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Health Behaviors vs. Alcohol and Drugs, Chapter 7, quiz 18

Health Behaviors vs. Alcohol and Drugs, Chapter 7, quiz 18. Describe what influences health behaviors Describe why behaviors like abusing alcohol and drugs can be harmful to your health. Some facts about alcohol/drug use:. 1 in 7 people have a problem with alcohol abuse.

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Health Behaviors vs. Alcohol and Drugs, Chapter 7, quiz 18

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  1. Health Behaviors vs. Alcohol and Drugs, Chapter 7, quiz 18 • Describe what influences health behaviors • Describe why behaviors like abusing alcohol and drugs can be harmful to your health

  2. Some facts about alcohol/drug use: • 1 in 7 people have a problem with alcohol abuse. • 1 in 10 people have a problem with drug abuse. • Alcohol has been implicated in: • 500,000 injuries • 400,000 incidences of unprotected sex • 600,000 assaults • 70,000 victims of sexual assault among college students

  3. College presidents state that the number 1 problem on college campuses is: • Alcohol, why: • 29% of dropouts are related to alcohol abuse • 38% academic failures • 66% of unsafe sex practices • 75% of date rapes

  4. So what influences us to engage or not engage in unhealthy behaviors ? • Family-my dad • Role models-my teachers • Social pressure-friends ? • Emotional wounds-psychological needs

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