Binge Drinking SSL Presentation

Binge Drinking

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By: Nyx Gonzalez

Binge drinkers can have a sudden change in mood and behavior, and make it harder to think clearly and move with coordination. Behavioral: Change in behavior, Isolation, and less transparent behaviors Avoiding contact with family and/or friends, Change in friends, hobbies, and/or activities, Drop in grades or changes in work performance, Moodiness, irritability, nervousness/anxiety, giddiness, Lack of concentration and poor short-term memory Physical: The smell of alcohol on clothes/breath, Bloodshot eyes, Slurred speech, Walking abnormally

Signs someone is binge drinking

Know the warning signs

Chronic drinkers are more liable to contract diseases like pneumonia and tuberculosis than people who do not drink much. Cognitive effects of alcohol use may include memory loss, problems with learning, dementia, and severely hindered mental functioning in most severe cases. Long-term health risks of chronic alcohol use include heart, liver, and digestion problems, cancer, and immune system weakening as well as mood and sleep disturbances and the development of other mental health problems, including depression and anxiety.

Binge drinking and the effects on your mental and physical health

How to get help for binge drinking

A person can go to a rehab center, get individual therapy, and can start medication. You can attend support groups, and engage in healthier activities and hobbies