2. Alcohol Information By ABDUL GHAFFARR ABBASI

3. Being smart, strong, or experienced cannot prevent addiction.

4. Who can develop alcoholism? ANYONE!

5. Everyone has some level of biological risk, but some people have increased risk. People’s response to alcohol indicate their level of biological risk.

6. Groups that accept or encourage high- risk drinking do have higher rates of alcoholism.

7. Increases in Tolerance People begin to drink more or use more drugs because they physically are able to use more and because their high tolerance demands more to get the desired effect. Because they use more, their tolerance continues to go up.

8. HIGH TOLERANCE: Is always a sign of increased risk for alcoholism and/or any alcohol related problem Is always a sign of increased risk for alcoholism and/or any alcohol related problem Is always dangerous Is always dangerous Moves people closer to their trigger levels for developing problems related to alcohol use Moves people closer to their trigger levels for developing problems related to alcohol use

9. After an alcohol-related problem, some people change their quantity/frequency to protect their lifestyles. After an alcohol-related problem, some people change their quantity/frequency to protect their lifestyles. Some people change their lifestyle instead, so they can continue making the same kind of drinking or drug choices. Some people change their lifestyle instead, so they can continue making the same kind of drinking or drug choices.

10. Adding drugs to our natural chemical system causes the production of natural chemicals to shut down.

11. Hangovers After the depressant effect of alcohol wears off, the central nervous system rebounds to create an irritable, wired feeling.

12. BLACKOUTS Blackouts do not mean passing out. A blackout is a period of alcohol-induced amnesia. Blackouts do not mean passing out. A blackout is a period of alcohol-induced amnesia. Blackouts typically happen at high blood alcohol levels. Blackouts typically happen at high blood alcohol levels. Blackouts do not always mean alcoholism is present; however, it is usually an indication of high tolerance and means that the person may be near his or her trigger level. Blackouts do not always mean alcoholism is present; however, it is usually an indication of high tolerance and means that the person may be near his or her trigger level.

13. The following may cause greater impairment while drinking alcohol Small Body Size Small Body Size Female Gender Female Gender Children or Elders Children or Elders High altitude situations High altitude situations Other drugs or medication Other drugs or medication Illness or tiredness Illness or tiredness Empty stomach Empty stomach

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