Substance Use & Abuse Alcohol is a depressant. It is the most widely used drug in the world. Harmful Effects of Alcohol * Heavy drinkers have a greater risk of depression, heart disease, liver disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and some cancers. These include cancers of the mouth, liver, and breast. * Alcohol plays a factor […]
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Substance Use & Abuse Underage drinking is a growing problem. All too often, teenage drinking leads to: * Traffic accidents (many of them fatal). * Destruction of property. * Violent or antisocial behavior. * Poor academic performance. * Disciplinary problems. * Withdrawal from social activities. * Problems coping with stress. If you suspect (or know)
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Substance Use & Abuse Sloshing down three martinis at a business lunch went out with wide ties and bell-bottom pants. As one investment banker quipped, “No one’s going to trust you to handle their money, services, or products if you get smashed over lunch.” Keep in mind that business is business. Others’ impressions of you
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Substance Use & Abuse How to tell if you have a drinking or drug problem. If you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, craving the substance can be as strong as the need for food or water. You are unable to stop using the substance even though it causes or worsens problems for you, family,
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Substance Use & Abuse Problem drinkers have many options to help conquer their problem. * Psychotherapy. Counseling, one-on-one with a therapist or in group sessions, focuses on feelings and situations related to drinking. The goal is to help an individual cope with emotional problems and other stresses so that he or she no longer relies
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Substance Use & Abuse Are you a social drinker or a problem drinker? If you have any doubts, you probably have a problem or are developing one. Alcoholics Anonymous has developed the following quiz to help you determine if you have a drinking problem. 1. Have you ever decided to stop drinking for a week
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Substance Use & Abuse Limit alcohol to one to two drinks a day. Alcohol is a depressant and the most widely used legal drug in the United States. About one in 13 adults are alcoholics or alcohol abusers. Alcohol is a leading cause of traffic-related deaths for 15 to 24 year olds and a trigger
Substance Use & Abuse Take this test to see if you are out of control. You may think you are a social drinker, when others see you as a problem drinker. If you have any doubts, or just want to prove your friends and family wrong, take this test developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. Answer Yes
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Substance Use & Abuse Limit alcohol to lower your risk for: 1. Injuries from falling and operating machines 2. Liver and heart diseases, stroke, and high blood pressure 3. Cancers of the breast, mouth, throat, colon, and liver 4. Depression, sleep disorders, unsafe sex, alcohol abuse, and harmful alcohol and drug interactions 5. Motor vehicle
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Substance Use & Abuse Talk to your kids about the dangers of drinking. Alcohol is a dangerous drug for underage drinkers. Statistics show that kids who drink are more likely to be involved in alcohol-related traffic accidents, have serious problems at school, and be victims of violence, including date rape. Facts and figures about these
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