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Chapter 36
Healthy DrinkingHealthy DrinkingA Chapter StudyA Chapter Study
By Shelley Sprague &By Shelley Sprague &
Brenda DunbarBrenda Dunbar
Question…Question…
It is time to elect the world leader, and yours is the deciding vote.
Here are the facts about the three leading candidates…
Candidate A: He associates with crooked politicians, and Candidate A: He associates with crooked politicians, and consults with astrologers. He's had two mistresses. He also consults with astrologers. He's had two mistresses. He also chain smokes and drinks up to ten Martinis a day.chain smokes and drinks up to ten Martinis a day.
Candidate B: He was ejected from office twice, sleeps until Candidate B: He was ejected from office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in college and drinks a large amount of noon, used opium in college and drinks a large amount of whisky every evening.whisky every evening.
Candidate C: He is a decorated war hero. He's a vegetarian, Candidate C: He is a decorated war hero. He's a vegetarian, doesn't smoke, drinks an occasional beer and hasn't had any doesn't smoke, drinks an occasional beer and hasn't had any extra-marital affairs.extra-marital affairs.
Which of these candidates would be your choice? Which of these candidates would be your choice?
Here are your CandidatesHere are your Candidates
Candidate A Candidate A is Franklin D Roosevelt is Franklin D Roosevelt
Candidate B Candidate B is Winston Churchill is Winston Churchill
Candidate C Candidate C is Adolph Hitler. is Adolph Hitler.
DrinkingWhy do people drink?What are the impacts?What are the benefits?Healthy Lifestyle
ProgramCommunication ProductQuestions?
Why do People Drink? Have fun, Celebrate Take a break from
academics/work Relieve boredom Learn alcohol limits Social lubricant aka
“liquid courage” Peer influence Relieve stress, solve
problems
Facts & Statistics
32% of female & 47% of male college students engage in high-risk drinking
One third of college students meet the criteria for a diagnosis of alcohol abuse
One in 17 are alcohol dependent(Dodd, Glassman et al.
2010)
More Facts/Statistics…
A Rise in the number of 12-18year old youth with alcohol problems in the last 10 years (Bulletin Wire, 2011)
1 in every 4 kids/teens live with someone who is an alcoholic (Hunt, 2011)
Emotional/Cognitive Impacts:
Bi-Polar Disorders
Schizophrenia
Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Drinking
Impacts of Alcohol on Families
Children in a family with an alcoholic…
- May be mentally affected: depression, anxiety, rage, shame, fear
- Deal with strange behaviour- suffer weird punishments- live with painful memories- May act out in school or start
to drink themselves
Characteristics of Alcoholic FamiliesShare similar concerns- Money problems- Trouble with the law- Loud & violent- Façade
(Hunt 2011)
Social ImpactsExcessive Drinking can lead to… Disorderly behaviour Embarrassing behaviour Risky sexual behaviour Poor school attendance and achievement Violence Trouble with the law
(Rothwell, Segrott, 2011)
Physical ImpactsModerate Drinking Increased risk of
breast cancer in women
May also cause a small rise in strokes caused by bleeding in to the brain
(Zuger, 2002)
Heavy DrinkingRaises risk of… High Blood pressure Heart Failure Many forms of cancerMay cause… Diabetes Pancreatic failure Liver failure Severe dementia
More Physical Impacts… Unintentional Injuries Children in a family with an alcoholic may be
physically hurt They might have headaches all the time or
have trouble sleeping (Hunt, 2011)
Benefits of Drinking“A meal without wine is like a day without
sunshine”. (Anthelme Brillat-Savarin in 1825)
Drinking wine, beer or spirits in moderation is actually good for you!
Wine consumption is on the rise Drinking alcohol has medicinal purposes Linked to good health Is an important part of religion
and culture
Some Facts…
People have enjoyed wine and beer for thousands of years.
Beer is older then wine and may have been made by accident.
Alcohol in excess is a problem in society. Studies have shown that in moderation it does have health benefits.
Social BenefitsThe French Paradox The French have a diet high in fat. They have a low incidence of heart disease Studies show that when alcohol is moderately
consumed, there is a 25%-45% reduce in risk of Coronary Artery Disease.
- Some think it could be because the French eat and drink sociably, with friends and family.
Not healthy to drink alone
Physical BenefitsMedical study… Review of 25 studies, 350 000 people and 1.8
million people Years of follow up Drank all different types of alcohol
Results… Pointed to a lower risk of Coronary Heart Disease Reduced risk of a new diagnosis of CAD by 29%
A large study in the U.S. with male physicians drinking moderately showed reduced Angina and
Heart attack.
