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Alcohol Abuse

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

200

Alcohol abuse can be the result of many factors, name some...

-way you were raised -social environment -family of drinkers -mental health -depressant

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

400

What do we call the more severe version of alcohol abuse?

Alcoholism

500

What is the physical dependence called caused from alcoholism?

Alcohol Withdrawal

Facts

100

Every year how many under the age of 21 die in the U.S.? (4000) (5000) (10000) (6000)

5000

200

Short-term consequence of excess drinking

Alcohol Poisoning

300

What is the percentage of grade 12 students admit to consuming alcohol?

83 percent

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 can help slow down the absorption of alcohol?

Food!