Question

Mariana and her friends are known for always being ready to have a wild and crazy time. They might choose to go out after work, dancing on Saturday night, or tailgating on Sunday afternoon. No matter what activities they choose, however, Mariana and her friends frequently choose to drink excessive amounts of alcohol. What are some possible health risks associated with Mariana and her friends' lifestyle choices involving alcohol?
How could Mariana and her friends change their lifestyle choices for better health?

Answer 1

Drinking in small amounts may be ok, but drinking lots is bad for your health.

When being drunk, a number of short-term things could happen including...

Car crashes, falling, burns, and more injuries

Violence, including homicide, s*icide, s*xual assault, and intimate partner violence.

Alcohol poisoning, a medical emergency that results from high blood alcohol levels.

Risky s*xual behaviors, including unprotected s*x or s*x with multiple partners. These behaviors can result in unintended pregnancy or s*xually transmitted diseases, including HIV.12,13

Miscarriage and stillbirth or fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) among pregnant women.

Some long-term affects are....

High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive problems.

Cancer of the breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, voice box, liver, colon, and rectum.

Weakening of the immune system, increasing the chances of getting sick.

Learning and memory problems, including dementia and poor school performance.

Mental health problems, including depression and anxiety.

Social problems, including family problems, job-related problems, and unemployment.

Alcohol use disorders, or alcohol dependence.

Ways they can change their lifestyle:

Find help (theripist, doctor, etc...) to stop drinking so much

Find ways to still have fun without drinking

Hope this helped!