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1. Wednesday, December 3
Psychological
Effects of Alcohol
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4. Alcohol and Neurotransmitters
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GABA Inhibitory Neurotransmitter
Alcohol
Glutamate Neurotransmitter
Y GABA Receptors
Y Glutamate Receptors
o GABA :
• Neurotransmitter
• Inhibitory
• Controls neural Activity
o Glutamate:
• Neurotransmitter
• Excitatory
GABA Glutamate
(Mouse Party, 2006)

5. Effect on Stress
• The Psychological Effects of Alcohol
o Sleep pattern changes
o Changes in mood and personality
o Depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions
o Cognitive effects such as shortened attention span and problems with coordination
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(EHS Today, 2013) (Mail Online, 2012)
(Tracy, 2013)

6. Effect on Mood
• As alcohol enters the body it can:
• Alter express feelings
o Can make a shy person become witty or playful
o Can make a person express grievance or sorrow
• Mask feelings
o Relaxed and forget our responsibilities
• Avoid feelings
o Provide as an escape
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(Kuntsche E, Knibbe R, Gmel G, Engels R., 2005) (WSJ, n.d)

7. Effect on Depression
• Generally there is no found proof that alcohol
cause depression
• However, excessive drinking behavior may
contribute to depression
o Lack of sleep
o Risk behavior
• Alcohol and depression combination
• Depressant
• Increased risk of suicide
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(ULifeLine, n.d) (Rebelle Society, 2013)

8. Blackouts
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(Memory and Loss, 2006)
• Blackout – period of memory loss during a time where the person
is drinking.
• Blackouts are more common among social drinkers including
college drinkers. (Jackson, J, 2013)
• Alcohol increase release of GABA from the brain causes blackouts.
• Alcohol interferes with the receptors in the Hippocampus, part in
the brain that plays a role in formation of memories, preventing
neurons in the brain to communicate properly; therefore,
disrupting Long Term Potentiation (LTP). (White, M. A, 2004)

9. Science Behind Hangovers
• The main alcohol effects related to hangovers include
electrolytic imbalance, gastric irritation, hypoglycemia,
sleep alterations, vasodilatation, and cytoquine production
(Prat, Adan, & Sánchez-Turety, 2009).
• Acetate, a metabolite of alcohol, increases adenosine in
tissues, causes hangover headaches (King, 2012).
o Vomiting, sleep deprivation, headaches, and more.
o Are they all worth it?
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(CNN, 2013)
(Health Kismet Blog, 2012)

10. Drink Smarter
• Hangover symptoms are due mainly to the toxic effect induced by
several products that are present in alcohol beverages, known as
congeners.
• Red wine, whisky, cognac or tequila have more congeners than
‘‘clear’’ beverages, such as rum, vodka or gin, increasing chances of
hangovers (Prat, Adan, & Sánchez-Turety, 2009).
• If you choose to drink, drink smarter.
 Drink “clear” beverages, along with water.
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(Feeding Doctor, 2013)

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12. Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Program
o This program at SJSU strives to prevent
alcohol and drug abuse among SJSU
students to support their academic and
career success. (SJSU, 2014)
o The committee operate events such as
Media Campaigns, education for new
students about alcohol policies, revision
of campus alcohol policies, etc.
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Wellness & Health Promotion Coordinator
(408) 924-6203
liz.romero@sjsu.edu
Liz Romero
(SJSU, 2014)

13. Communities outside of SJSU
• 24/7 Help Line (408) 374 - 8511
o (Local Community resources n.d.).
• Gardner Downtown Health center
o 725 East Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95112
o (Gardner health Services, n.d.)
• Bill Wilson Center
o Tell: (408) 243-0222 Crisis line:(408) 850-6125
o 3490 The Alameda Santa Clara, CA 95050
o (Bill Wilson Center, n.d.).
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15. References
• King, A. (2012). OH NO NOT THE FESTIVE SPIRIT. Chemistry & Industry, 76(12), 28-30.
• Maxwell, C. R., Spangenberg, R. J., Hoek, J. B., Silberstein, S. D., & Oshinsky, M. L. 2010). Acetate Causes Alcohol Hangover Headache in Rats. Plos ONE,
5(12), 1-9.
• Prat, G., Adan, A., & Sánchez-Turety, M. (2009). Alcohol hangover: a critical review of explanatory factors. Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical &
Experimental, 24(4), 259-267.
• Gardner Health Services. (n.d.). Retrieved from: http://www.gardnerfamilyhealth.org/services.html#substanceabuse
• Local Community resources (n.d.). Retreived from: http://www.sjsu.edu/counseling/students/Additional_Resources/Community_Resources/#alcohol
• Regan, K. (2011). Health Lesson Idea. Retrieved from: http://pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=10478#.VH0FO_m-2M5
• “Ulifeline”. (n.d).Retrieved from: http://www.ulifeline.org/articles/460-alcohol-and-depression
• Kuntsche E, Knibbe R, Gmel G, Engels R. (2005). Why do young people drink? A review of drinking motives. Clin Psychol Rev. 2005 Nov;25(7):841-61.
• Tracy, N. (2013). Psychological Effects of Alcohol. Healthy Place: America’s Mental Health Channel. Rev. 2013.
• SJSU. (2014). Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Committee (ADAPC). Wellness and Health Promotion. Retrieved from:
http://www.sjsu.edu/wellness/alcoholandmarijuana/adapc_main/
• White, M. A. (2004). What Happened? Alcohol, Memory Blackouts, and the Brain. National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
• Jackson, J. (2013). What Happens to your Brain when You Get Black-Out Drunk? Gizmodo. Retrieved from: http://gizmodo.com/5977688/what-
happens-to-your-brain-when-you-get-black-out-drunk
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16. Image References
• Daily Main Reporter. (2012). Two Thirds “hit the bottle” to Relax After Stressful Day at Work. Mail Online. Retrieved
from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2169610/Two-thirds-turn-drink-relax-stressful-day-work.html
• Sandy Smith. (2013). Are Health Care and Hospital Workers Most Stressed?. EHS Today. Retrieved from:
http://ehstoday.com/health/are-health-care-and-hospital-workers-most-stressed
• Bectel, J. (2012). Milk Thistle: A Herb That Stops Cancer and Cures Hangovers. Health Kismet Blog. Retrieved from:
http://blog.healthkismet.com/milk-thistle-health-benefits-cancer-hangover
• L. Squire & E. Kandel (2000) Memory: From Mind to Molecules. New York: Scientific American Library. Retrieved
from: http://www.memorylossonline.com/glossary/hippocampus.html
• Keegan, John (n.d). Emojis Uncovered. WSJ. Retrieved from: http://graphics.wsj.com/emoji/
• Hermogenes, E. (2013). Depressed? Maybe It’s Not You. Rebelle Society. Retrieved from:
http://www.rebellesociety.com/2013/11/08/depressed-maybe-its-not-you/
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