Alcohol
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Judgement:
-alcohol affects communication and reasoning, so teens use it as an excuse to be more social.
-drinking alcohol might make you feel invincible. You might do something daring or dangerous.
-alcohol affects your coordination and response time
Emotions:
-if you drink you are more likely to become violent, and to commit physical abuse or murder.
-you will also have heightened emotions (ex. Depressed, desperate, jealous, angry, etc.)
-many teen suicide attempts involve alcohol or drugs.
AFTER EFFECTS
- Hangover (headache, increased sensitivity, nausea, etc.)
- Blackouts (period in which person can't remember what happened)
Violence:
-people who drink often have little regard for the feelings and safety of others.
-many actions of domestic violence occur after a family member has been drinking alcohol.
-drinking can intensify feelings of sadness, leading to suicide.
-drinking alcohol is risk factor for rape.
-rape is when you force someone without their consent.
Law Breaking:
-in all states people must be 21 yrs. or over to purchase or possess alcohol.
-teens who drink alcohol during school hrs. are breaking school policy leading to expulsion.
-people who drink and drive may injure or kill themselves, or other people
ALCOHOLISM
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Behavior:
-people with alcoholism have difficulty controlling their drinking.
-they often feel overwhelmed by the desire for another drink.
-people with alcoholism continue to drink even though it's causing many problems (ex. Denial)
-people deny there is a connection between their problems and alcohol.
Getting Help:
-usually involves long stays at a recovery facility.
-may involve a recovery program (ex. Alcoholics Anonymous)
-Alateen is a recovery program for teens with family members with alcoholism.
HOW YOU KNOW YOU'RE AT RISK
- Psychiatric disorder
- Self-esteem
- Social factors
