Handout Information Bac Ed
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This document provides information on treatment options and effects of substance abuse in Aruba. It lists the contact information for several treatment centers on the island, including the C.A.A., Alcoholics Anonymous, and Narcotics Anonymous. It then outlines some potential consequences of substance abuse, including accidents, legal problems, family issues, and health impacts. Finally, it details the effects of alcohol at different blood alcohol concentration levels, from subtle effects starting around 0.1% to coma and death at high levels.
Handout Information Bac Ed
- 1. Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Problems in Aruba Instelling Contactpersoon Telefoonnummer C.A.A. Steve Gibbs 584 8833 Alcoholics Anonymous Y. Ling 582 8827 (A.A.) Narcotics Anonymous Y. Ling 582 8827 (N.A.) Psychological Services Lilah Maduro-Wever 583 7722 Wever (P.S.W.) Avenida Milio Croes 106 Centro di informacion Jacky Agumbero 588 1391 pa Asuntonan di Droga Effects of substance abuse Potential consequences of Accidents or injuries Family problems Blackouts Sexual behavior that increases the risk substance abuse Legal problems of HIV infection Poor job performance Emotional : Aggression Depression Burnout Paranoia Anxiety Denial Behavioral : Slow reaction time Excessive talking Impaired coordination Inability to sit still Slowed or slurred speech Limited attention span Irritability Poor motivation or lack of energy Physical : Weight loss Chills Sweating Smell of alcohol Effects of Alcohol and BAC BAC in 謂 Beers, Stage of Clinical symptoms Prohibited average man 85 kilos in 1 influence actions hour 0.1 0.5 1/2 Subclinical Behavior nearly normal by ordinary observation 0.3 1.2 2/3 Euphoria More self-confident or daring > .5: Driving ban for 8 hours Attention span shortens Less control and judgment Trouble with fine movements 0.9 2.5 5 Excitement Slow reaction > .10: Driving Uncoordinated movements ban for 24 Loss of balance hours and Trouble sensing things submit drivers Blurry vision license 1.8 3.0 8 Confusion Dizzy, can not see clearly React highly emotional Slurred speech, sleepy Uncoordinated movements 2.5 4.0 11 Stupor Loss of motor functions Difficulty to move, stand or walk and respond to stimuli May vomit May lapse in and out of consciousness 3.5 5.0 15 Coma Unconsciousness Non-responding reflexes Low body temperature 4.5 - + Death D BAC = Blood-Alcohol-Concentration. BAC is related to the users: Bodyweight, Metabolism and Drinking speed