Presentation Package for Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

Presentation Package for Concepts of Fitness and Wellness Charles Corbin Ruth Lindsey Greg Welk William R. Corbin

The Use and Abuse of Alcohol Some graphics from: All rights reserved Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

Use and Abuse of Alcohol Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

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 of alcohol abuse and Alcoholism Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

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

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

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

Rates of Drinking on College Campuses (Data from 17, 542 students from 140 Colleges) MEN 15% 35% 50% Non-drinkers Occasional Drinker Binge Drinker * Source: Weschler, H. et al. , JAMA 272(21): 1672 -1677, 1994. WOMEN 16% 45% 39% * Binge drinking was defined as having 5 drinks in a row at least once every 2 weeks. See Web 21 -2 for more information about drinking rates on campuses Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

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 Web 21 -3 Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

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

Alcohol Content in Drinks All three have the same alcohol content despite different volumes Beer: 4% alcohol X 12 oz Wine: 12% alcohol X 4 oz Whiskey: 40% alcohol X 1. 25 oz = = = . 48 oz alcohol. 5 oz alcohol Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

Lab 21 a 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

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

Lab 21 b information § § § § 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

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

Web Resources § § § Alcoholics Anonymous - http: //www. alcoholics-anonymous. org The Century Council – www. centurycouncil. org Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention (Department of Education) – www. edc. org/hec National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) - www. health. org National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism http: //www. niaaa. nih. gov Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) - http: //www. madd. org/ Concepts of Fitness and Wellness

Return to presentation § § Lab 21 a Information Blood Alcohol Levels 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

Return to presentation § § § Lab 21 b Information Self-Perceptions of Alcohol Use 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

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