Alcohol Information for Teens: Health Tips About Alcohol and Alcoholism (Teen Health Series)

425 Pages·2009·2.64 MB·English

by  Lisa Bakewell

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Alcohol
Information
for Teens
Second Edition
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Second Edition
Alcohol
Information
for Teens
Health Tips about Alcohol and Alcoholism
Including Facts about Alcohol’s Effects on
the Body, Brain, and Behavior, the Conse-
quences of Underage Drinking, Alcohol
Abuse Prevention and Treatment, and
Coping with Alcoholic Parents
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Edited by Lisa Bakewell
P.O. Box 31-1640, Detroit, MI 48231
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Edited by Lisa Bakewell
Teen Health Series
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ISBN 978-0-7808-1043-3
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Alcohol information for teens : health tips about alcohol and alcoholism
including facts about alcohol's effects on the body, brain, and behavior,
the consequences of underage drinking, alcohol abuse prevention and
treatment, and coping with alcoholic parents / edited by Lisa Bakewell.
p. cm.
Summary: "Provides basic consumer health information for teens on the
health effects of alcohol use, along with facts about identifying alcohol
problems, and prevention and treatment strategies. Includes index, resource
information and recommendations for further reading"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-7808-1043-3 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1.
Alcohol--Physiological effect. 2. Alcoholism--Prevention. 3.
Youth--Alcohol use. I. Bakewell, Lisa.
QP801.A3A4275 2009
613.81--dc22
2009014072
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Table Of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................ ix
Part One: Basic Information About Alcohol
Chapter 1—What Is Alcohol?.................................................................. 3
Chapter 2—Alcohol Myths And Facts .................................................... 7
Chapter 3—Frequently Asked Questions About Alcohol.....................13
Chapter 4—Understanding Why Young Adults Drink Alcohol...........19
Chapter 5—Underage Drinking: Understanding The Scope
Of The Problem..................................................................25
Chapter 6—Underage Drinking: Adverse Consequences......................39
Part Two: Alcohol’s Effect On The Body
Chapter 7—The Physical Effects Of Alcohol On Your Body...............51
Chapter 8—Understanding Blood Alcohol Concentration...................57
Chapter 9—Alcohol Intoxication And Alcohol Poisoning....................61
Chapter 10—Alcohol And The Brain......................................................67
Chapter 11—Alcohol And Liver Disease.................................................75
Chapter 12—Alcohol And The Cardiovascular System ..........................89
vi
Chapter 13—Alcohol And The Digestive System.................................105
Chapter 14—Alcohol And The Pancreas...............................................115
Chapter 15—Alcohol And The Reproductive System...........................121
Chapter 16—Facts About Alcohol And Bone Disease..........................129
Chapter 17—Facts About Alcohol And Cancer....................................137
Part Three: Alcohol’s Effect On Mental Health And
Behavior
Chapter 18—How Alcohol Impacts Memory .......................................145
Chapter 19—Binge Drinking, Heavy Drinking, And Blackouts...........153
Chapter 20—Anxiety, Depression, And Suicide Associated
With Adolescent Drinking...............................................161
Chapter 21—Alcohol, Violence, And Aggression..................................167
Chapter 22—Overconfidence And Recklessness Associated
With Adolescent Drinking...............................................173
Chapter 23—Drinking And Sexual Risk Taking ...................................177
Chapter 24—Drinking And Date Rape Drugs......................................183
Chapter 25—Alcohol And Driving: A Deadly Combination ...............191
Part Four: Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism
Chapter 26—What Is Alcoholism?........................................................203
Chapter 27—What Causes Alcoholism?................................................215
Chapter 28—What Are The Signs Of An Alcohol Problem................221
Chapter 29—Recognizing And Diagnosing Alcoholism.......................227
Chapter 30—Do I Need Help For An Alcohol Problem?.....................233
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Chapter 31—Treating Alcoholism .........................................................239
Chapter 32—Understanding Alcohol Withdrawal
And Delirium Tremens.....................................................257
Chapter 33—Dealing With Addiction...................................................267
Part Five: Preventing Teen Alcohol Use
Chapter 34—Adolescent Drinking: Prevention And
Intervention Programs......................................................277
Chapter 35—Say No To Alcohol: Handling Peer Pressure ...................291
Chapter 36—How To Help A Friend Who Has
An Alcohol Problem.........................................................297
Chapter 37—The Minimum Legal Drinking Age:
Does It Help Prevent Alcohol-Related Problems?..........301
Chapter 38—Deterring Alcohol-Impaired Drivers ...............................305
Part Six: Children Of Alcoholics
Chapter 39—Families With A History Of Alcohol Dependence.........319
Chapter 40—Alcoholism Tends To Run In Families.............................323
Chapter 41—Understanding The Alcoholic Family..............................333
Chapter 42—Coping With An Alcoholic Parent ..................................341
Chapter 43—Breaking The Cycle Of Alcohol Addiction .....................349
Part Seven: If You Need More Information
Chapter 44—Additional Reading About Alcohol Use And Abuse.......359
Chapter 45—Support Groups For Alcoholics And
Children Of Alcoholics ....................................................363
viii
Chapter 46—National Organizations Providing Information
About Alcohol And Alcoholism ......................................369
Chapter 47—State Resources For Help With
Alcohol-Related Concerns ...............................................381
Index .................................................................................................. 393
Preface
About This Book
Underage drinking can lead to a host of negative consequences, includ-
ing trouble in relationships, in school, and in social activities. Alcohol is also
a leading contributor to fatal injuries, and it plays a roll in risky sexual behav-
iors. Furthermore, alcohol affects every organ in the body, and excessive con-
sumption is associated with multiple adverse health consequences, including
liver disease, various cancers, cardiovascular disease, neurological damage,
and mental health disorders. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention claims that excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading
preventable cause of death in the United States, associated with 75,000 deaths
per year.
Alcohol Information for Teens, Second Edition provides updated informa-
tion about alcohol and its effects on the body, brain, and behavior, including
short-term consequences and long-term health risks to individual organs
and mental well-being. It describes the risks and signs of emerging alcohol-
related problems, offers information about treatments, and describes strategies
to prevent teen alcohol abuse. A special section offers facts and encouragement
to children of alcoholics, and the book concludes with directories of resources
for further help and information.
How To Use This Book
This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas
of interest; chapters are devoted to single topics within a part.