Alcohol – is it worth it?

Presented by: Joyce Arcenas

Introduction

Where did alcoholic beverages come from?

How it was used many years ago?

How is alcohol now?

My personal experience with alcohol.

Physiological Effects of Alcohol

Consumptions of Alcohol

Alcohol goes from the mouth to the small intestine and then to the blood stream.

The blood takes the alcohol to the brain which slows down the messages in the brain. Can inhibit a person's judgment from right and wrong.

Also, the blood takes the alcohol to the liver which filter the alcohol from the blood.

Most common illnesses and diseases caused by alcohol

Anemia

Cancer

Cardiovascular disease

Cirrhosis

Dementia

High Blood Pressure

Nerve Damage

Pancreatic infection

Depression

Mental and Emotional effects of Alcohol

Numerous cases of depression is caused by alcohol use.

Self-destruction – losing interest and purpose in life

Marriages have been destroyed by alcohol, emotionally and financially.

Alcoholics develop anger problems and disruptivebehaviors.

Many college students drop out of school because of alcohol use.

Sociological Effects of Alcohol

Crimes

Accidents

Relationship Problems

Financial Problems

Disorientation

Spiritual Effects of Alcohol

“Alcohol is the mother of evil.”

Many religion believe that alcoholuse is forbidden because it canharm your body, and can lead youto do many other things.

People who drinks alcohol inhibitstheir ability to think from what isright and wrong and forget their values.

Most Common Reasons and Excuses

“Drinking helps me deal with my problems.”

“Drinking helps me have a good time.”

“Drinking is cool.”

“I drink because all my friends drink too.”

“I can't have drinking problems because I only drink beer and wine not hard liquor.”

“Drinking help me deal with my problems.”Truth: Drinking will only make you forget about yourproblems, not help you resolve it.

“Drinking help me have a good time.”Truth: Alcohol is a depressant, and it doesn't make you happier.

“I can't have drinking problems because I only drink beer and wine not hard liquor.”Truth: All of these beverages contains the same ingredients and has the same effects.

“I drink because all my friends drink too.”Advice: Value yourself, and judge what is right and wrong for you. Do not let other people influence you.

“Drinking is cool.”Truth: DEFINETELY NOT

“Health Benefits” of Alcohol

According to Harvard School of Public Health, moderate

drinking of alcohol can be healthy, but not for everyone.

Other sources say that moderate use of alcohol can increase

life span, can help treat halitosis, and can help to get rid of

butterflies on your stomach

Conclusion

Value yourself, and encourage others to do the same.

Get the respect of others from doing the right things.

Live a healthy balance life

Alcohol will only bring harm to you and the people surrounding you.

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