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living without alcohol, is a lifelong commitment

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About 40% of violent crimes, totaling about 3 million annually,
are alcohol-related

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An alcoholic experiences a need to drink increasingly greater amounts of alcohol in
order to feel its effects

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An addict who is dependent on alcohol

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Counseling and medication

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The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life

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Alcohol is the most important thing in a person’s life

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Become physically dependent on alcohol

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drinking and becoming intoxicated regularly

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Craving, loss of control, physical dependence, tolerance, health, family and legal problems

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A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol

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-Mom drinking=baby drinking

-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)- a group of alcohol related birth defects that include physical and mental problems
-Leading cause of mental disabilities in the U.S.

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¼ of all emergency room visits
OTC medications- Acetaminophen, antihistamines

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Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Body

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Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Body

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-Brain- Addiction, loss of brain functions, brain damage

-Cardiovascular System- Enlarged heart, high blood pressure

-Liver- Alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis

-Digestive System- Irritation

-Pancreas- Lining of the pancreas

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Alcohol begins to shut down involuntary actions, Passing out doesn’t mean alcohol absorption stops, Mental confusion, coma, inability to be awakened, vomiting, seizures, slowed respiration, irregular heartbeat, hypothermia or low body temperature, Can result in severe dehydration from vomiting

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a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose

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Harm to yourself and others, Restricted driving privileges or complete loss of license, police record, Expenses for any damage done, insurance rates

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Influences Short-term Effects of Drinking

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Influences Short-term Effects of Drinking

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Body size and gender, Food, Amount and rate of Intake

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Blood Alcohol Concentration or BAC- Amount of alcohol in a person’s blood expressed as a percentage

.08 and above is considered under the influence, No acceptable BAC for people under 21

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Defined as drinking 5 or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting