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See this site for more info: Posted by alcoholthenarcotic on Jul 9, 2008. |
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Alcohol is a depressant, therefore, when I teach Health to my students and we discuss the effects of alcohol on the body, I highlight the fact that after the initial "Lampshade on the table dance," the person falls flat into a slowed down state. Slurring their words, stumbling and, if they try to drive, being unable to steer and control a car, likely to crash. When I tell my students that Blackouts occur and the drinker has no memory of what occurs during this period, they are dumbfounded. Alcohol is a drug, inasmuch, because of its addictive quality and the fact that many people who drink also abuse drugs. Alcohol, seen as a harmless source of pleasure is actually a contributing factor to many deaths, through drunk driving and alcohol poisoning. So, I can see why alcohol would be classified in the same category of heroin. Both Alcohol and Heroin are psychologically addicting. Posted by pmiranda2857 on Jul 10, 2008. |
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In reply to #2: This was moved here so other's can comment. (I had replied to pmiranda via personal Email) Now to add: Not only are Alcohol and Heroin pyscholigically addicting but physically as well. The American Phy Assoc's Criteria handbook spells out that alcohol is more intoxicating and has more harsh withdrawal side-effects than alcohol. An arguement could be made that alcohol is worse...but this thread is for discussion is more about what we teach our kids about alcohol. Society is so drunk on denial that we have allowed teen drinking to become epidemic (per the AMA) and are not teaching it with information that they can use to make better decisions...well, add that parents are not informed enough to address this either. I welcome all to see a website that covers a lot of what I am saying. W e need to try something different if we are going to reduce teen drinking...agreed? Thank you.
Posted by alcoholthenarcotic on Jul 11, 2008. |
