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Alcohol: Risks, Limits, & Resources

This informative guide provides insights into moderate alcohol use, risks of excessive drinking, safety tips, alcohol abuse, and dependence. It covers topics like alcohol-related injuries, college student statistics, binge drinking, alcoholism symptoms, and more. Learn about the dangers of alcohol dependence and withdrawal, the effects of binge drinking, and how alcohol impacts academic performance and sleep. Stay informed, set boundaries, and utilize available resources to make responsible choices regarding alcohol consumption.

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Alcohol: Risks, Limits, & Resources

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  1. How Much is too much??? By Aysun Y Livingston

  2. ALCOHOL What is Moderate Alcohol Use? • Up to two drinks per day for men • One drink per day for women and older adults How much is too much? pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh23-1/05-14.pdf

  3. WHAT IS ONE DRINK? • One 12 ounce bottle or can of beer or wine cooler • 8-9 ounce malt liquor • One 5 ounce glass of wine • 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits

  4. ALCOHOL Risks Safety tips • DUI • Date Rape • Harming Self • Harming Others • Loss of Control • Alcohol Poisoning • Alcohol Abuse • Alcohol Dependence • Go out with trusted friends • Set boundaries • Take turns to be the designated driver • Know your limits • Get Help • www.alcoholscreening.com

  5. Alcohol and College Students • 500,000 students between the ages of 18-24 are unintentionally injured under the influence of alcohol • 1,400 die each year due to alcohol-related injuries • 600,000 students are assaulted by another student that has been drinking • 22.8% of young adults reported driving under the influence • Over 44% of full time college students reported consuming five or more drinks on the same occasion at least once in the past 30 days http://risky.acep.org/

  6. ALCOHOL AND INJURY Alcohol is a factor in: 60-70% of homicides 40% of suicides 40-50% of fatal motor vehicle crashes 60% of fatal burn injuries 60% of drowsiness 40% of fatal falls Nearly 50% of severely injured trauma patients are injured while under the influence of alcohol

  7. ALCOHOL ABUSE Alcohol abuse is as a pattern of drinking that result in one or more of the following situations within a 12-month period: • Failure to fulfill major work, school, or home responsibilities • Drinking in situations that are physically dangerous, such as driving a car or operating machinery • Having recurring alcohol-related legal problems, such as being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or for physically hurting someone while drunk • Continued drinking despite having ongoing relationship problems that are caused or worsened by the drinking

  8. ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL Symptoms can be mild or severe, and may include: • Shakiness • Sweats • Anxiety • Irritability • Fatigue • Depression • Headaches • Insomnia • Nightmares • Decreased appetite

  9. BINGE DRINKING Binge Drinking is the heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time. Why Do People Binge Drink? Peer pressure Curiosity Reduce stress To feel older To feel “good”

  10. RISKS OF BINGE DRINKING Alcohol Poisoning Impaired Judgment Physical Health Mental Health Alcoholism

  11. ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE Symptoms of Alcohol dependence (Alcoholism) • Craving: A strong need, or compulsion to drink. • Loss of control: The inability to limit one’s drinking on any given occasion. • Physical dependence: Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, occur when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. • Tolerance: The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol in order to “get high.”

  12. BIOLOGICAL FACTORS If one parent is alcoholic the likelihood of a child becoming dependent increases by nearly three times. If both parents are alcoholic the likelihood of alcohol dependence increased about five times. Dr. Smith's PowerPoint

  13. Alcohol and Sex Sexual assault Date rape Unprotected intercourse Interpersonal violence victimization

  14. Alcohol & Sleep Performance Shorter sleep duration Later bed times & Later rise times Effects Learning and Academic Performance Royce A. Singleton, JR,. PH.D., and Amy r. Wolfson, PH.D.

  15. Alcohol &Academic Performance • Alcohol use disrupts Learning and Memory • Miss class • Perform poorly on test or project • Fall behind school work • Lower GPA Royce A. Singleton, jr,. PH.D., and Amy r. Wolfson, PH.D.

  16. Safety Tips Do not drink & Drive Always go out with buddies Know your limits (how much is too much?) Get good night sleep and rest Set your boundaries Reminder

  17. Online Resources • http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/ • http://www.globalrph.com/blood_alcohol_calculator.htm • http://www.uccs.edu/~counsel/resource%20splash.htm

  18. Community Resources • 2-1-1 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSPhone: (719) 573-5020 (24-hour Hotline) • BRIDGE TO AWARENESS COUNSELING CENTERPhone: (719)-390-4652

  19. ANY QUESTIONS???

  20. Have a safe and wonderful spring break!

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