2. World Health Organization (1952)
“Alcoholics are those excessive drinkers whose
dependence upon alcohol has attained such a degree
that it shows an interference with their bodily and
mental health, their interpersonal relations and their
smooth social & economic functioning.”
Alcoholism involves a physical dependence on
alcohol, but other factors include
genetic, psychological, and cultural influences
5. Why do some people react differently to
alcohol than others?
Individual reactions to alcohol vary, and are influenced by
many factors; such as:
1. Age.
2. Gender.
3. Race or ethnicity.
4. Physical condition (weight, fitness level, etc).
5. Amount of food consumed before drinking.
6. How quickly the alcohol was consumed.
7. Use of drugs or prescription medicines.
8. Family history of alcohol problems.
6. Stages of Alcoholism
introductory stage
early forewarning stage
middle crucial stage
final chronic stage
7. Conditions of
Alcoholism
Consumption of large quantities over an
extended period.
Psychological dependence
Physical addiction
Alcohol-related problems
11. Educational Approach –
Programs for children ,risk group
Electronic Media
Target group intervention
Legal Approach
Control of production and sale
Raising prices and taxes
Raising of minimum age
Ban advertisement available centers
low use of alcohol content
improve mental health and coping mech. to stress
parents to be Role Model for their children
12. Early Diagnosis
Adequate Treatment
of withdrawal symptoms
of addiction-(physiological, psychological and social)
of complications –(depression ,anxiety ,vitamin deficiency, cirrhosis)
Post de-toxication counseling & Follow up
Change in Environment at home , college ,work place..
13. It includes treatment and rehabilitation
After care programs
Vocational guidance
Counseling
Recreation.
