Alcohol

Question 1

What can alcohol do to our immune systems ?

Answer 1

Consuming more that recommended can have negative effects on health and wellbeing .

Question 2

What does the UK Government state about drinking for men and women ?

Answer 2

That men and women shouldn’t consume more than 14 of alcohol per week.

Question 3

What should people avoid doing when drinking ?

Answer 3

They should avoid drinking large units or binge drinking ?

Question 4

What can be increased as a result of alcohol ?

Answer 4

There can be a increase in risk for cancer .

Question 5

How many units are there in a small glass of wine?

Answer 5

1.5 units

Question 6

How many units are there in a pint of beer ?

Answer 6

3 units .

Question 7

How many units are there in a glass of spirit ?

Answer 7

1 unit .

Question 8

What are the physical negative effects of alcohol consumption ?

Answer 8

Alcohol dependence , damage to liver , kidneys , pancreas , cancers in the mouth , throat , oesophagus , liver , breast ,Infertility and weight gain .

Question 9

What are the Intellectual effects of drinking alcohol ?

Answer 9

Difficulty making decisions , depression and anxiety , stroke and brain damage , impaired brain development of unborn baby.

Question 10

What are the emotional effects of drinking alcohol ?

Answer 10

poor self concept , poor judgement leading to risk of accidents and unsafe sex .

Question 11

What are the Social effects of drinking alcohol ?

Answer 11

possible breakdown of relationships , domestic violence .