Objectives

Be aware of the dangers of binge drinking - alcohol poisoning (sexual assault, vandalism, violence,
drugging of drinks)
Know that drinking patterns can lead to drinking habits and the correlaiton between genetics and
alcoholism.
Know the effects of drinking on marks and overall GPA.
Be able to define a drinking problem.
Be able to relate to other students' tragedies to own circumstances (stories from the newspaper).
Know drinks can be drugged and how to protect own drinks.
Know the physical effects of alcohol and the relationship with energy drinks (e.g. red bull) as well as
ecstasy and marijuana.
State CAMH's (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) low risk drinking guidelines.
Know the drinking and driving issues whether they are the driver or the passenger.
State where they can go for further help.

Hypothesis
Experimental results and theoretical considerations on the biology of alcoholism are devoted to the following
topics:

(1) genetically determined differences in metabolic tolerance;

(2) participation of the alternative alcohol metabolizing systems in chronic alcohol intake;

(3) genetically determined differences in functional tolerance of the CNS to the hypnotic effect of alcohol;

(4) cross tolerance between alcohol and centrally active drugs;

(5) dissociation of tolerance and cross tolerance from physical dependence;

Prevention of alcoholism

1. Alcoholism involves a physical dependence on alcohol, but other factors include genetic, psychological,
and cultural influences Alcoholism is a chronic, often progressive disease in which a person craves
alcohol and drinks despite repeated alcohol related problems (like losing a job or a relationship).1.
2. . By pharmacological definitionalcohol is a drug and may beclassified as a sedative, tranquilizer ,
hypnotic oranesthetic , depending uponthe quantity consumed.
3. The consumption is 2 liters per person a year. However, patterns of consumption vary. Kerala, Punjab,
Andhra Pradesh, Goa and the North-Eastern States have a much higher proportion of alcohol
consumption.
4. . The population groups at high risk are thoseundergoing rapid socioeconomic and cultural changesand
under peer pressure, they view alcohol as asymbol of prestige and social status.
5. . Studies by Alcohol & The average age of initiation to alcohol in Kerala which was 19 years in1986
has come down to 14 years in 2006.Drug Information Centre (ADIC)- India shows an alarming
increase in alcohol consumption among adolescents and youth during the last 20 years.