Alcohol Abuse
Facts
100
What are some steps to recovery?
-Take care of yourself (eat well, sleep well, exercise) -Build a support network (surround yourself with -positivity, friends and family) -Develop new activities and interests (sports, volunteer, crafts, collecting) -Continue advanced treatment (Alcoholics anonymous, therapy
100
Every year how many under the age of 21 die in the U.S.? (4000) (5000) (10000) (6000)
5000
200
Alcohol abuse can be the result of many factors, name some...
-way you were raised -social environment -family of drinkers -mental health -depressant
200
Short-term consequence of excess drinking
Alcohol Poisoning
300
Signs and symptoms of Alcohol Abuse (Name some)
-Repeatedly neglecting your responsibilities at home, work, or school because of your drinking -Using alcohol in situations where it’s physically dangerous -Experiencing repeated legal problems on account of your drinking -Continuing to drink even though your alcohol use is causing problems in your relationships -Drinking as a way to relax or de-stress
300
What is the percentage of grade 12 students admit to consuming alcohol?
83 percent
400
What do we call the more severe version of alcohol abuse?
Alcoholism
400
The human body can process how much alcohol an hour? (1 to 1.5 oz.) (2 to 2.5 oz.) (2 to 3.5 oz.) (3 to 4 oz.)
1 to 1.5 OZ.
500
What is the physical dependence called caused from alcoholism?
Alcohol Withdrawal
500
What can help slow down the absorption of alcohol?
Food!
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