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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Cirrhosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Intelihealth looks at the liver disease cirrhosis, which is often associated with acute alcoholism, and discusses its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the like.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Coping With an Alcoholic Parent

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that there are 76 million people who have a family member with an addiction to alcohol? If you are one of these individuals, don't feel alone. This article from Family Doctor explains reasons why a parent may drink and...
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Alcohol and Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes the diseases and medical problems associated with alcohol use and alcohol abuse: heartburn, liver disease, ulcers, and cancer of the gastro-intestinal tract.
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National Institutes of Health

Niaaa: Aging and Alcohol Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
This website, which focuses on alcohol abuse in older adults, is organized into the following sections: "Physical Effects of Alcohol," "Mixing Drugs," "Who Becomes A Problem Drinker?" "How to Recognize A Drinking Problem," "Getting...
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Alcohol When Enough Is Enough

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article provides a few major signs of alcohol abuse and states some of the common risk factors for alcohol abuse.