Lesson 29: Alcohol and You - Slide 38
Alcohol, A Readily Available High
- Within a few minutes of drinking alcohol, the effects are felt . . . a sense of well-being, relaxation, increased confidence, and reduced anxiety
- Recent research confirms that just 1 or 2 drinks can slow down brain activity to the point of clouding judgment and affecting self-control
- Alcohol even in small amounts is
hazardous because it:
- Impairs judgment
- Distorts vision
- Alters perceptions
- Alters moods and emotions
Notes:
Pg. 71-75, “ Teens Under The Influence, The Truth About Kids, Alcohol, and Other Drugs_ How to Recognize the Problem and What to Do About It,” Katherine ketcham and Nicholas A. Pace, M.D., Ballentine Books, New York, 2003.
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