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Alcohol

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ALCOHOL

ALCOHOL IS A DEPRESSANT BY ALLISON SCHAVER
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COMMON STREET NAMES

  • Beer
  • Rum
  • Wine
  • Brandy
  • Whiskey, and Gin
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HOW THE DRUG IS ADMINISTERED

THE ONLY WAY IS TO DRINK IT

SHORT TERM HEALTH EFFECTS

  • Slurred speech
  • Drowsiness
  • Vomiting
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Impaired judgment, and Decreased coordination
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LONG TERM HEALTH EFFECTS

  • Unintentional injuries
  • Intentional injuries
  • Alcohol poisoning
  • Heart-related disease & Liver disease
  • Permanent damage to the brain
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STATISTICS

  • In 2007 the death toll was 1,393, 4 daily deaths
  • Youth who drink are 7.5x more likely to do other illegal drugs
  • Alcohol-related traffic deaths in the US was 12,998 in 2007
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TREATMENT

  • Stop drinking
  • Get counseling
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