Alcohol is one of the most popular drugs for

ALCOHOL & youth as well as adults. Although many

people think of alcohol as a pick-me-up, it
TOBBACO is in fact a depressant and slows down
the activity of the central nervous system.
The effects of alcohol can be very serious.
ABUSE Even over a short period of time, drinking
can be extremely dangerous for
example, when large amounts are
consumed quickly or when it is combined
with other activities such as driving. When
alcohol is used heavily on a regular basis it
is a factor many different diseases some of
which can be fatal. The effects of alcohol
are also increased when drinking is mixed
with other drugs such as sleeping pills,
tranquilizers and some cold remedies.
Despite anti-smoking campaigns and
policies, tobacco remains a popular drug.
The nicotine in tobacco is largely
responsible for the short-term effects of
smoking and its addictive nature. The long-
term effects, usually caused by the tar and
other poisons such as cyanide,
formaldehyde, arsenic and carbon
Causes
alcohol and tobacco has important
implications for those in the alcohol
treatment field. Many alcoholics smoke,
putting them at high risk for tobacco-
related complications including multiple
cancers, lung disease, and heart disease
(i.e., cardiovascular disease) (4). In fact,
statistics suggest that more alcoholics die
of tobacco-related illness than die of
alcohol-related problems (5). Also,
questions remain as to the best way to
treat these co-occurring addictions; some
programs target alcoholism first and then
address tobacco addiction, whereas others
emphasize abstinence from drinking and
smoking simultaneously. Effective
treatment hinges on a better understanding
of how these substancesand their
addictionsinteract.

Renz Jay Delicano monoxide, are the most dangerous to your

health.

GR.10 FDM Key Facts (Heavy, regular drinking is seen

as a risk for developing)
- inflamed stomach or pancreas
- cirrhosis of the live
 Effects
- at first, the person feels more
relaxed and less inhibited
- the person will not be able to
think as clearly and judgments and
decisions will be affected
- then the persons reflexes will
become slower, he will have
trouble working and doing things,
which require physical co-
ordination
- the persons mood may change,
he may become angry or more
willing to take risks
- if the person drinks a large
amount of alcohol very rapidly, his
or her breathing may slow down
seriously or even stop, causing
death
- the effects of alcohol may
increase if combined with certain
other drugs (e.g. sleeping pills,
cold medicines)
Preventive
Measures :
- Support state, tribal, local, and territorial
implementation and enforcement of alcohol
control policies.
- Create environments that empower
young people not to drink or use other
drugs.
- Identify alcohol and other drug abuse
disorders early and provide brief
intervention, referral and treatment.
- Reduce inappropriate access to and use
of prescription drugs.
Tips for
Prevention :
- Dont Be Afraid to Say No: Sometimes, our fear of
negative reaction from our friends, or others we dont
even know, keeps us from doing what we know is
right. Real simple, it may seem like everyone is
doing it, but they are not. Dont let someone else
make your decisions for you. If someone is
pressuring you to do something that's not right for
you, you have the right to say no, the right not to give
a reason why, and the right to just walk away.
- Connect With Your Friends and Avoid Negative Peer
Pressure: Pay attention to who you are hanging out
with. If you are hanging out with a group in which the
majority of kids are drinking alcohol or using drugs to
get high, you may want to think about making some
new friends. You may be headed toward an alcohol
and drug problem if you continue to hang around
others who routinely drink alcohol, smoke marijuana,
abuse prescription drugs or use illegal drugs. You
don't have to go along to get along.