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ALCOHOL AWARENESS

ALCOHOL AWARENESS. March 2018. Consequences of Alcohol Use. 1,825 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motor-vehicle crashes.

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ALCOHOL AWARENESS

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  1. ALCOHOL AWARENESS March 2018

  2. Consequences of Alcohol Use 1,825 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motor-vehicle crashes Hingson, R.W.; Zha, W.; and Weitzman, E.R. Magnitude of and trends in alcohol-related mortality and morbidity among U.S. college students ages 18–24, 1998–2005. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (Suppl. 16):12–20, 2009. PMID: 19538908 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2701090/

  3. Tips for Mindful Moderate Drinking • Keep track of how many drinks you consumed, blood alcohol concentration, and alcohol-related caloric intake • Drink slowly and have no more than 1 drink during the first hour. Keep in mind that mixed drinks contain at least 2-3 drink units/serving Washton, Arnold . "Mindful Moderate Drinking— How to Drink Less, Enjoy it More, and Reduce the Risks." The Huffington Post. 11 Apr. 2017. 7 Mar. 2018. <https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mindful-moderate-drinking-how-to-drink-less-enjoy_us_58ed8744e4b0ea028d568e13>

  4. Consequences of Alcohol Use 696,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are assaulted by another student who has been drinking Hingson R, Heeren T, Winter M. et al. Magnitude of alcohol-related mortality and morbidity among U.S. college students ages 18–24: changes from 1998 to 2001. Annual Review of Public Health 26: 259–279, 2005. PMID: 15760289  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15760289

  5. Consequences of Alcohol Use 97,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 report experiencing alcohol-related sexual assault or date rape Hingson R, Heeren T, Winter M. et al. Magnitude of alcohol-related mortality and morbidity among U.S. college students ages 18–24: changes from 1998 to 2001. Annual Review of Public Health 26: 259–279, 2005. PMID: 15760289  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15760289

  6. Lower-Risk Drinking Strategies • Hydrate and eat while you are drinking • Alternate between alcohol-free drinks and drinks containing alcohol http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/fact-sheet/alcohol-lowering-risk

  7. Consequences of Alcohol Use Roughly 20 percent of college students meet the criteria for an alcohol use disorder Blanco, C.; Okuda, M.; Wright, C. et al. Mental health of college students and their non-college- attending peers: Results from the National Epidemiologic Study on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Archives of General Psychiatry 65(12):1429–1437, 2008. PMID: 19047530 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2734947/

  8. Consequences of Alcohol Use About 1 in 4 college students report academic consequences from drinking, including missing class, falling behind in class, doing poorly on exams or papers, and receiving lower grades overall Blanco, C.; Okuda, M.; Wright, C. et al. Mental health of college students and their non-college- attending peers: Results from the National Epidemiologic Study on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Archives of General Psychiatry 65(12):1429–1437, 2008. PMID: 19047530 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2734947/

  9. Tips for Mindful Moderate Drinking • Avoid drinking with heavy drinkers • Stop drinking before you stop thinking. • Typically 3-5 drinks for men and 2-4 drinks for women when consumed in less than 3-4 hours Washton, Arnold . "Mindful Moderate Drinking— How to Drink Less, Enjoy it More, and Reduce the Risks." The Huffington Post. 11 Apr. 2017. 7 Mar. 2018. <https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mindful-moderate-drinking-how-to-drink-less-enjoy_us_58ed8744e4b0ea028d568e13>

  10. Alcohol Myths “I can sober up quickly if I have to” FACT: It takes about 2 hours for the adult body to eliminate the alcohol content from a single drink. Nothing can speed up this process https://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/SpecialFeatures/alcoholMyths.aspx

  11. “Low risk” alcohol use is defined as up to 2 drinks daily for healthy adult men and one drink daily for healthy adult women • One drink equals: • One 12-ounce bottle of beer • One 5-ounce glass of wine • 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits Washton, Arnold . "Mindful Moderate Drinking— How to Drink Less, Enjoy it More, and Reduce the Risks." The Huffington Post. 11 Apr. 2017. 7 Mar. 2018. <https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mindful-moderate-drinking-how-to-drink-less-enjoy_us_58ed8744e4b0ea028d568e13>

  12. Alcohol Myths “Beer doesn’t have as much alcohol as hard liquor” FACT: A 12 ounce bottle of beer has the same amount of alcohol as a standard shot of 80-proof liquor or 5 ounces of wine https://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/SpecialFeatures/alcoholMyths.aspx

  13. Alcohol Myths “Drinking isn’t all that dangerous” FACT: Among college students, alcohol contributes to deaths from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, as well as assaults, sexual assault, date rape, and poor academic performance https://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/SpecialFeatures/alcoholMyths.aspx

  14. Tips for Mindful Moderate Drinking • Eat something before you take your first drink and drink water in between alcoholic drinks. • Do not drink when you are emotionally upset. It is a set up for over drinking. Washton, Arnold . "Mindful Moderate Drinking— How to Drink Less, Enjoy it More, and Reduce the Risks." The Huffington Post. 11 Apr. 2017. 7 Mar. 2018. <https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mindful-moderate-drinking-how-to-drink-less-enjoy_us_58ed8744e4b0ea028d568e13>

  15. CAPS and Student Health Services are an on campus resources. Call 707-654-1170 or stop by the Student Health Center to schedule an appointment

  16. In 2016, 48% of males and 42% of females reported binge drinking

  17. Alcohol Myths “I can drink and still be in control” FACT: Drinking impairs your judgement, which increases the likelihood that you will do something you’ll later regret https://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/SpecialFeatures/alcoholMyths.aspx

  18. Percentage of students reporting “Never Used” alcohol Alcohol non-use by CMA students is much less than what is perceived. In 2016, 20% of male students and 12% of female students reported that they had never used alcohol.

