Year 8

Alcohol: psychological risks

This lesson will look at the mental health problems associated with alcohol and alcohol misuse

Year 8

Alcohol: psychological risks

This lesson will look at the mental health problems associated with alcohol and alcohol misuse

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Mood changes, decreased inhibitions etc.
  2. Permanent damage to the brain
  3. Links to mental health problems

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5 Questions

Q1.
A long term effect of alcohol misuse could result in dementia
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Which statement is true?
Correct answer: Compared to non-drinkers, underage drinkers are more likely to smoke tobacco, use cannabis or use other hard drugs.
Drinking alcohol doesn't affect children because their bodies are able to repair themselves more quickly.
If you binge drink as a teen you are less likely to become dependent on alcohol in the future because you are used to drinking.
Q3.
Alcohol can cause...
Correct answer: All of the above
Anxiety
Depression
Psychosis
Q4.
A child who drinks alcohol is more likely to have an accident.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Where can you seek help and advice about alcohol?
Correct answer: All of the above
Drinkaware
NHS
NSPCC
Youngminds

5 Questions

Q1.
ARBD stands for....
Correct answer: Alcohol Related Brain Damage.
Alcohol Related Brain Defect.
Alcohol Related Brain Disease.
Alcohol Reverses Brain Damage.
Q2.
The symptoms of Alcohol Related Dementia include difficulties...
Correct answer: All of the above.
Being motivated to do tasks or activities (even essential ones like eating or drinking) controlling their emotions.
Solving problems, planning and organising.
Staying focused on a task without becoming distracted.
Understanding how other people are thinking or feeling.
Q3.
The most severe form of ARBD is known as Wernicke-Korsakoff’s Syndrome (WKS)...
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
What are some of the short term mood changes associated with drinking alcohol?
Aggressive
Correct answer: All of the above
Happy
Sad
Talkative
Q5.
According to the Office for National Statistics, in 2018 how many alcohol related deaths were recorded?
5,981
6,345
Correct answer: 7,551
8,362