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Alcohol Use and Consequences: Fitness and Wellness Concepts

Explore the health, behavioral, social, and academic consequences of alcohol use. Discover factors contributing to alcohol abuse and learn how to be a responsible drinker. Find resources to help friends with drinking problems.

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Alcohol Use and Consequences: Fitness and Wellness Concepts

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  1. Presentation Package for Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e Section VII: Concept 21 Use and Abuse of Alcohol

  2. Health Consequences of Alcohol Use • Increased risk of cardiovascular diseases(Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke, Hypertension) • Increased risk of cancer:(liver, stomach, colon, pancreas, breast, mouth, throat) • Impaired immune system • Malnutrition • Reproductive problems Click here for info from Nat. Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  3. Behavioral Consequences of Alcohol Use • Contributes to 50% of all motor vehicle fatalities • Contributes to unsafe sex and increased risk of AIDS • Contributes to risky behavior and accidental death Click here for info from MADD site Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  4. Social Consequences of Alcohol Use on Campus • 80% of campus vandalism involved alcohol • 70% of violent behavior on campus involved alcohol • 75% of men and 55% of women involved in acquaintance rape were under the influence of alcohol Click here for info from the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  5. Academic Consequences of Alcohol Use • 40% of poor academic performance at college has been linked to drinking • 7% of first year dropouts are related to alcohol • Alcohol intake is inversely related to GPA Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  6. Rates of Drinking on College Campuses(Data from 17,542 students from 140 Colleges) MEN WOMEN Non-drinkers 15% 16% Occasional Drinker 35% 45% Binge Drinker * 50% 39% * Binge drinking was defined as having 5 drinks in a row at least once every 2 weeks. See “On the Web” 21-3 for more information about drinking rates on campuses Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  7. Attitudes and Perceptions toward Alcohol on Campus • 95% of students believe that the average student drinks alcohol weekly • 30% of students indicated they would prefer NOT to have alcohol at parties See “On the Web” 21-3 Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  8. Why People Start Drinking • Peer pressure • Need to belong and be accepted • Media depiction of drinking • Easy access (often at home) • Absence of religious attachment • Cultural / sociological traditions • Social "lubrication" • Makes one "feel good" Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  9. Trends in Binge Drinking Among High School Youth Youth Risk Behavior Survey – Youth Online Database Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  10. What factors are contributing to the decline in alcohol use and abuse? Will it continue?

  11. Alcohol Content in Drinks All three have the same alcohol contentdespite different volumes Beer: 4% alcohol X 12 oz = .48 oz alcohol Wine: 12% alcohol X 4 oz = .48 oz alcohol Whiskey: 40% alcohol X 1.25 oz = .5 oz alcohol Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  12. Lab 21a information Factors Determining the Effects of Alcohol • How much was consumed • Rate of consumption • What is in stomach • Presence of carbonation • Mood status • Sex Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  13. Rate of Alcohol Removal • Liver can process .25 oz of alcohol per hour (2 hours to process one drink) • Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) decreases by about .015% per hour Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  14. Lab 21binformation Steps to Being a Responsible Drinker • Limit number of drinks • Drink less than 1 per 90 min. • Sip slowly • Eat lots of protein/starch • Avoid carbonated drinks • Measure drinks carefully • Don't drive if intoxicated Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  15. How to Help a Friend with a Drinking Problem • Plan a time to talk with person about it • Confront behavior - not the individual! • Use "I" not "you" in statements • Don't judge, blame or lecture • Be genuine, kind, and honest • Be prepared for denial or rejection • Have referral resources available Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  16. Online Learning Center “On the Web” pages for Concept Web Resources Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  17. Supplemental Graphics Lab Information

  18. Lab 21a InformationBlood Alcohol Levels Return to presentation • Go through calculations to estimate your blood alcohol content. • Discuss whether you were surprised by the figures and whether it may influence your drinking behavior. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

  19. Lab 21b InformationSelf-Perceptions of Alcohol Use Return to presentation • Evaluate the drinking behavior of yourself or a person close to you. • How would you classify yourself or your friend regarding drinking behavior. • Would others view you or your friend the same way? Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e

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