sma13-4153-session-two-alcohol-recovery.ppt

consumo de alcohol y estrategias locales

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Session 2:
Alcohol and Recovery
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Alcohol in the Brain
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Alcohol upsets a delicate balance between
chemical systems that stimulate and
chemical systems that inhibit functions of the
brain and body.

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Adaptation
Adaptation Dependence
Absence Withdrawal Symptoms
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Withdrawal Symptoms
Seizures
Tremors
Nausea
Auditory or visual hallucinations
Insomnia
Agitation
Confusion
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Delirium Tremens
Rapid heart rate
Increased body temperature
Tremors
Loss of ability to control muscle movement
Increased blood pressure
Abnormally fast breathing
Sweating
Altered mental status
Hallucinations
Cardiovascular collapse and death
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Incidence
About half of Americans ages 12 and older
report drinking alcohol.
About 3 in 10 (30 percent) American adults
drink at levels that increase their risk for
physical, emotional, and social problems.
Of these heavy drinkers, about 1 in 4
currently has an alcohol abuse or
dependence disorder.
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Incidence by Gender and Age
More men report being current drinkers than
do women.
The rate of alcohol dependence is also
lower for women than for men.
The incidence of heavy alcohol use is
highest among young adults between ages
21 and 29.
The incidence of alcohol problems is lowest
among adults ages 65 and older.
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Initial Effects of Alcohol
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Feelings of euphoria
Talkativeness, sociability
Lowered inhibitions

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Later Effects
Sedation and drowsiness
Trouble with balance
Impaired peripheral vision
Delayed reaction time
Slurring of words
Vomiting
Sleeping
Possible blackout
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Long-Term Effects
Heavy drinking over time damages the
Liver
Digestive system
Cardiovascular system
Immune system
Endocrine system
Nervous system
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Liver
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Alcoholic hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Alcohol dependence is the leading cause of
liver-related deaths in the United States.

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Digestive System
Inflammation of the esophagus
Esophageal cancer
Enlarged blood vessels in the esophagus
(often fatal)
Pancreatitis
Cancers of the throat, colon, rectum
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Cardiovascular System
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Serious heart disease
Irregular and/or weak heartbeats
High blood pressure
Increased risk of stroke
Damaged platelets/increased
risk of bleeding

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Immune System
Damaged white and red blood cells
Increased risk of infectious disease
Immune system attack on the body
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Endocrine System
Diabetes
Altered release of reproductive hormones,
growth hormone, and testosterone
Decreased testicle and ovary size
Disrupted sperm and egg production
Sexual dysfunction in both men and women
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Nervous System
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Peripheral neuropathy
Wernicke’s syndrome
Korsakoff’s syndrome
Loss of mental function
Reduced brain size
Changes in the function of brain cells

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Behavioral Effects
Domestic violence and child abuse
Accidents
Family problems
Strained relationships with colleagues
Absence from or lateness to work
Loss of employment because of decreased
productivity
Committing or being the victim of violence
Driving under the influence arrests
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Alcohol and Women
Compared with men,
women develop
alcohol-related disease
more quickly and with
less alcohol.
Matrix IOP 2-18

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Alcohol and Pregnancy
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Babies born to mothers who drank
during pregnancy may have
intellectual disabilities or other
learning and behavioral problems.

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
The most serious risk during pregnancy is fetal
alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
FASD is the leading known cause of intellectual
disabilities in the United States.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Cognitive and Behavioral Impairments
Behavioral and neurological problems
associated with FASD may lead to poor
academic performance and legal and
employment difficulties in adolescence and
adulthood.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Craniofacial Features
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Total Abstinence
Clients in Matrix treatment are
asked to stop using all illicit drugs
and alcohol.
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Alcohol Triggers Are Everywhere
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Advertisements
Movies
TV shows
Friends and family who drink
Celebrations
and holidays

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Internal Triggers
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Depression
Anxiety
Loneliness
Stress
Anger
Guilt

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Relapse Warning
People in recovery who drink alcohol are
8 times more likely to relapse to stimulant
use than those who don’t drink.
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Relapse
Alcohol Lowered inhibitions
Add a trigger, and the result may be
impulsive use of stimulants.
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Other Reasons for Abstaining
Drinking prevents people in recovery from
directly confronting their stimulant use
disorder.
Drinking puts people in recovery at risk of
becoming dependent on alcohol.
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Plan Not To Drink
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Think about other ways of celebrating.
Avoid being around others who are drinking.
Think about other ways of spending time with
friends.
Make friends with others in recovery.
Practice saying “no thank you.”
Avoid going to bars and parties.
Talk to your family.

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Plan To Cope
Attend 12-Step or mutual-help group
meetings.
Discuss your feelings in group.
Obtain a 12-Step sponsor.
Practice relaxation techniques.
Practice HALT.
Remind yourself that uncomfortable feelings
are normal and will pass.
Obtain help from a therapist.
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