AOD - Health Risks and Alcohol (Lesson)

Health Risks and Alcohol

Welcome to, “Health Risks of Alcohol.” You will focus on how alcohol use can be harmful to the body and the benefits of living alcohol-free. Problems of abuse and alcoholism are also discussed. Think through what your “yes” and "no” responses would be to the following statements: 

• I avoid getting into a vehicle driven by someone who used alcohol.
• I recognize the short-term and long-term health effects of using alcohol.
• I choose to be alcohol-free.
• I recognize that the teen use of alcohol is illegal.
• I understand the effects of living with an alcoholic and know where to seek help. 

How many of these statements accurately describe your own personal choices?  The more you resonated with, the healthier your lifestyle.  

Health Risks of Alcohol Presentation

Watch the video below to learn about the health risks of alcohol

 

How Alcohol Effects Your Body

Watch the video below to learn about Alcohol and the affects on the body.

 

Short-Term Effects of Alcohol

Use the interactive below to learn about the 5 short term effects of alcohol

Some Factors That Influence the Onset and Intensity of Alcohol's Effects

Use the interactive below to learn about the factors that influence the onset and intensity of alcohol's effects.

Long-Term Effects of Alcohol

Use the interactive below to learn about the long-term effects of alcohol.

 

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