University:
Manchester University
Course:
COMM 220 | Introduction to Health Communication
Academic year:

2024
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 What are some ways that advertisements make alcohol seem appealing to the public?    An addictive, and physically damaging drug that typically leads to other drug use. Contains Ethanol—the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages (powerful and very addictive drug) Depressant—a drug that slows the central nervous system unlike a stimulant      Slows reaction time Impairs vision Diminishes Judgment Intoxicates the body Intoxication—is the state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or another substance reducing a person’s physical and mental control.  It depends on the person… ▪ Alcohol effects everyone differently:  Factors that Influence Alcohol’s Effects  Body Size- smaller people feel the effects faster than a larger person  Gender- alcohol generally moves into the bloodstream faster in females than in males due to body size  Food- food in the stomach slows down the passage of alcohol into the bloodstream  Rate of Intake- if a person drinks alcohol faster than the liver can break it down, then the person becomes intoxicated  Amount  Medicine – alcohol can interfere with the effects of certain medicines All of these drinks contain the same amount of absolute alcohol.  Consequences of Alcohol use: ▪ Psychological Dependence- a condition in which a person believes that a drug is needed in order to feel good or to function normally. ▪ Physiological Dependence- a condition in which the user has a chemical need for a drug.  Benefits of Living Alcohol Free: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Maintaining Healthy Body Establishing Healthy Relationships Making Healthy Decisions Avoiding Risk Behaviors Achieving Goals