Year 8
Alcohol: psychological risks
This lesson will look at the mental health problems associated with alcohol and alcohol misuse
Year 8
Alcohol: psychological risks
This lesson will look at the mental health problems associated with alcohol and alcohol misuse
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Key learning points
- Mood changes, decreased inhibitions etc.
- Permanent damage to the brain
- Links to mental health problems
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5 Questions
Q1.
A long term effect of alcohol misuse could result in dementia
False
Q2.
Which statement is true?
Drinking alcohol doesn't affect children because their bodies are able to repair themselves more quickly.
If you binge drink as a teen you are less likely to become dependent on alcohol in the future because you are used to drinking.
Q3.
Alcohol can cause...
Anxiety
Depression
Psychosis
Q4.
A child who drinks alcohol is more likely to have an accident.
False
Q5.
Where can you seek help and advice about alcohol?
Drinkaware
NHS
NSPCC
Youngminds
5 Questions
Q1.
ARBD stands for....
Alcohol Related Brain Defect.
Alcohol Related Brain Disease.
Alcohol Reverses Brain Damage.
Q2.
The symptoms of Alcohol Related Dementia include difficulties...
Being motivated to do tasks or activities (even essential ones like eating or drinking) controlling their emotions.
Solving problems, planning and organising.
Staying focused on a task without becoming distracted.
Understanding how other people are thinking or feeling.
Q3.
The most severe form of ARBD is known as Wernicke-Korsakoff’s Syndrome (WKS)...
False
Q4.
What are some of the short term mood changes associated with drinking alcohol?
Aggressive
Happy
Sad
Talkative
Q5.
According to the Office for National Statistics, in 2018 how many alcohol related deaths were recorded?
5,981
6,345
8,362