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1 Copyright 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. Alcohol and Tobacco
2 Alcohol: An Overview! 61 percent of Americans consume alcohol regularly.! 25 percent abstain from drinking.! Alcohol and College Students! Approximately 63 percent of students have consumed alcoholic beverages in the past 30 days.! Almost half are classified as heavy drinkers.
3 Alcohol: An Overview! Binge Drinking " A pattern of drinking alcohol that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 gram-percent or above " Binge drinking is defined as consuming within 2 hours: " 5 drinks in a row for a man " 4 drinks in a row for a woman
4 Trends of Alcohol-Related Problems among College Students, Nonbinge Drinkers vs. Frequent Binge Drinkers
5 Alcohol: An Overview! High-Risk Drinking and College Students! Why is binge drinking the number one cause of preventable death among undergraduate students? " Alcohol exacerbates their already high risk for suicide, automobile crashes, and falls. " Customs, norms, and traditions encourage dangerous drinking. " Drinking is heavily advertised and promoted on campuses. " Students are more likely to engage in drinking games. " Students are more vulnerable to peer influences and peer pressure. " College administrators often don t admit to a problem on campus.
6 College Students Patterns of Alcohol Use
7 Alcohol in the Body! The Potency of Alcohol! Proof " Measure of the percent alcohol " 80 proof whiskey = 40 percent alcohol
8 Alcohol in the Body! Absorption and Metabolism! Absorption that occurs in stomach is about 20 percent! Absorption that occurs in small intestine is about 80 percent! Factors that influence absorption: " Concentration of the drink " Amount consumed " Food in the stomach
9 What Is a Standard Drink?
10 Alcohol in the Body Blood Alcohol Levels # Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) " Ratio of alcohol to total blood volume " The legal limit for BAC is 0.08 percent in all states. " Both breath analysis (breathalyzer tests) and urinalysis are used to determine whether an individual is legally intoxicated, but blood tests are more accurate. "Learned behavioral tolerance though BAC may be quite high, the individual has learned to modify his behavior to appear sober
11 Approximate Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) and the Physiological and Behavioral Effects
12 Effects of Alcohol on the Body and Health
13 Alcohol and Your Health! Immediate and Short-Term Effects of Alcohol! Reduces frequency of nerve transmissions! Dehydration! Water is lost from cerebrospinal fluid.! Alcohol irritates the gastrointestinal system.! Hangovers!! What are some symptoms experienced by someone with a hangover?
14 Alcohol and Your Health! Alcohol and Injuries! 13 percent of emergency room visits by undergrads are for alcohol-related injuries! Patients with a BAC over 0.08% are 3.2 times more likely to have a violent injury than an unintentional injury.! Most people admitted to the ER are men aged 21 and over, most as a result of accidents or fights in which alcohol was a factor.
15 Alcohol and Your Health! Alcohol and Sexual Decision Making! Alcohol lowers inhibitions, impairing the ability to make wise decisions regarding sexual activity! 70 percent of college students admit to having engaged in sexual activity primarily as a result of being under the influence of alcohol.! Less likely to use safer sex practices " Risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or pregnancy increases among those who drink heavily
16 Alcohol and Your Health! Alcohol Poisoning! Consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time can be lethal.! Alcohol alone or mixed with another drug is responsible for more toxic overdose deaths than any other substance.! Deaths are caused by either central nervous system and respiratory depression or by inhalation of vomit or fluid into the lungs! Signs include inability to be roused; weak and rapid pulse; unusual breathing pattern; cool, damp, pale, or bluish skin.! Call immediately.
17 Alcohol and Your Health! Long-Term Effects of Alcohol! Effects on the nervous system! Cardiovascular effects! Liver disease " Cirrhosis " Alcoholic hepatitis! Cancer! Chronic inflammation of pancreas! Impairs ability to recognize and fight bacteria and viruses
18 Comparison of a Healthy Liver with a Cirrhotic Liver
19 Alcohol and Pregnancy! Alcohol and Pregnancy " Alcohol will harm fetal development. " Even a single exposure to high levels can cause damage. " Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) " Mental retardation, small head, tremors, and abnormalities of face, limbs, heart, and brain " FAS is the third most common birth defect in the United States.
