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Alcohol Lesson 2

Learn about the widespread alcohol use in American society and the dangers of drinking and driving. Explore the stages of alcoholism and the steps to recovery. Join Alcoholics Anonymous for support and achieve a lifelong sobriety.

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Alcohol Lesson 2

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  1. Alcohol Lesson 2 Alcohol and society

  2. Do Now • Write a short note to an older person, over 21, persuading him or her not to drink and drive.

  3. Alcohol use is widespread in American Society • 14 million adults have physical, social, and psychological problems related to alcohol use • Drinking and Driving is a big problem in the U.S. • Drinking and Driving impairs a persons vision, reaction time, and physical coordination.

  4. Alcoholism • Alcoholism- a progressive, chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol. • psychological need- mind sends the body a message saying it needs more alcohol. • Physical need- body develops a direct need for the alcohol.

  5. Stages of Alcoholism • Stage 1- a person starts using alcohol to relieve stress or to relax. Soon the person needs alcohol to cope with daily life. • Stage 2- continues to drink, body develops a need for more alcohol. May be absent from school/work to deny their problem. • Stage 3- The problem is clear to everyone. The drinkers body is strongly addicted, and the drinker is out of control. Death is very soon.

  6. Recovery- The process of learning to live an alcohol free life. • AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) – World wide self help group for people with a drinking problem • Sobriety- Living without alcohol. Becomes a lifelong struggle.

  7. Steps to Recovery • Step 1 Admission- the alcoholic admits they have a problem • Step 2- Detoxification- a process in which the alcoholics body adjusts to functioning without alcohol • Step 3- Counseling- alcoholic receives counseling on how to deal without alcohol • Step 4- Recovery- The alcoholic takes responsibility for his or her own life

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