Not All Students DrinkReasons Why…

Reasons Why Students DrinkCauses Negative EffectsSocial and emotional

reasonsAnxiety-related reasonsRomantic reasons

Behavioral and psychological

Signals of a drinking problem

Social consequencesParanoid effects

Religious PerspectivesMormon Religion:According to the doctrine “The Word of Wisdom”Mormons are not permitted to drink alcoholic beverages. . Allied Mormons with the temperance movement. It helps build a Mormon identity today. It saves Mormons from modern addictions that are potentially very serious.

Alcoholism Can result from binge drinking. Drink in spite of social, interpersonal, legal difficulties Alcohol craving Lose control of drinking Tends to run in the family Psychological dependence Withdrawal symptoms Use alcohol to reduce the withdrawal symptoms. Failed attempts to control the alcohol use. Damaging effects due to the use on the person itself and its

surroundings (problems at work or school, arguments with the people around the addict, dedicate less time to hobbies, illnesses).

Use alcohol more frequently and in higher doses than planned. Continue to use alcohol even if you know it is damaging for you.

Physical Effects of AlcoholFatty degeneration of the liverInfection of the liverLiver cirrhosis Sleeping disordersSexual problemsInfection of the esophagusInfection of the stomachInfection of the pancreasReduction of memoryCancer of the mouth, throat, larynx, intestines and breastsHypertension and heart problems.Alcohol is also damaging during pregnancy

Alcohol in the Workplace The effects of alcohol on performance:• Initial stimulation, euphoria.• Loss of inhibition.• Impairment of co-ordination, judgment, intellectual capacity and ability to act quickly.• Blurred vision.• Slurred speech.• Hangover-headache, shakiness, nausea and vomiting.• In the longer term toxic to the brain, liver, heart and stomach.

Solutions “After Hours at UI” classes Instead of 6-10 they are held from 10-2Class that serves on alcohol alternatives

and alternative nighttime activities for students

Students receive university credits for participation

Have come up with: late-night ballroom dancing

O.W.L.S., or Outdoor Weekend Late-night Series. In this, students will try their hand, or foot, at late-night orienteering, canoeing, hiking and bouldering.

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  UI unveils late-night activities. Iowa City Press-Citizen (IA) - Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Author: Staff, Brian Morelli

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