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