1. Alcohol and Other Drugs
Abuse and Addiction
Addiction: repeated use of a drug or alcohol to the point of periodic or chronic intoxication that is detrimental to the user of society.

2. Abuse and Addiction
Abuse: improper use of drugs or alcohol to the degree that the consequences are defined as detrimental to the user or society.

3. Alcohol is the most widely used drug
Alcohol is the most widely used drug. Males are more likely to abuse alcohol than females

4. Blood Alcohol Levels
.05% can make the individual feel a sense of release from tensions and inhibitions. .10% the individual’s motor control is affected. .20% both the motor and the emotional functions of the brain are impaired.

5. Blood Alcohol Levels
.30% an individual is incapable of adequately perceiving and responding to the environment and may go into a stupor. .40% or higher could cause the persons to lapse into a coma and die.

6. Patterns of Alcohol Use
The majority of Americans are drinkers. American Indians probably have the highest rates of use and abuse of alcohol.

7. Patterns of Alcohol Use
Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are primarily male problems. 44% of college students are considered binge drinkers.

8. Alcohol and the Quality of Life
Physical Health
Cirrhosis of the liver
Muscle diseases and tremors
Impotence and sterility in men
Early death

9. Alcohol and the Quality of Life
Psychological Health
Dementia
Alcohol abuse is associated with a substantial proportion of suicides
Inhibits sexual performance

10. Alcohol and the Quality of Life—Continued
Interpersonal Problems
Problems of interaction within and outside the family.
Higher rates of verbal and physical abuse.
Stress within the family.
Economic Costs

11. Family Experiences
Alcohol abusers are more likely to come from homes where other family members are abusers. Alcohol abusers are more likely to come from broken homes. Alcohol abuse is associated with various problematic relationships within the family.

12. Fetal alcohol syndrome
Babies born with alcohol-related defects.

13. Tobacco
Worldwide, tobacco dependence is responsible for about 4 million deaths per year. 

14. Non-Alcoholic Drugs
Seven main types: Narcotics Depressants Stimulants Hallucinogens Cannabis Steroids Designer drugs