and now causes problems with daily life. Early signs of health disparities may becoming apparent.
Mid-stage alcohol use disorder
Name 3 parts of the body that chronic AA use can affect?
Provide 1 example of each
Brain, bloodstream, liver, pancreas, immune system, heart, and the reproductive system.
Chronic alcohol can also cause psychosis if you have already been diagnosis with a mental health condition.
False