Alcoholism
Alcohol can affect you
This is a prezi about alcoholism and how it can affect your life and just facts about it.
- Alcohol is a depressant
- It slows the function of the central nervous system
- Alters emotion, movement, hearing and vision
What are the risks of drinking too much alcohol?
- Injuries and accidents
- violence, fights and arguments
- Becoming a victim of crime
- Embarrassing pictures of yourself on social media
- Not getting home safely
Facts about alcoholism
How much alcohol does an addicted person have?
- APPROXIMATELY 7% OF THE U.S. POPULATION AGES 12 AND OVER HAS ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL
- GENETICS ACCOUNT FOR 50%-75% OF ALCOHOL ADDICTION.
- Women - more than one drink a day for most women
- Men - more than two drinks a day for most men
Sources:
www.CASAcolumbia.org
www.responsible-party.com
Alcoholism