Possible effects of Alcohol include:
Temporary relief or change of feelings.
Stimulation- especially in people under 22 years of age.
Slowed down Body functions- especially in those over age 22.
Slurred speech.
Impaired ability- to see, hear, walk, talk, and think.
Loss of judgement- harder to make good decisions.
Mental confusion.
Nausea- upset stomach.
Vomiting.
Loss of emotional control- like crying uncontrollably or flying into a rage. Besides being embarrassing, this can actually be dangerous. More than 50% of all people convicted of violent crimes had been drinking alcohol at the time.
Reduce inhibitions- that means people say and do things they ordinarily wouldn't.
Sleep problems.
Unwanted sexual activity.
Lifelong Problems for Unborn Babies-
When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, so does her baby, since babies are smaller, it hits them harder, causing damage that can last their wholes lives, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FSD), refers to a variety of conditions that can occur to someone whose mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy. If the effects are severe enough, it may be a case of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). In FAS, babies can have distinctive facial features, poorer coordination, even heart defects. They may have trouble growing, thinking, speaking and learning normally. They may also be hyperactive and have behavior problems and poorer social skills. FASD is the #1 preventable cause of intellectual disabilities and birth defects in the United States. Any child whose mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy is at risk for FASD. A
pregnant woman´s drinking, EVEN ONCE, can be dangerous!
Possible death- Fact: Alcohol is a leading cause of death among 15 to 24 years old. These are tragedies that NEVER need to happen.
Signed, Dr. DQ.
Pay Special Attention To This Warning. ALCOHOL CAN HURT SPORTS
PERFORMANCE!
Players that drink alcohol are more likely to become injured
and lose their competitive edge.
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