1. Chapter 22 Alcohol Lesson Three Alcohol, the Individual, and Society Pgs 574-579

2. Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Excessive alcohol use over a prolonged period of time can damage most body systems. Excessive alcohol use over a prolonged period of time can damage most body systems. In teens alcohol use can interfere with growth and development In teens alcohol use can interfere with growth and development

3. Changes in the Brain Addiction Addiction Loss of Brain Function-loss of verbal skills, visual and spatial skills, and memory Loss of Brain Function-loss of verbal skills, visual and spatial skills, and memory Brain Damage- reduction of brain size and cells Brain Damage- reduction of brain size and cells

4. Cardiovascular Changes Damage to the heart Damage to the heart Enlarged heart due to increased workload caused by alcohol Enlarged heart due to increased workload caused by alcohol High blood pressure High blood pressure

5. Liver Problems Fatty liver-fat builds up and cells die Fatty liver-fat builds up and cells die Alcoholic hepatitis- inflammation or infection of the liver Alcoholic hepatitis- inflammation or infection of the liver Cirrhosis-liver tissue is replaced by useless scar tissue that can cause liver failure Cirrhosis-liver tissue is replaced by useless scar tissue that can cause liver failure

6. Digestive System Problems Digestive lining is damaged and can lead to stomach ulcers and cancer of the stomach and esophagus Digestive lining is damaged and can lead to stomach ulcers and cancer of the stomach and esophagus

7. Alcohol During Pregnancy When a pregnant female drinks, so does her fetus When a pregnant female drinks, so does her fetus A female who drinks during pregnancy risks permanent damage to the fetus A female who drinks during pregnancy risks permanent damage to the fetus

8. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome FAS is a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems FAS is a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems An FAS baby may be born with a small head and deformities of the face, hands, and feet An FAS baby may be born with a small head and deformities of the face, hands, and feet Heart, liver, and kidney defects are common Heart, liver, and kidney defects are common FAS babies have slow growth and coordination and difficulties with learning, attention, memory, and problem solving FAS babies have slow growth and coordination and difficulties with learning, attention, memory, and problem solving FAS is the leading cause of mental retardation in the U.S. FAS is the leading cause of mental retardation in the U.S.

9. Alcoholism Alcoholism is a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol Alcoholism is a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol An alcoholic is an addict who is dependent on alcohol An alcoholic is an addict who is dependent on alcohol Some alcoholics become aggressive and violent, while others are more quiet and withdrawn Some alcoholics become aggressive and violent, while others are more quiet and withdrawn

10. Symptoms of Alcoholics Craving-an alcoholic has a strong need to drink Craving-an alcoholic has a strong need to drink Loss of Control-an alcoholic cannot limit his/her drinking and is preoccupied with alcohol Loss of Control-an alcoholic cannot limit his/her drinking and is preoccupied with alcohol Physical Dependence-withdrawal symptoms like nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety Physical Dependence-withdrawal symptoms like nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety Tolerance-alcoholics need to drink more and more to feel the effects Tolerance-alcoholics need to drink more and more to feel the effects Health, Family, and Legal Problems-alcoholics often suffer repeated injuries, drunk driving citations, and frequent arguments Health, Family, and Legal Problems-alcoholics often suffer repeated injuries, drunk driving citations, and frequent arguments

11. Factors Affecting Alcoholics There is a genetic link to alcoholism There is a genetic link to alcoholism Children of alcoholics are four times more likely than other children to become alcoholics Children of alcoholics are four times more likely than other children to become alcoholics Family, friends, culture, peer pressure, availability of alcohol, and stress are other factors Family, friends, culture, peer pressure, availability of alcohol, and stress are other factors

12. Stage One of Alcoholism Abuse: Abuse: A person drinks and becomes intoxicated regularly A person drinks and becomes intoxicated regularly Lies and excuses are made about drinking Lies and excuses are made about drinking

13. Stage Two of Alcoholism Dependence: Dependence: The person reaches a point where he/she cannot stop drinking and is physically dependent. Alcohol becomes the focus. The person reaches a point where he/she cannot stop drinking and is physically dependent. Alcohol becomes the focus.

14. Stage Three of Alcoholism Addiction: Addiction: Drinking becomes the most important thing in life. Because of liver damage, less alcohol may be required for intoxication Drinking becomes the most important thing in life. Because of liver damage, less alcohol may be required for intoxication

15. Effects on Family and Society Alcohol plays a major role in the four leading cause of accidental death: car accidents, falls, drownings, and house fires Alcohol plays a major role in the four leading cause of accidental death: car accidents, falls, drownings, and house fires People who associated with alcoholics are codependents, and focus all of their energy onto the alcoholic People who associated with alcoholics are codependents, and focus all of their energy onto the alcoholic

16. Steps to Recovery 1. Admission-the person admits to having a drinking problem and asks for help 1. Admission-the person admits to having a drinking problem and asks for help 2. Detoxification-the process in which the body adjust to functioning without alcohol 2. Detoxification-the process in which the body adjust to functioning without alcohol 3. Counseling-the person receives counseling to learn how to live without alcohol 3. Counseling-the person receives counseling to learn how to live without alcohol 4. Recovery-the person takes responsibility for his/her own life 4. Recovery-the person takes responsibility for his/her own life

17. Treatment There is no cure for alcoholism, it can only be treated There is no cure for alcoholism, it can only be treated Recovery is the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life Recovery is the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life Sobriety is living without alcohol and is a lifelong commitment Sobriety is living without alcohol and is a lifelong commitment

18. Where to Get Help Al-Anon Al-Anon Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous National Association for Children of Alcoholics National Association for Children of Alcoholics National Drug and Treatment Referral Routing Service National Drug and Treatment Referral Routing Service