Lifestyle factors - alcohol

Question 1

Lifestyle factors: alcohol
Physical - general

Answer 1

• type 2 diabetes: damages liver and pancreas
• weight gain: calories
• risk accidents: impaired coordination and judgement

Question 2

Lifestyle factors: alcohol
Intellectual - general

Answer 2

• reduced concentration: harder to focus on tasks
• impaired memory: affects brain
• disrupts brain growth: interfere with brain cell growth and connection
• impulsive decision making and risky behaviour: impaired judgement

Question 3

Lifestyle factors: alcohol
Emotional - general

Answer 3

• mood swings: affects ability to regulate emotions
• risk of mental health problems: chemical changes in the brain.

Question 4

Lifestyle factors: alcohol
Social - general

Answer 4

Strain relationships - unpredictable behaviour + increased conflict

Social withdrawal - prioritise drinking over socialising