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ALCOHOL:MAKING CHANGES
SESSION 1
PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF
ALCOHOL
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DOH DEFINITIONS OF ALCOHOL USE
*SENSIBLE HAZARDOUS HARMFUL
MALE 34 UNITS 57 UNITS > 7
FEMALE 23 UNITS 45 UNITS > 5
PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD AVOID ALCOHOL
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KNOW YOUR UNITS
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LIVER CAN PROCESS ONE UNIT OF
ALCOHOL PER HOUR
Liver processes 9098% of alcohol turning
it into Carbon Dioxide and water
210% of alcohol is secreted in sweat,
breath and urine
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DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Increased risk of cancer in mouth and
throat (x3 the risk) especially for
people who smoke and drink.
Tear in oesophagus caused by repeated
retching.
Cancer of oesophagus (double the risk)
Oesophageal varices
THROAT AND OESOPHAGUS
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STOMACH
Nausea / vomiting/ acid reflux
Gastritisinflammation of stomach
Stomach Ulcer (peptic ulcer)
PANCREASE
Pancreatitis (inflammation of
Pancreas)
Diabetes
MALNUTRITION
Found in 29% of heavy drinkers
caused by poor diet and impaired
Absorption of vitamins (particularly B
vitamins)
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LIVER
Fatty Liver
Fat deposits in liverno symptoms
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Inflammation of liver
May lead to liver failure
Cirrhosis
Death of liver cells. May be fatal
All above problems may not be detectable
on blood tests
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CIRCULATION
High blood pressureAlcohol may bemost important cause
Risk of Strokedoubled among heavy
drinkers
Arrhythmiaspalpitations or uneven
heart beat
Heart DiseaseCardiomyopathy
(weakening of heart muscle)
Increased risk of heart failure
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Red blood cells swollen (macrocytosis)
in 90% of dependant drinkers. Thiseffects ability to carry oxygen leading
to tiredness and lethargy, due to
thiamine deficiency and toxic effects of
alcohol on bone marrow where red
cells are produced.
Immune system problemsAlcohol
decreases number of white blood cellswhich are important for fighting
infections
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NERVOUS SYSTEM
Nervous system problems are caused bydeficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1)
Peripheral Parasthesiatingling in fingers
and toes
Peripheral Neuropathynumbness infingers and toes
Wernickes Encephalopathy abnormal eye
movements, (may be very subtle) impaired
gait, confusion.
If not treated, may lead to Korsakoffs
Syndromean irreversible form of
dementia
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SEXUAL PROBLEMS
MEN Reduced libido, impaired sexual functioning, reducedfertilitylower sperm count. Reduced testosterone.
WOMEN Disruption of periods (amenorrhoea)
Heavy bleeding (menorrhagia)
Increased oestrogen
Women should not drink when pregnant as this is a risk
to foetus, risks include spontaneous abortion, still birth, and
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (growth deficiency and abnormal
facial features).
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ACCIDENTS
Alcohol related to:
45% of deaths through falls
39% of deaths through fires
25% of deaths through drowning
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DEPENDENCY
Tolerance
The amount a person drinks without experiencing symptoms of intoxication.
When people dont drink regularly their tolerance is low.
If high amounts of alcohol are consumed regularly, tolerance increasesit
takes a lot more alcohol for a person to experience symptoms of intoxication.
Nervous system adapts to alcohol
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ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL
If a person drinks heavily (15+units for a man and 11+ units for a woman) on adaily basis for several months and they stop or cut down significantly, theywill experience alcohol withdrawals.
Starts around 1224 hours after drinkingworse symptoms are 23 daysafter stopping drinking.
Common Symptoms include: More severe symptoms include:
Tremor / Shaking
Nausea and retching / vomiting
Sweating DisorientationIrritability Hallucinations
Anxiety Seizures
Restlessness (Delirium Tremors)
Insomnia
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RECOVERY
5 Weeks Replenished vitamin levels
6 weeks Improved mood
6 weeks Improved sleep pattern
12 weeks Replenished red blood cells
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SOME TIPS FOR CUTTING DOWN
Drink lower strength drinks
Have a spacer
Drink more slowly
Eat before and while you are drinking Avoid friends who drink heavily
Delay starting time
Discover non-alcoholic drinks that you enjoy
Dont drink to cope with stress or negative feelings Change your drinking routine
Keep a diary of your drinking