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Need to Know: Alcohol by Call Number: 362.292 CONISBN: 9780431097794
Alcohol and Harm Prevention [Issues in Society] by
Alcohol consumption is widespread within Australia and is associated with many social and cultural activities, where it is frequently consumed at harmful levels. Binge drinking and excessive long-term alcohol consumption are significant causes of injury, addiction, ill health, violence, crime, family breakdown, road accidents, lost workplace productivity and death in Australia.
Call Number: 362.292 ALCISBN: 9781925339703Publication Date: 2018
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Alcohol and harm prevention by
Alcohol consumption is widespread within Australia and is associated with many social and cultural activities, where it is frequently consumed at harmful levels. Binge drinking and excessive long-term alcohol consumption are significant causes of injury, addiction, ill health, violence, crime, family breakdown, road accidents, lost workplace productivity and death in Australia. What are safe drinking levels according to the latest guidelines, and what are the immediate and long-term risks of alcohol consumption? This book also explores how can we prevent the harmful impacts of excessive alcohol intake and promote responsible drinking choices, especially among younger people. What social and health-based strategies can be used to arrest Australia's longstanding booze binge?
ISBN: 9781925339710Publication Date: 2018
Alcohol
Alcohol is a drug.
It is classed as a depressant, meaning that it slows down vital functions—resulting in slurred speech, unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions and an inability to react quickly.
It affects the mind of the user by reducing a person’s ability to think rationally and distorts his or her judgment.
Teenage Drinking: Facts and Fiction
Alcohol is the most popular and most widely used recreational drug in Australian culture. But how does binge drinking really affect individuals physically, socially and psychologically? What are the short and long term effects? What are the direct and indirect consequences? Exploring the issue through the eyes of our youth, this programme takes an in depth look at this major health issue and investigates the concept of binge drinking and what can happen when it gets out of hand. We discuss; the effects of alcohol, reasons for binge drinking, addiction, consequences, associated risks with binge drinking and responsible behaviour.
SOURCE: ClickView (2009) Rated PG, Duration 23:08 mins.
Alcoholthinkagain campaign advertisement
Alcohol. It’s what you can’t see that can cause the most damage. To reduce your risk of serious long-term harm, health experts recommend having no more than two standard drinks on any day.
SOURCE: Youtube (2017) Duration 30 secs.
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- Factors Contributing to Alcohol related harm or Ill health provides some examples of factors that may increase or reduce the risk of alcohol-related harm or ill-health based on the available evidence.
- Drug facts: Alcohol facts Basic facts plus the signs of MDMA use and the effects it has on brains and bodies.
- The truth about Alcohol What Alcohol is and how it is used. Contains information, an add, a booklet and a documentary.
- Alcohol Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are medical conditions that doctors diagnose when someone’s drinking causes them distress or harm.
- Fact sheet: Alcohol Basic facts about alcohol, and its effects on young people.
- The Effects of Alcohol From "alcoholthinkagain" campaign.
- Fact Sheet: Alcohol Compiled by Headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation.
- Infographic: Alcohol Produced by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Looks at consumption, drink preferences, risk, improvements, high consumption, related harm and perceptions of the health effects of alcohol.
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Substance Abuse by
There are a variety of reasons young people turn to drugs, and the impact of such behavior can often be devastating. Whether alcohol, marijuana, ecstasy, or the latest drug of choice, substance abuse among teens continues to be a concern. This disorder affects so many people in one way or another, not only the addicted individual but also his or her family members and friends. In Substance Abuse: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Sheri Mabry Bestor looks at the various reasons why young people experiment with drugs and alcohol--and the consequences of doing so. Written to help young adults and those close to them understand substance abuse disorder, this book is full of important and practical information from various experts. In addition to facts, statistics, and advice, this book also provides insights from real people--teen addicts and others--who have been affected by substance abuse. Topics covered in this book include: -exposure to alcohol and drugs -reasons people experiment with addictive substances -physical and emotional aspects of addiction -treatment options -relapses -recovery The chapters in this book take readers through the process of substance use to substance abuse, from curiosity and experimentation to full-blown addiction and recovery. The chapters feature not only true life stories, but also contain information about how substance abuse affects the body and brain. Appendixes include a list of resources, including web sites, books, and movies that teens will find useful. Designed to give teens the tools for understanding this disorder from various perspectives, this book is a valuable resource for anyone affected by substance abuse.
ISBN: 9780810885585Publication Date: 2013-07-11
Drugs and Alcohol by
Readers are given helpful information about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, including narcotics, hallucinogens, and prescription medications in this nonfiction book. Through detailed images, diagrams, informational text, an index, a glossary of terms, and a list of websites that provide additional information, readers are given the tools and information they need to educate themselves about addiction, drug abuse, the health and social issues that drugs and alcohol can cause, and how to say no to peer pressure.
ISBN: 9781433348594Publication Date: 2012-09-01
WASLA Teacher Librarian of the Year- 2017: Jo-Anne Urquhart
- 2016: Lise Legg
WASLA Library Officer of the Year- 2012: Karen Notley