Does this mean ALL drinking is bad?
Alcohol has been around for thousands of years as part of celebrations,
socializing, and religious services. And many adults can -and do -drink
in moderate or LOW-RISK ways that do not have negative consequences.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
“moderate” means having no more than 1 drink a day for women
& no more than 2 drinks a day for men.
IT ALSO MEANS DRINKING:
IN THE RIGHT WAY: Sipping slowly. That means not gulping or chugging (and certainly not having more than 1 standard drink an hour).
AT THE RIGHT TIME AND PLACE: NOT at school. work, or when doing anything that
requires alertness and coordination, such as:
- Driving a car - or using any machinery,
- Sports
- Boating
- Swimming
- Hunting
FOR THE RIGHT REASONS: NOT when drinking is done to:
- Escape
- Relax
- Lose control
- Feel accepted
- Rebel against authority
- Make it easier (perhaps less scary) to meet new people
- Look more mature and independent
Lesson Progress
- Alcohol Introduction
- Does that mean all drinking is bad?
- Drink with Care
- What is Alcohol?
- Does Alcohol Affect Everyone The Same Way ?
- Possible Effects of Alcohol
- Health Problems
- Other Problems
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Alcohol Risks
- Alcohol Risks - Continued
- Pressure
- Problems
- Alcoholism
- Alcoholism Continued
- Effects of Alcoholism
- Effects of Alcoholism - Continued
- How come some people have problems with alcohol and others don't ?
- Do any other factor play a part in causing people to have alcohol problems?
- Alcohol Problems
- Make a Difference
- Bottom Line