The largest population study was from 1978-1991.
Included 128 934 California residents.3 931 were hospitalized for CAD.
Results…Drinking alcohol reversed the effects of
CAD Risk was 50% less with 1-2 drinks per
day than non drinkers.
Study: Zutphen (Netherlands) American Heart Association’s Cardiovascular Disease
Epidemiology and Prevention conference
Conclusions… 1-2 glasses of alcohol per day (especially wine)
led to 36% lower chance of all causes of death 36% lower risk of Cardiovascular disease death Wine drinkers lived 2 years longer than those
drinking beer or liquor. People who drink moderately live 1.6 years
longer than non drinkers Having 1-3 drinks a day reduces risks of
developing diabetes by 33-56%
Drinking 1-6 drinks a week also showed lower risk of dementia.
1 drink a day has been associated with 20% reduced risk of hip fracture compared to non-drinkers
Wine seems to help women who have CAD and helps regulate heart beat intervals.
It is predicted the survival rate increases when these women drink wine
Moderate wine drinking lowers risk of congestive heart failure
Levels of “good cholesterol” rise when drinking.
Anti-inflammatory effects arise when drinking wine-it comes from a compound found in grape skins.
This compound (Resveratrol) may provide stroke protection and inhibit growth of breast cancer cells
Other Physical Benefits… Alcohol consumers weigh less than non
drinkers Heavier drinking is positively related to less
obesity (Hellerstaedt et al., 1990)
Protection from infectious diseases: Concentrations of alcohol above 15% inactivates most vegetative organisms.
Strong Bones: moderate alcohol intake may help to prevent Osteoporosis
Emotional Benefits
Relieves stress Alcohol provides opportunity to have fun and
celebrate at events like birthdays, Christmas etc.
Confidence is increased- “Liquid courage” Relieves boredom “Feels Good”
Spiritual Benefits
Some religions use alcohol for symbols
Catholics use wine
as a symbol of Jesus’ blood
Kids, Adults Together (KAT)
School-based Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Started in 2008 in South East Wales Target Audience: Children 9-11yrs, Parents/families
Objectives
To have children & parents openly discuss alcohol & related issues at home
Reduce number of young people who drink too much
(Rothwell & Segrott 2011)
KAT: Classroom Component
Students… Learned effects & consequences of alcohol use Incorporated literacy, art & design, & research skills Prepared skits for family fun evening to raise
awareness of alcohol issues Reflected on their attitude/values related to alcohol
use and how it impacts family & community
KAT: Family Fun Evening
Activities for parents & children
Short skits Goody Bag- DVD Class work Displayed
Program addresses both parental involvement and family communication by focusing on the
connections between the kids and parents.
Is KAT Effective?
KAT Results & Impacts
Parents/Family High participation
Gained new knowledge
Demonstrated awareness
Reflected on other related issues
(Rothwell & Segrott 2011)
Students Keen to show of their
knowledge to parents
Parents learned from children
Gained knowledge from own research in class
Observations
Some parents may be at a point where they want to make a change in their drinking habits. (contemplation or preparation stage)
Influence of drinking alcohol in front of children
Influence of child on grandfather
All Participants enjoyed Family Fun Evening
- “Interesting, non-judgmental and informative.”
Children thought class activities were fun and a nice change from usual class work
(Rothwell & Segrott 2011)
KAT Feedback
Communication Product This product is a short skit meant to be
entertaining and informative at the same time! Meant for young adults aged 19-25
Purpose To deter young adults from being dimwitted
beer drinkers like the icons in this skit. To outline the benefits of healthy drinking in
moderation using humour geared towards the audience
You will Learn…- Drinking in moderation has
been proven to be healthy for you
- Smoking is bad for you- Drinking relieves stress
and calms you down and puts you in a better mood
- Drinking reduces risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Conclusions
Negative effects of alcohol impact multiple aspects of health: physical, emotional, cognitive, and
social
Studies have demonstrated negative impacts on… Family& friends Academics Mental health Physical health
Conclusions Despite the drinking issues in society, studies
show huge benefits in drinking alcohol moderately…especially for Cardiovascular Health.
Wine can especially contribute to a healthy lifestyle and has great health benefits
The benefits are lost when
consuming higher amounts
of alcohol.
Lets toast…to drinking moderately!
Questions?