20 Alcohol and Your Health! Alcohol and Pregnancy! FAS Symptoms Include " Impaired learning " Poor memory " Impulsive behaviors " Reduced attention span " Poor problem solving " Fetal alcohol effects are less severe than FAS
21 Drinking and Driving! 32 percent of all traffic fatalities were alcohol related.! Many college students drink and drive.! In 2008, there were 11,773 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in the United States. " This represents one alcohol-related fatality every 45 minutes! At BAC 0.10 a person is approximately 10 times more likely to be in an accident.! When death results from alcohol impairment, mandatory prison time
22 Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism! Identifying a Problem Drinker! Abuse interferes with work, school, and relationships.! Alcohol abuse: Alcoholic " Characterized by craving, loss of control, physical dependence, and tolerance
23 Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism! Alcohol and Prescription Drug Abuse! Young adults aged 18 to 24 are at most risk for concurrent or simultaneous abuse of both alcohol and drugs.! Alcohol and prescription drugs taken together can cause " Alcohol poisoning " Unconsciousness " Respiratory depression " Death! Opiates, stimulants, sedatives, and sleeping aids are most often combined with alcohol.
24 Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism! The Causes of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism! Biological and family factors " Alcoholism is 4 to 5 times more common among children of alcoholics " Heredity accounts for two-thirds of the risk for becoming an alcoholic.! Social and cultural factors " Family attitudes " Weakening of family links " Combination of heredity and environment
25 Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism! Costs! It is estimated that alcohol is directly or indirectly responsible for over 25 percent of U.S. medical expenses and lost earnings! Cost of underage drinking is estimated at $61.9 billion annually. " Includes crashes, violent crime, FAS, high-risk sex, poisoning, psychosis, and treatment for alcohol dependence
26 Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism! Women and Alcoholism! Female alcoholics approaching the rate of male alcoholics! Women are addicted faster than are men.! Risk factors include " Family history " Pressure to drink from peers " Depression " Stress
27 Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism! Alcohol and Ethnic or Racial Differences! Different minority groups have unique problems related to alcohol consumption and abuse.! Alcohol most widely used drug among Native American populations! Generally, African Americans drink less than white Americans, but are more likely to be heavy drinkers when they do drink.! Latino men have higher-than-average rates of alcohol abuse and alcohol-related health problems than other groups.! Asian Americans have a defect in the gene that manufactures alcohol dehydrogenase, leading to unpleasant side effects of alcohol consumption.
28 Recovery! The Family s Role in Recovery! Intervention is a planned confrontation.! Treatment Programs! Psychologist and psychiatrists specializing in treatment! Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)! Private treatment centers! Family, individual, and group therapy! Alanon
29 ! Relapse Recovery! There is roughly a 60 percent rate of relapse (resuming drinking) in the first three months! Many say they are recovering their whole life.! To be effective, one must work on self-esteem and personal growth.
30 Tobacco Use in the United States! Tobacco and Social Issues! Single most preventable cause of death! 438,000 Americans die a year! 50 times that of illegal drug deaths! Teen smokers = 27.5 percent of all smokers! Advertising! $36 million per day spent on tobacco-related advertising.! Children and teens constitute 90 percent of new smokers.! Women, minorities, and college students are new targets.
31 Percentage of Population That Smokes (Aged 18 and Older) among Select Groups in the United States
32 Tobacco Use in the United States! Financial Costs!! $193 billion in annual health-related economic losses! $95 billion in medical expenditures! Does tobacco appear to be a big problem on your campus?
