1. Alcoholism

2. What Is Alcohol And Alcoholism
Alcohol is a drink such as beer, wine and spirits
Alcoholism is a word used when someone has a problem with alcohol
People who have a problem with alcohol are called “Alcoholics”

3. Drinking Alcohol vs. Alcoholism
Just because you drink alcohol doesn’t mean you’re an alcoholic
However, even drinking small amounts of alcohol may be very serious depending on the circumstances, like drinking and driving or drinking when your pregnant
The main thing is to make sure that when it comes to alcohol you are legally old enough (21yrs old) and drink responsibly.

4. The Facts About Alcohol
Approximately 113 million Americans age 12 and over currently use alcohol.
75% of the population believes that alcohol creates the most problems in our society.
Alcoholics who won’t stop drinking can shorten their life expectancy by 10 to 15 years

5. The Facts About Alcohol
Alcohol use is involved in:
One half of all murders, accidental deaths, and suicides.
Almost half of all fatal automobile accidents
One half of all crimes.
One third of drowning, boating accidents, and aviation (plane) deaths.

6. Alcohol is a Gateway Drug
Individuals who try alcohol have greater chances of using stronger drugs.

7. The Effects of Alcohol on the Brain and Body
Once consumed alcohol enters the blood stream and enters the brain.
It depresses the central nervous system
Interferes with reflexes and coordination, reaction time, eyesight, and depth perception
Reduces Inhibitions ( affects your judgment)

8. The Effects of Alcohol on the Brain and Body
Slow blood circulation
Weaken bones and muscles
Decrease you bodies immunity (Cause you to become sick more often)

9. Diseases Caused by Alcoholism (Long Term Effects)
Liver disease
Chronic gastritis (stomach problems)
Ulcers (sores in the stomach)
Cancer of the digestive tract
Kidney damage
Brain disorders (depression, memory, judgment, and learning ability)
Damage to unborn (Fetal alcohol syndrome)
Malnutrition ( your body becomes unhealthy)
Cardiovascular Disease (heart disease)

10. Pat and Chris’ Story
Pat and Chris, like other students learned about the dangers of alcohol in class.

11. Pat and Chris’s Story
Pat didn’t learn to say no, but Chris learned not
to give in to peer pressure and TV commercials.

12. Pat and Chris’s Story
Although Pat did not appear to be at risk of becoming
an alcoholic, he gave up playing ball with everyone else
so he could drink.

13. Pat and Chris’s Story
After a short time Pat’s teacher noticed a change and referred
Pat to the Student Assistance Program.

14. Pat and Chris’s Story
Pat was referred to a counselor who decided that inpatient
treatment wasn’t necessary, but Pat had to attend outpatient
treatment everyday after school.

15. Pat and Chris’s Story
After several weeks Pat was finally released form
treatment, and began an after care program.