Alcohol and Its Effects on Health
ID: 344 | Video: None | Audio: None | Animation: None
Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3
Learn about the harmful effects of alcohol
Alcohol is enjoyed by many people during social occasions, but for others addiction to alcohol or alcohol-related illnesses can be a serious health issue. This free online course begins by reviewing the biological effects of alcohol on the body, including hangovers, psychological, and physical disturbances. The course also looks at the effects of chronic alcoholism such as liver damage or fetal alcohol syndrome. Finally, the course reviews some of the treatments for alcohol-related illnesses. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about the effects alcohol can have on their health, or for learners already working in the areas of health promotion or health awareness who want to further their knowledge and understanding of the health effects of excess alcohol consumption.
Modules in Alcohol and Its Effects on Health
Upon completion of this course you will understand the harmful effects that alcohol can have on the body. You will be more aware of the chemicals produced in the body by alcohol. You will be able to understand the reasons for illness after heavy drinking and the treatments available to alleviate the symptoms of a hangover. You will be able to identify the psychological and physical symptoms of a hangover. This course will help you to understand the long-term damage alcohol can have on your liver and nervous system. You will be aware of the best options available for treating alcohol-related illnesses.
Paul Brennan - United Kingdom
2013-05-15 04:05:33
Course Module: Biological Effects of AlcoholCourse Topic: Biological effects of alcoholComment: Useful information
RAFAEL DE TACHIN - United States of America
2013-05-07 18:05:49
Course Module: Treating Alcohol-related IllnessesCourse Topic: SummaryComment: In my personal opinion " I DECLARE MY SELF AS BEING AN ALCOHOLIC, AND BECAUSE OF MY PROBLEM I THINK EVERY MORNING THAT TO DAY ID BEAUTIFUL FOR ME AN WHY I WILL RUIN MY DAY TO SATART DRINKING AGAIN, WHE I DID WELL YESTERDAY , I WILL LIVE TO DAY TO THE FULLEST AND KEEP MY BODY ALCOHOL FREE TO DAY"
RAFAEL DE TACHIN - United States of America
2013-05-07 18:05:05
Course Module: Treating Alcohol-related IllnessesCourse Topic: Treatment outcomesComment: The main part of the treatment in alcoholism is.. To stop lying youself, if a person is honest to him/her self it will be some progress, I know this things because I'M AN ALCOHOLIC, this is the main thing to start the treatment, to accept your own wrong doing to ourself (SELF DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR) ONCE THIS STEP IS TAKEN THTAS WHEN THE ALCOHOLIC REALISE THAT IT'S TIME TO STOP DRINKING, OTHER WISE THERE IS NOT BEGINING TO THE BEGINING OF THE TREATMENT....
RAFAEL DE TACHIN - United States of America
2013-05-01 19:05:08
Course Module: Biological Effects of AlcoholCourse Topic: Hangover treatmentsComment: I do not think so that there is a good treatment for hangovers, the best thing to do id complete stop of abusive vehaiviour .... Most of the time alcoholism is a selfdestructive behaviour.....
RAFAEL DE TACHIN - United States of America
2013-05-01 19:05:24
Course Module: Biological Effects of AlcoholCourse Topic: HangoversComment: There has been reports in cases of heavy drinking that it's so hard in the nerve systeme, cuasing disturvances on loosing their teeth....