  19. Alcohol Myths “I can manage to drive well enough after a few drinks” FACT: The impairments from alcohol start at 0.05 BAC; affecting speech, memory, attention, coordination, and balance. https://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/SpecialFeatures/alcoholMyths.aspx

  20. “When used appropriately, alcohol can facilitate connection between strangers, help people relax and enjoy the moment, and create an atmosphere where new ideas and new connections spontaneously occur.” Washton, Arnold . "Mindful Moderate Drinking— How to Drink Less, Enjoy it More, and Reduce the Risks." The Huffington Post. 11 Apr. 2017. 7 Mar. 2018. <https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mindful-moderate-drinking-how-to-drink-less-enjoy_us_58ed8744e4b0ea028d568e13>

  21. How Alcohol Affects Your Brain • Alcohol can cause your brain to transmit information too slowly—resulting in drowsiness • Alcohol can trigger behavioral changes, depression, memory loss, agitation and seizures • Long-term heavy drinking can reduce the size of brain cells • The more you drink, the more vulnerable your brain is • Abstaining from alcohol over several months to a year may allow structural brain changes to partially correct https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Hangovers/beyondHangovers.htm

  22. Percent of students using alcohol in the past 30 days At CMA, reported alcohol use within the past 30 days has decreased since 2011 and is about even or slightly less than the national sample

  23. How Alcohol Affects Your Heart • Long-term heavy drinking weakens the heart muscle and the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to the organs • Blood flow shortage can result in significant damage to organs and tissues • Binge drinking and long-term heavy drinking can lead to strokes • Chronic alcohol abuse can cause high blood pressure https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Hangovers/beyondHangovers.htm

  24. Tips for Mindful Moderate Drinking • Make sure you have a reliable ride for the night. Uber and Lyft are must-have ride-sharing apps! • Think about tomorrow. If you have to be at work or have something important to do the next morning, then plan to stop drinking early enough so you can be on your game the next day. Washton, Arnold . "Mindful Moderate Drinking— How to Drink Less, Enjoy it More, and Reduce the Risks." The Huffington Post. 11 Apr. 2017. 7 Mar. 2018. <https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mindful-moderate-drinking-how-to-drink-less-enjoy_us_58ed8744e4b0ea028d568e13>

  25. How Alcohol Affects Your Liver • Heavy drinking can cause fat to build up in the liver. Can cause: • Fever, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and even mental confusion • Heavy drinking can cause scar tissue to build up in the liver, causing a condition known as fibrosis • Cirrhosis (deterioration) of the liver prevents the liver from completing essential functions such as: • Managing infections, removing harmful substances from the blood, and absorbing nutrients https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Hangovers/beyondHangovers.htm

  26. “The key to maintaining a healthy relationship with alcohol is to be mindful of when, where, why, how much, and how quickly you drink” Washton, Arnold . "Mindful Moderate Drinking— How to Drink Less, Enjoy it More, and Reduce the Risks." The Huffington Post. 11 Apr. 2017. 7 Mar. 2018. <https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mindful-moderate-drinking-how-to-drink-less-enjoy_us_58ed8744e4b0ea028d568e13>

  27. How Alcohol Affects Your Pancreas • Alcohol consumption can cause the pancreas to secrete digestive fluids internally, which causes inflammation or Pancreatitis • Pancreatitis is a risk factor for developing pancreatic cancer • Chronic pancreatitis can slowly destroy the pancreas and lead to diabetes or death https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Hangovers/beyondHangovers.htm

  28. How Alcohol Affects Your Immune System • Alcohol suppresses the body’s immune system • Chronic alcohol use reduces the ability of the white blood cells to dispose of harmful bacteria within the body • When their immune system is compromised, chronic drinkers are more likely to contract pneumonia and tuberculosis than non-drinkers

  29. How many drinks are in common containers?

  30. When To Call An Ambulance • Call 911 when the person: • Cannot be awakened or is unconscious • Has irregular, shallow, or slow breathing • Has irregular, weak, or slow pulse • Has cold, clammy, or pale, or bluish skin • Is continually vomiting • Shows signs of a possible head injury (e.g., talking incoherently) • Has seizures • Has delirium tremens—a state of confusion and visual hallucinations

  31. Lower-Risk Drinking Strategies • Never leave a drink unattended • Avoid taking shots http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/fact-sheet/alcohol-lowering-risk

  32. Lower-Risk Drinking Strategies • Stop drinking at a pre-determined time http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/fact-sheet/alcohol-lowering-risk

  33. If you have tried repeatedly to moderate your drinking without success or find it too difficult to incorporate modified drinking strategies, it may be time to take a break from drinking and/or seek consultation from a health care professional

  34. CAPS and Student Health Services are an on campus resources. Call 707-654-1170 or stop by the Student Health Center to schedule an appointment

  35. When to Avoid Alcohol Use • If you have a family history of alcoholism or have been diagnosed with alcoholism • If you have liver or pancreatic disease • If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant • If you take prescription or over-the-counter medications that can interact with alcohol • If you have heart failure or a weak heart

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