ALCOHOL DEPRESSANT EFFECTSSlows down CNS
reaction time breathing
heart rateSpeeds up appetite & blood pressureSlurred speech
SHORT TERM Impairs judgment Increases blood pressure Increase CO2 production Decreases body temperature Decreases motor control
(coordination) Liver scarring begins (cirrhosis)
LONG TERM Loss of memory & verbal skills Digestive tract lining damage Hepatitis & Cirrhosis Damage to heart & blood vessels ADDICTION
ALCOHOL ABUSE Binge Drinking5 or more drinks in “1 sitting”
Alcohol PoisoningSevere allergic reaction to alcohol
Blood Alcohol ConcentrationAmount of alcohol in blood stream
ALCOHOLISM Addiction to alcohol
psychological & physical dependence
Stages
Abuse-binge drinking, lying, hiding
Dependence-central focus, need
Addiction-most important thing in life
TREATMENT Physical Detoxification3 days
Alcoholics Anonymous - AAPsychological, group meetings
ALANONSupport group for adult loved ones
ALATEENSupport group for teen loved ones