Alcohol misuse Flashcards
1
Q
men and women should drink
A
14 units a week
2
Q
1 unit -
A
1 single spirit
3
Q
1.5 units -
A
1 pint, 1 small glass of wine
4
Q
In a beer there are
A
2 units of alcohol
5
Q
How does increased alcohol consumption affect physical health?
A
dependence on alcohol
damage to organs
weight gain
infertility
6
Q
How does increased alcohol consumption affect social health?
A
relationship breakdowns
domestic violence
7
Q
How does increased alcohol consumption affect intellectual health?
A
difficulty in decision making depression anxiety stroke brain damage
8
Q
How does increased alcohol consumption affect emotional health?
A
poor judgement leading to risky behaviour
social isolation
depression
