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Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol is the #1 drug of choice among teenagers in the United States.

Alcohol is responsible for more than 100,000 deaths a year.

Teenagers who drink are likelier to engage in Risky behaviors.

Alcohol can destroy Relationships.

Alcohol is considered a Depressant

Short Term Effects: Vision Impairment Slurred Speech Loss of Coordination Dehydration High Blood Pressure Irregular Heart Beat

Long Term Effects: stomach ulcer Memory Loss Decrease in Brain Size Liver Damage Kidney Failure Oral Cancer Early Diabetes Impotence in Males Stomach Ulcers stomach ulcer

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

BINGE DRINKING

ALCOHOL POISONING

Cirrhosis

BAC .08

Abuse Dependence Addiction

Alcoholism

Alcohol is oxidized in the liver ¼ to ½ ounce per hour.

Characteristics of Alcohol Abuse: Cannot manage tension without drinking Irritability Personality change Memory lapse Drinking alone Drop in grades

The Level of Intoxication Depends on: Percentage of Alcohol in a Drink Body Weight Amount of Food in Stomach Altitude Mixed with other Drugs

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