Effects
What is a social impact of binge drinking?
What is:
Withdrawal
Relationship problems
Self-disclosure
Sexual adventuresomeness
What are the benefits of therapy?
What is binge drinking?
What is...
The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
T/F: Students who drink get better grades
False !
Students who drink tend to have poorer academic performance
Does alcohol affect men and women the same?
No! Alcohol affects men and women differently due to stomach enzymes and hormones
What is a mental impact of binge drinking?
What is:
Anxiety
Psychosis
Suicide
Self-harm
Depression
What are the benefits of exercise?
- Releases positive hormones
- productive pasttime
- decreases possibility of depression + anxiety
Define why peer pressure can lead to binge drinking?
What is:
Feeling like an “outcast”
“Can't just say no”
Worry of not getting invited if you are not participating in drinking
Social group
T/F: Binge drinking and Alcoholism are the same thing
False. Binge drinking accounts for the number of drinks over the course of an hour, alcoholism does not account for the number of drinks.
How long does it take for the brain to react to alcohol?
It takes the brain 6 minutes to react to alcohol
What is a physical impact of binge drinking?
What is:
Weight Gain
Liver Damage
Insomnia
Upset Stomach/Bloating
Migraines
What are the benefits of choosing good friends?
What is...By selecting peers who don't participate in drinking this is a great way of prevention
What is Alcohol Abuse ?
What is
The misuse and overconsumption of alcohol
T/F: Genetics play a role in alcoholism?
True: Some people are genetically more predisposed to suffer from alcohol abuse
What percentage of students binge drink?
27.4% of college students binge drink
What is an affect of binge drinking on the brain?
Changes can occur in the structure and function of the brain.
Why is awareness about binge drinking a form of prevention?
What is... allows for people to be more mindful drinkers and consumers of alcohol, avoiding unhealthy drinking habits
Define why mental illness can lead to binge drinking
What is...
- Use it as an unhealthy coping mechanism
- People grow a dependance on alcohol for the temporary high
T/F: Highest percentage of people who participate in binge drinking are those between people of the ages 18–24
True!
What is the substance abuse hotline phone number?
1-800-662-4357