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A disorder characterized by the excessive consumption of and dependence on alcoholic beverages, leading to physical and psychological harm and impaired social and vocational functioning. Also called alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence.

A disorder characterized by the excessive consumption of and dependence on alcoholic beverages, leading to physical and psychological harm and impaired social and vocational functioning. Also called alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence.

John disappointed his friends, his family, and his band by having about three dozen straight shots of vodka in one night which lead to his death.

His band (Led Zeppelin) broke up within three months after his death.

Drummer and sometimes singer in the band ACDCQuit school at age 15 to pursue his career as a drummer.Notorious as a heavy drinker throughout his career.Died at age 33 of acute alcohol poisoning.

Drummer and sometimes singer in the band ACDCQuit school at age 15 to pursue his career as a drummer.Notorious as a heavy drinker throughout his career.Died at age 33 of acute alcohol poisoning.

Babies born to women who drink may:Be born smallHave problems with sight and hearingHave trouble learningHave trouble following directionsNeed special teachers in schoolHave trouble getting along with other peopleNeed medical care all their lives

Babies born to women who drink may:Be born smallHave problems with sight and hearingHave trouble learningHave trouble following directionsNeed special teachers in schoolHave trouble getting along with other peopleNeed medical care all their lives

Parents should be careful of choices that they make.A study published in the September 2006 issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescents medicine involving 120 children ranging in age from 2-6 found the following:Given play money to purchase miniature items from a play store, 28% bought cigarettes and 61% bought alcohol.Children whose parents smoked were 4 times more likely to buy cigarettes.Children whose parents drink were three times more likely to buy alcohol.

Alcohol use among teens increases during high school years.Alcohol related car accidents are a leading cause of teenage deaths.Alcohol is also often a cause in other teenage deaths, including suicides, homicides, and people that drown.

Teens who drink are more likely to be sexually active than teens who don’t

drink.Things to look for if you think your teen is drinking:Less or no interest in activities and hobbiesBloodshot eyes, slurred speech and memory lapsesDifficulties or changes in relationships with friends, often characterized by joining a new crowdDeclining grades and problems in schoolFrequent mood changes and defensive behavior

Alcohol use among teens increases during high school years.Alcohol related car accidents are a leading cause of teenage deaths.Alcohol is also often a cause in other teenage deaths, including suicides, homicides, and people that drown.

Teens who drink are more likely to be sexually active than teens who don’t

drink.Things to look for if you think your teen is drinking:Less or no interest in activities and hobbiesBloodshot eyes, slurred speech and memory lapsesDifficulties or changes in relationships with friends, often characterized by joining a new crowdDeclining grades and problems in schoolFrequent mood changes and defensive behavior

An alcoholic can totally disrupt family life and cause harmful effects that can last a lifetime. Parental alcoholism also has severe effects on normal children of alcoholics (COA’s).

*Low Self-esteem *Loneliness *Guilt *Nightmares *Bed wetting *Few friends *Obsessive perfectionism *Poor self-image *Poor grades *Likely to become alcoholics

An alcoholic can totally disrupt family life and cause harmful effects that can last a lifetime. Parental alcoholism also has severe effects on normal children of alcoholics (COA’s).

*Low Self-esteem *Loneliness *Guilt *Nightmares *Bed wetting *Few friends *Obsessive perfectionism *Poor self-image *Poor grades *Likely to become alcoholics

Resources for Alcoholics and families effected by alcoholism. Central Kansas Foundation 825-6224 Alcoholics Anonymous 823-3338 AL-ANON Family Groups 823-1646 Alcohol AAAAH A Abuse Action Addiction Helpline 800-207-1257 Innovative Solutions Addictions Treatment Center 452-9200 Kansas Area Assembly of Alcoholics Anonymous Inc. 823-3058 Salina Area Prevention Partnership 825-6224 Veridian Behavioral Health Inc. 823-3654

Resources for Alcoholics and families effected by alcoholism. Central Kansas Foundation 825-6224 Alcoholics Anonymous 823-3338 AL-ANON Family Groups 823-1646 Alcohol AAAAH A Abuse Action Addiction Helpline 800-207-1257 Innovative Solutions Addictions Treatment Center 452-9200 Kansas Area Assembly of Alcoholics Anonymous Inc. 823-3058 Salina Area Prevention Partnership 825-6224 Veridian Behavioral Health Inc. 823-3654

More likely to have crampsSlows down hand-eye and complex coordination, balance, accuracy, and reaction timeMay decrease strength, power, local muscles endurance, speed, and cardiovascular enduranceNegatively effects reaction time, fine and complex motor skills, and balance.

More likely to have crampsSlows down hand-eye and complex coordination, balance, accuracy, and reaction timeMay decrease strength, power, local muscles endurance, speed, and cardiovascular enduranceNegatively effects reaction time, fine and complex motor skills, and balance.

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