33 Trends in Prevalence of Cigarette Smoking in the Past Month among College Students
34 ! Nicotine Tobacco and Its Effects! It is the main addictive substance in tobacco.! Stimulates CNS.! Stimulates adrenal glands.! Increases production of adrenaline.! Increases heart rate.! Increases respiratory rate.! Constricts vessels.! Increases blood pressure.
35 Tobacco and Its Effects! Tar and Carbon Monoxide! Tar is a thick, brownish sludge, that contains various carcinogenic (cancer-causing) agents.! Tar accounts for about 8 percent of tobacco smoke.! 92 percent of the remaining tobacco smoke consists of various gases.! The most dangerous gas is carbon monoxide, which is 800 times higher than the level considered safe by the EPA.! Carbon monoxide causes oxygen deprivation in many body tissues.
36 Tobacco and Its Effects! Tobacco Addiction! Between 60 and 80 percent of people have tried a cigarette.! Smoking delivers the drug to the brain in just a few seconds.! Nicotine poisoning dizziness, light-headedness, rapid and erratic pulse, clammy skin, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea! When a person continues to smoke because stopping is too difficult, that person is addicted.! Pairing an environmental cue triggers a craving for nicotine! Two specific genes may influence smoking behavior by affecting dopamine.
37 ! Tobacco Products! Cigarettes! Cigars! Pipe Tobacco and Its Effects! Bides (hand-rolled, flavored cigarettes)! Spit (smokeless) tobacco " Chewing tobacco " Dipping " Snuff
38 Health Hazards of Tobacco Products! Cancers " Lung 85 to 90 percent associated with smoking " Pancreatic " Lip " Esophagus " Tongue! Cardiovascular disease " Smokers have a 70 percent higher death rate than nonsmokers.! Stroke " Smokers are 2 times more likely to suffer a stroke than nonsmokers.
39 Effects of Smoking on the Body and Health
40 Health Hazards of Tobacco Products! Respiratory Disorders! Chronic bronchitis! Emphysema! Sexual Dysfunction and Fertility Problems! Males are twice as likely to suffer impotence as are females.! Women are likely to suffer infertility and problems with pregnancy.! Other Health Effects! Gum disease, macular degeneration, premature skin wrinkling, and risk of Alzheimer s disease! Cancer " Lung " Pancreas " Bladder " Mouth " Tongue " Esophagus
41 Comparison of Cross Sections with a Healthy Lung and with the Lung of a Smoker
42 Environmental Tobacco Smoke! Risks from Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS)! Mainstream smoke drawn through tobacco while inhaling! Sidestream smoke from the burning end of a cigarette or smoke exhaled by a smoker " Contains 2 times more tar and nicotine, 5 times more carbon monoxide, and 50 times more ammonia than mainstream smoke " Causes more deaths a year than any other environmental pollutant! Every year, ETS is estimated to be responsible for 3,000 lung cancer deaths, 46,000 coronary and heart disease deaths, and 430 SIDs deaths in newborns.
43 Quitting! Breaking the Nicotine Addiction! 70 percent attempt to quit a year! Fewer than 5 percent succeed! Nicotine Replacement Products! Nicotine chewing gum! Nicotine patch! Nicotine nasal spray! Nicotine inhaler! Nicotine lozenges! NO BUTTS
44 Tips for Quitting
45 Quitting! Smoking Cessation Medications! Buproprion (Zyban) works on dopamine and norepinephrine receptors in the brain.! Chantix reduces nicotine cravings and it blocks the effects of nicotine at nicotine receptor sites in the brain. " Both drugs are associated with changes in behavior such as hostility, agitation, depressed mood, and suicidal thoughts or actions.! NicVAX, an antismoking vaccine, is due out on the market soon. " Intended to prevent nicotine from reaching the brain, making smoking less pleasurable
46 !! Benefits of Quitting Quitting! Many tissues will repair themselves, according to the American Cancer Society.! Gain more energy, sleep better, and feel more alert! Women less likely to bear babies with low birth weight! Can save about $1, per year
47 When Smokers Quit
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