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Alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol where a person feels anxiety if they do not consume it. People drink alcohol for various reasons like to relax, have fun, or forget problems. Alcoholism can cause health issues for pregnant women like miscarriages or fetal alcohol syndrome. Symptoms of alcoholism include mood swings, anger, headaches, and mental weakness. Alcoholism also has social effects like family and work problems, crime, and divorce. Teen drinking can lead to suicide, unplanned pregnancies, STDs, and traffic accidents. Treatment involves rehabilitation programs, counseling, and a healthy diet.
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3. The impacts of alcoholism on families including increased risks for children of alcoholics developing alcoholism or other disorders themselves. Family roles that sometimes develop in alcoholic families are also outlined.
4. The social costs of alcoholism including increased risks of violence, suicide, and accidents when alcohol is involved. W
SOC 204 Goldberg Ch 6 Week 3
This document discusses alcohol, including its pharmacology, effects on the brain and body, alcoholism, and impacts of alcohol use. Key points include:
- Alcohol is metabolized in the liver and its effects include impaired judgment, reasoning, and motor skills as it acts on the cerebrum and limbic system.
- Alcoholism is considered by some to be a disease, and is influenced by genetics, environment, and psychosocial factors. Withdrawal can cause severe symptoms.
- Heavy alcohol use is associated with increased risks of accidents, violence, and health issues like liver disease and cancer, while moderate use may provide some heart benefits.
drinking
This document discusses the effects of alcohol on the body and provides information about binge drinking and alcohol poisoning. It notes that alcohol absorption depends on factors like speed and type of drinking. Binge drinking is defined as 5 or more drinks for men and 4 or more for women. The document also addresses differences in how alcohol affects men and women due to factors like gastric ADH levels. It warns that tolerance is not a good thing and can be a sign of alcoholism. Overall, the document aims to educate about responsible drinking and the health risks of binge drinking and alcohol poisoning.
Slideshare- psychology 1170
This document discusses common mental health issues among adolescents including sensation seeking, drug use, eating disorders, depression, and suicide. Sensation seeking behaviors are influenced by peer pressure and can include reckless activities like binge drinking. Drug use, especially alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco, typically begins in the early teens and is socially motivated. Eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia are linked to pressures to attain unrealistic body images portrayed in media. Depression affects up to 25% of teens and can be triggered by stress, family dynamics, and low self-esteem. Suicidal thoughts are a risk during depressive episodes and completing suicide is more common in teen boys though attempts are more frequent in girls. Early intervention is important to treat
Binge drinking information
Binge drinking, defined as drinking more than the daily recommended units of alcohol in one session, is common among university students in the UK. It can negatively impact physical health through accidents and injuries, and mental health through increased risks of aggression, violence, and memory loss. While binge drinking is tempting for socializing and lowering inhibitions, it carries serious health and safety risks for students. Managing finances, prioritizing safety, and drinking responsibly can help students avoid the harms of binge drinking during their university experience.
Young peoples health
This document discusses 7 deadly health habits for young people: smoking, alcohol, drug abuse, accidents/suicide/homicide, caffeine, technology, and sexual immorality. It provides information on the negative health impacts of each habit, including increased risk of cancer, traffic accidents, depression, and sexually transmitted diseases. The document encourages young people to remember God and avoid these habits for a healthy and prosperous life.
SOC 204 Goldberg ch 6
This document discusses alcohol, including its pharmacology, effects on the brain and body, alcoholism, and impacts of alcohol use. Key points include:
- Alcohol is metabolized in the liver and its effects include impaired judgment, reasoning, and motor skills. Heavy drinking can damage the liver, brain, and increase risks of certain cancers.
- Alcoholism is considered a disease, characterized by loss of control over drinking and withdrawal symptoms. Genetics and environment contribute to risk.
- Children of alcoholics often experience negative health, social, and emotional impacts like low self-esteem or acting out behaviors. Underage drinking is associated with higher risks of accidents, injuries, and premature death.
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Alcoholisms
- 1. ALCOHOLISMS Alcoholism addicted to alcohol always feel anxiety till the time they do not consume it. This addictive habit of alcohol consumption is known as alcoholism. Consumption of alcohol is a kind of paranormal disease in which a person tries out several and strange methods in order to acquire it.
- 2. People drink alcohol to… • Feel more relaxed • Look cool • Forget problems • Join the party • Become intoxicated • Have fun during the holidays • Enjoy sporting events
- 3. Who is an Alcoholic? • 43% of U.S. adult citizens have been exposed to alcoholism in the family, while about 18% of adults lived with an alcoholic family member while growing up. • currently 28 million Americans that are children of alcoholics, while 11 million of these children are under 18 years of age.
- 4. Alcoholism & Pregnancy • Miscarriage, stillbirth baby, or cause mental and physical hea.lth defects in the fetus. • Fetal alcohol syndrome is one of the leading causes of mental retardation in children.
- 5. Symptoms of Alcoholism Sudden mood swings, anger, tension and mental weakness, cramps in body, loss of appetite, anxiety, volatility, severe headache, feeling of helplessness while taking a decision, irritation.
- 6. Social effects of alcoholism • Family problems • Work difficulties • Crime – Violent Crime Rape • Divorce • Lost Productivity
- 7. Alcohol: A Danger for Teens Nearly 50% of all teen suicide victims drank alcohol at the time of their death. Drinking alcohol is the leading factor in unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. About 1/3 of crimes committed by youth are related to alcohol consumption. Almost 1/3 of all traffic deaths involving people under 25 are related to alcohol.
- 8. Getting Rid of Alcoholism “stop using alcohol” • rehabilitation program or counseling . • Consumption of raw juice of orange and lemon, apple and banana . • Stop smoking completely for the reason that it increases the urge of a person to drink alcohol.