Download - The effects of alcohol abuse
The effects of alcohol abuseThe effects of alcohol abuse
Learning Outcome:All will be able to identify the effects of alcohol abuse
Most will be able to explain the short and long term effects of alcohol abuse
Why do people drink?
• In pairs write down as many reasons why people might drink.
• Decide on two reasons to share with the rest of the class. Write it down on post-its and stick it on the board
2 minutes
Reasons why people drink are.....
Social influence Social influence
Peer pressure Peer pressure
Part of American culture is to “celebrate” with
alcohol (think NY Eve, winning a team championship…
Part of American culture is to “celebrate” with
alcohol (think NY Eve, winning a team championship…
Personal problems Personal problems Fitting in social groups
Fitting in social groups
Trying to act grown up
Trying to act grown up
Job lossJob loss
Stress reliefStress relief
EscapismEscapism
Describe what you see in this pictureDescribe what you see in this pictureGreat Party!! I am having so much FUN!! Yeahh!!! IGreat Party!! I am having so much FUN!! Yeahh!!! I
What do you see in these pictures?What do you see in these pictures?
Drinking alcohol is socially accepted in many cultures and can be pleasurable in moderation.
However, alcohol is addictive and excessive drinking causes many illnesses and problems
Drinking alcohol is socially accepted in many cultures and can be pleasurable in moderation.
However, alcohol is addictive and excessive drinking causes many illnesses and problems
Why did I drink last night?? Ohhh I feel
SICK!..never again... And WHO DYED MY
HAIR??....
Why did I drink last night?? Ohhh I feel
SICK!..never again... And WHO DYED MY
HAIR??....
Regularly drinking too much alcohol can have an effect on an individualRegularly drinking too much alcohol can have an effect on an individual
Activity 1: Working in pairs- write down as many things that can happen to a person when they drink alcohol
For example, get into a fight, memory loss etc….
The effects of alcohol abuse…The effects of alcohol abuse…• Liver damage (Cirrhosis)• Obesity• Reddened skin• Stomach ulcers• Heart disease• Depression• Insomnia• High blood pressure• Memory loss• Confusion • Alcohol dependency • Mouth, throat, breast cancer• Lack of money
Stomach absorbs alcohol into the blood.When alcohol enters the body it soon effects the brain, carried there by the bloodstream.When alcohol effects the brain it alters its function. Affecting our ability to make judgements.
Effects of alcohol abuseEffects of alcohol abuse
• Feeling good• Loss of self-control• Lack of inhibition• Lack of money• Social relationships
destroyed• Slow reaction time – brain
areas affected
• Alcohol dependence• Cirrhosis of the liver• Vulnerability to accidents• Depression• Weakened immune system –
more infections• Damage to brain – can lead to
coma followed by death
Short-term effectsShort-term effects Long-term effectsLong-term effects
DiscussionDiscussion
• Name three effects of alcohol abuse
• Explain one long-term effect of alcohol
Learning outcomesLearning outcomes
• All will be able to identify the effects of alcohol abuse
• Most will be able to explain the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol abuse