Presented by: GROUP 7 NSTP 1 / C1 Ms.

Edz dela Cruz March 09, 2013

WHAT IS ALCOHOL?

Ethyl alcohol or ethanol is an intoxicating ingredient found in beer, wine and liquor. Alcohol is produced by the fermentation of the yeasts, sugars and starches.

DEPENDENCY ON ALCOHOL, ALSO KNOWN AS ALCOHOL ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM, IS A CHRONIC DISEASE.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALCOHOLISM AND ALCOHOL ABUSE?

Failure to fulfill major responsibilities at work, school, or home. Drinking in dangerous situations, such as drinking while driving or operating machinery. Legal problems related to alcohol, such as being arrested for drinking while driving or for physically hurting someone while drunk. Continued drinking despite ongoing relationship problems that are caused or worsened by drinking. Long-term alcohol abuse can turn into alcohol dependence.

WHY DO SOME PEOPLE REACT DIFFERENTLY TO ALCOHOL THAN OTHERS?

Individual reactions to alcohol vary, and are influenced by many factors; such as: Age. Gender. Race or ethnicity. Physical condition (weight, fitness level, etc). Amount of food consumed before drinking. How quickly the alcohol was consumed. Use of drugs or prescription medicines. Family history of alcohol problems.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO GET DRUNK?

Impaired brain function resulting in poor judgment, reduced reaction time, loss of balance and motor skills, or slurred speech. Dilation of blood vessels causing a feeling of warmth but resulting in rapid loss of body heat. Increased risk of certain cancers, stroke, and liver diseases (e.g., cirrhosis), Damage to a developing fetus if consumed by pregnant women. Increased risk of motor-vehicle traffic crashes, violence, and other injuries.

THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOL

DEPENDENCE

A strong craving for alcohol. Continued use despite repeated physical, psychological, or interpersonal problems. The inability to limit drinking.

WHAT CAUSES ALCOHOLISM?

caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, biological, and psychological factors. often runs in families. This is partially due to genetic factors. Although genetics is involved in many cases of alcoholism, children of alcoholic parents do not necessarily become alcoholic. In addition, people with no family history of the disease can develop alcoholism.

Environmental factors also may affect drinking and the development of alcohol abuse and alcoholism which include: - Influence of family and friends; - Cultural attitudes and practices; - Ease of obtaining alcohol; and - Stress o Depression and anxiety disorders also increase peoples risk of developing alcohol problems. o People may use alcohol to help deal with symptoms of these disorders.

However, in some people depression and anxiety can be caused by the alcohol dependence and go away after they withdraw from alcohol.

HOW DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT A PERSON?

It is a central nervous system depressant that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver by enzymes; however, the liver can only metabolize a small amount of alcohol at a time, leaving the excess alcohol to circulate throughout the body. The intensity of the effect of alcohol on the body is directly related to the amount consumed.

IMMEDIATE HEALTH RISKS

Unintentional injuries, including traffic injuries, falls, drownings, burns, and unintentional firearm injuries. Violence, including intimate partner violence and child maltreatment. Risky sexual behaviors, including unprotected sex, sex with multiple partners, and increased risk of sexual assault. These behaviors can result in unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases.

Miscarriage and stillbirth among pregnant women, and a combination of physical and mental birth defects among children that last throughout life. Alcohol poisoning, a medical emergency that results from high blood alcohol levels that suppress the central nervous system and can cause loss of consciousness, low blood pressure and body temperature, coma, respiratory depression, or death.

LONG-TERM HEALTH RISKS

Neurological problems, including dementia, stroke and neuropathy. Cardiovascular problems, including myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation and hypertension. Psychiatric problems, including depression, anxiety, and suicide. Social problems, including unemployment, lost productivity, and family problems.

LONG-TERM HEALTH RISKS

Cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, colon, and breast. Liver diseases, including: - Alcoholic hepatitis. - Cirrhosis, - Other gastrointestinal problems, including pancreatitis and gastritis.

SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Misuse of alcohol can lead to a number of moderate and serious social problems including: Losing friends; Losing jobs; Child abuse and domestic violence; Separation of family members; and Divorce.

WORK OR SCHOOL PROBLEMS

Misuse of alcohol may cause performance at work or school to suffer in ways such as:

Arriving late; Making more mistakes; Leaving assignments incomplete; Problems with bosses and co-workers; Getting poor grades or evaluations; Flunking out of school; and Losing jobs.

FINANCIAL PROBLEMS
Misuse of alcohol may make current money problems worse and cause new ones, including: Having less money for necessary expenses like food and clothing; Neglecting to pay bills; and Creating additional expenses, such as extra medical costs, fines, or car repairs.

Thank you!
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Group 7