Alcohol: The Drink, The Addiction and the Solution

ALCOHOL
THE DRINK, THE ADDICTION AND THE
EXCOMMUNICATION

What is Alcohol
 In chemistry, an alcohol is any organic compound in which the hydroxyl
functional group is bound to a saturated carbon atom. The term alcohol
originally referred to the primary alcohol ethyl alcohol, the predominant
alcohol in alcoholic beverages
 It can be classed as a depressant which slows down vital functions of the
mind.
 It is usually gotten through fermentation of various fruits and plants
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Types of Alcohol
BEER WINE LIQUOR
Percentage
of Liquor
2% - 6% 8% - 20% 40% - 30%
Notable
Brands
Bailey Made: star,
Heineken
Ale: Guinness Stout,
Legend
Cider Wine
Aplle Wine
American Honey
Rum
Gin
Vodka
Brandy

Social Uses of Alcohol
 labels defining the nature of social
situations or events
 As indicators of social status or class
 As statements of affiliation or creating
connection
 As gender differentiators.

Health Benefits of Alcohol
 It Can Lower Your Risk Of Cardiovascular
Disease
 Libido Improvement
 It can reduce the Risk of Gallstones
 It can Lengthen your life

What makes Alcohol look BAD
Cancer
Oesophagus
Cancer
Mouth
Cancer
Liver Cirrhosis
Bladder
Cancer

When does Alcohol consumption
become BAD
 Slurry Speech and poor Judgment
 Loss of balance
 Body metabolism cannot function without alcohol

Symptoms of alcoholic addiction
 Drinking in dangerous and unwarranted situations, such as
drinking while driving, drinking during office hours
 Legal problems related to alcohol such as violence after
alcohol consumption
 Alcohol dependence ( at least alcohol drinking at least
once every day)
 Strong cravings for Alcohol
 Continues relationship problems due to alcohol
 Social Nuisance due to alcohol consumption
 Cardio vascular system

Health problems associated with
Alcohol Consumption
 Damage to your nervous system leading to lack of balance,
tremors and sometimes dementia, loss of self control
 It Causes Obesity
 High tendency to lead to various Cancer such as hepatitis,
Cirrhosis
 Liver problems or possible lever failure
 Would definitely lead malnutrition
 Loss of Libido( due to excessive Consumption)
 High Blood Pressure
 Problematic Breathing
 Reduce strength of Immune system

Social problems due to alcoholic
addiction
 Health Injuries to self and sometimes others
 Loss of quality relationship with friends, family
and other loved ones
 Loss of respect from people and loss of
reputation
 Could affect getting jobs or being continually
retained on a job
 It would affect finances and might one’s
savings
 It could lead to depression

Steps to cure Alcohol Addiction
 Reduction in the amount of Alcohol Consumption
 Try low alcohol drinks
 Avoid friends that would lead you to drinking situations
 Avoid places or events that would encourage you to drink alcohol
 Join an AA (Alcoholic Anonymous ) Group around your area and
attend it religiously
 Change your set of friends
 Your Doctor and Psychologist
 Avoid Salty foods and snacks that would make you thirsty and want
to drink more
 Make every second drink non-alcoholic
 Involve your loved ones and let them help you cure the addiction
together.

Winning Alcohol Addiction takes
Teamwork – we are all involved

References
 http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Alcohol
?open
 http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm
 http://www.greenfacts.org/en/alcohol/l-2/04-health-effects-alcohol.htm
 All pictures are sourced from google

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