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- 21: The Effects of Alcohol on People
- ... blood alcohol contain or B.A.C. reaches point zero five percent. Moderate or temperate use of alcohol of is not harmful to a person. Excessive or heavy drinking is associated with or can cause alcoholism. Heavy or excessive drinking also can cause numerous other problems. ( Pittman , page 2 ) The two systems effects most by alcohol are the digestive and the nervous systems. The digestive system is disordered by cancer in ... which are all types of disease that effect the liver. ( Pittman , page 2 ) One disorder of the nervous system is lapse of memory. One other disorder of the nervous system by drinking to much or alcoholism can be blackouts. Another disorder of the nervous system cause by drinking too much is temors which cause people to shake real bad if that person gets cut off of alcohol for a day or two. Also permanent damage to the brain and permanent damage can also happen to the central nervous system may also result in excessive drinking or alcoholism. ( Pittman , page 2 ) Others health effects like inflammation of the pancreas are caused by alcoholism and heavy drinking. Some other health effects can be to a pregnant women who drinks heavily may give birth ...
- 22: Alcoholism: Cunning, Baffling, Powerful, Patient And Deadly
- Alcoholism: Cunning, Baffling, Powerful, Patient And Deadly Today's substance abuse, whether alcohol or drugs, continues to be a major social problem. Common patterns occur in all forms of substance abuse. While some types of substance ... advice on understanding what substance abuse is, and what to do about it. In this article, we will refer to alcohol, although the word drug may be used synonymously in place of alcohol. What is Alcoholism? Alcoholism is a primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by continuous or periodic: impaired control over drinking, ...
- 23: ALCOHOLISM
- ... first century B.C.) Initially, I wanted to write this paper on substance related disorders. However, in reading the text I felt compelled to focus on the psycological effects and problems that are related to alcoholism. With the media we are all too aware of the widespread dilemma that alcohol contributes to our current age. I am amazed that there were indeed alcoholics as far back as 3000 years before christ ... society as a whole, it is also rueful for the poor soul who is alcohol dependent. The life span of the alcoholic is about ten years shorter than the non-drinker. The lifetime prevalence for alcoholism in the United States is as high as fourteen percent. Taking these statements into consideration it is not difficult to believe that alcohol is ranked the third major cause of death in the United States ... of alcohol in the bloodstream and now requires it for stability. If the addict's parents were themeselves alcoholics it is musch more difficult to fight these cravings. Genetic research clearly indicates a link with alcoholism and heredity. The alcoholic who has survived years of drinking and attempts to stop, may have difficulty. Withdrawal delirium is commom. Without alcohol in the bloodstream the individual may become agitated by slight noises ...
- 24: Alcoholism
- ... alcoholics who consume alcohol heavily throughout their pregnancies, no one knows for certain what level of alcohol consumption is safe for a pregnant woman. Cirrhosis is probably the most widely recognized medical complication of chronic alcoholism. It is a grave and irreversible condition characterized by progressive replacement of healthy liver tissues with scars, which can lead to liver failure and death. There have been many procedures used to take precautions against ... fact is that the number of alcohol related deaths occur when any level of alcohol is consumed. The same number of casualties occurs with a very low limit of alcohol in comparison to very high. Alcoholism can lead to many serious problems for the alcoholic and the people surrounding them. This is a disease that takes millions of lives every year and should be taken seriously. Alcoholism is a disease that can be helped. Many programs have been formed to help teach alcohol prevention. New laws and regulations provide a reinforcement to punish offenders, which may in the end teach them ...
- 25: ALCOHOLISM A PSYCHOLOGICAL QUA
- ... first century B.C.) Initially, I wanted to write this paper on substance related disorders. However, in reading the text I felt compelled to focus on the psycological effects and problems that are related to alcoholism. With the media we are all too aware of the widespread dilemma that alcohol contributes to our current age. I am amazed that there were indeed alcoholics as far back as 3000 years before christ ... society as a whole, it is also rueful for the poor soul who is alcohol dependent. The life span of the alcoholic is about ten years shorter than the non-drinker. The lifetime prevalence for alcoholism in the United States is as high as fourteen percent. Taking these statements into consideration it is not difficult to believe that alcohol is ranked the third major cause of death in the United States ... of alcohol in the bloodstream and now requires it for stability. If the addict's parents were themeselves alcoholics it is musch more difficult to fight these cravings. Genetic research clearly indicates a link with alcoholism and heredity. The alcoholic who has survived years of drinking and attempts to stop, may have difficulty. Withdrawal delirium is commom. Without alcohol in the bloodstream the individual may become agitated by slight noises ...
- 26: Issues Of Addiction
- ... somehow suppress the pain that has been placed upon him. In the beginning of the drinking, this myth seems to be true. However, in the later stages, the pain comes back to a multiplied effect (Alcoholism 14) Alcoholics share many common characteristics. Some of these attributes are: impulsiveness, anxiety, lack of consideration, irritability, anger, rage, physical cruelty, lying, and broken promises, just to name a few. Many of these characteristics, if not all of them, carry over into the home. This is where the addict's disease begins to take its toll on children and spouses. (Alcoholism 17). When addictions take their place in the home, abusive relationships break open. This abuse does not have to be physical, however. Emotional abuse is as damaging as physical abuse, though it is often harder ... for the person to stop drinking and to seek help. If there is a split up then the addict will see that he/she is now alone, and they will have to make a decision (Alcoholism 20-22). If one member of the family or couple is an alcoholic or substance abuser, the other partner is far more likely to be similarly categorized. Alcoholism is associated with personality and character ...
- 27: Teen Alcoholism
- By: Jenn E-mail: hoffy22@hotmail.com Teen Alcoholism Too many college students have just one objective, to get drunk! Campus alcoholism is an epidemic sweeping through colleges and universities at a rapidly growing speed. Even though it is illegal for a minor under the age of 21 to purchase or consume alcohol, that law has never ...
- 28: Alcoholism 3
- ... concentrations above 0.50% may cause death, although a person generally becomes unconscious before absorbing a lethal dosage. Moderate or temperate use of alcohol is not harmful, but excessive or heavy drinking is associated with alcoholism and numerous other health problems. The effects of excessive drinking on major organ systems of the human body are cumulative and become evident after heavy, continuous drinking or after intermittent drinking over a period of ... attitude toward drinking. Some cultures have a permissive attitude toward drinking, including those of Spain, Portugal, Italy, Japan, and Israel. The proportion of Jews and Italians who use alcohol is high, but the rates of alcoholism among them are lower than in Irish and Scandinavian groups. Some cultures may be said to look too favorably upon drinking, as do the French. In France the heavy consumption of alcohol has been related ...
- 29: Alcoholism
- Alcoholism I woke up from coma wondering what had happened to me. "I am going to die, what have I done to myself." "Does my mother know?" She will kill me. "I am so SCARED!" Most ...
- 30: Alcoholism And Drug Abuse
- ... An estimated ten million Americans are considered to be alcoholics (75% of which are male and 25% of which are female). In addition, over one hundred thousand people die each year of alcohol related problems. Alcoholism is a chronic disease, which is often progressive and fatal. Some symptoms a person may show illustrating an alcohol related problem consist of: 1. closet drinking (drinking alone or in privacy) 2. not remembering discussions ...
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