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Alcohol Abuse (Alcohol and Driving (Any amount of alcohol in the blood can…
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol and Driving
blood alcohol concentration- the amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as percentage
Any amount of alcohol in the blood can cause slow reflexes, reduced ability to judge distances and speeds, increase in risk-taking behaviors, and reduced concentration and increased forgetfulness
adult drivers who have a BAC of .08 percent can be charged with drunk driving
the consequences for DWI or DUI are injuries to or death of the driver and others, arrest, jail time, severely restricted driving privileges, confiscation of driver's license, and higher auto insurance rates
Driving While Intoxicated
Alcohol and Pregnancy
fetal alcohol syndrome- a group of alcohol-related birth defects that include physical and mental problems
The effects of FAS are small head and deformities, heart, liver, and kidney defects, vision and hearing problems, central nervous system problems. poor coordination, difficulties learning and short attention span, anxiety, and social withdrawl
Drinking While Pregnant
Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a disease that affects the person who drinks and others around him or her
The symptoms are craving, loss of control, physical dependence, and tolerance
The stages of alcoholism is abuse, dependence, and addiction
An alcoholic is an addict who is dependent on alcohol
one study shows that children of alcoholics are four times more likely to become alcoholics
Effects on Family and Society
alcohol abuse is a major factor in the four leading causes of accidental death: car accidents, falls, drowning, and house fires
Recovery- the process of learning to live an alcohol-free life
Sobriety- living without alcohol
The steps to recovery is admitting that alcohol is a problem, detoxification, receiving counseling, and taking responsibilities for one's life
