Abstract
Alcohol use disorder (AUD), otherwise known as alcoholism, is the continual use of alcohol that eventually leads to becoming both physically and psychologically dependent. It is a chronic brain disease that occurs due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors (Delis et al., 2013). It has been proven that early exposure to alcohol increases the risk of alcohol dependence: those who started drinking before the age of fifteen are 1.4 times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than their counterparts who began drinking at a later age (Dawson, Goldstein, Chou, Ruan, & Grant, 2008). Exposure to alcoholics in the family also contributes to the likelihood of being dependent on alcohol. Nearly 1 in 4 adolescents are exposed
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Depression and alcohol abuse often occur together; the cooccurrence of these two disorders worsen each other and intensify the severity of the symptoms (Grant et al., 2004). Depression itself is the prolonged feeling of negativity and alcohol is a depressant (despite the common misconception that it is a stimulant), which explains why the use of alcohol exaggerates depressive episodes. In 1970, Winokur, Reich, Rimmer, & Pitts hypothesized that alcoholism and depression have many similar predispositions. Further research has shown that children of alcoholics have higher rates of having depressive tendencies than those offspring of nonalcoholic parents. It can be predicted that the children of alcoholics have higher rates of depression because of the "situational factors" associated with the alcohol abuse of their parent(s) (Sher, …show more content…
Recent studies in college students have shown that there is support of a link between alcohol use and “alternative healthy, rewarding behaviors” (Magidson, Robustelli, Seitz-Brown, & Whisman, 2017). Students who participated in heavy drinking in the last thirty days reported to have participated in fewer activities that are not related to alcohol than those students who are not considered to be heavy drinkers (Correia, Carey, Simons, & Borsari). When substance free positive reinforcement was decreased, students subsequently participated in increased heavy drinking. It has also been proven that students who drink heavily while alone as opposed to being in a social situation show higher tendencies of alcohol dependency and depression (Christiansen, Vik, & Jarchow,
One of the growing epidemics of young adults in the United States is the dependence and/or abuse of alcohol, which is commonly referred to as alcoholism. The condition is described by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V, as an alcohol use disorder (AUD), a type of substance abuse disorder, which encompasses both alcohol abuse and dependence. More specifically AUD is defined as, “medical conditions that doctors can diagnose when a patient’s drinking causes distress or harm (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2007).” When the reliance or use of alcohol interferes with daily functioning, or causes greater harm to the one’s self, it can then be looked at as a disorder. According to the DSM-V, patients
Communism is one of the worst forms of totalitarianism, which is a form of government which tries, or does control every aspect of life. Communism is one of the worst due to many believing it will “free you from oppression”. This book, though it was written in 1954, is still relevant today. Communism may not be as common, or heard of as much today. It is still a threat, you see the things in the book still happen in China, North Korea, Cuba, and more. The plot also could reference other totalitarian revolutions, such as the Korean war, (the creation of North Korea). As well as the Cuban revolution in 1959, when Fidel Castro rose to power.
Alcoholism is identified by severe dependence or addiction and cumulative patterns of characteristic behaviors. An alcoholic’s frequent intoxication is obvious and destructive; interfering with the ability to socialize and work. These behavior patterns may lead to loss of work and relationships (Merck, 1999). Strong evidence suggests that alcoholism runs in families (Schuckit, 2009). According to a study published by Schuckit (1999) monozygotic twins were at a significantly higher risk of alcoholism if one twin was an alcoholic. Ehlers, Lind, and Wilhelmsen (2008) conducted a study to investigate the influence a single opioid receptor on alcohol dependence rates among Native Americans. Ehlers, et al. (2008) noted that people with lower
The study of adolescent alcohol dependency is a growing field and offers both captivating and alarming discoveries because more and more younger children are depending on alcohol to function on a daily basis. You would be surprised to know how many young individuals are now dependent on alcohol because of the false advertisement that happens through television commercials and through social influences that surround these
“My father went on a legendary drinking binge”(Alexie 171). However, what people do not take into consideration is that alcohol is a depressant. That means that alcohol can make depression worse (Psych Central Editor
A contract is an agreement made with an intention of legal rights and obligations which the law will enforce. It contains the agreement, consideration and intention. It also have some other things to consider, like capacity of parties, genuine consent or legality of object.
Alcohol Use Disorder, most commonly known as Alcohol Abuse or Alcohol Dependence, is widely known as problem that occurs with individuals who consumes an enormous amount of alcohol on a regular basis often in a single use. The individual is consumed with the thought of drinking most of the time and often feel as though they need it to continue with living their daily lives, even though, they are not really living at all because the enormous amount of alcohol causes a dysfunction for their daily tasks. It inhibits their ability to take care of their family, have social relationships and performing activities at work. It is believed that genetics can play a massive role towards an individual developing an Alcohol Use Disorder.
Objectives: The main goal of this study is to further investigate exercise-related and self-reported exercise attitude of individuals suffer from alcohol use disorders (AUD) that are getting treated. There will be a completion of the questionnaire battery which should take approximately 25-30 minutes.
The position of this article is to show you how alcohol affects your bodies in negative ways.The claim is making a position by showing different ages of men and women drinking at a younger and older age. Showing the different effects it has on them. The source of evidence used to back up this article is Banihashemi, Nahid, Robillard,
It has been found that some adolescents are more at risk of abusing alcohol or drugs than others. For example, adolescents who have been abused are at an increased risk of alcohol use early in their lives due to the trauma (Hamburger, Leeb and Swahn, 2008). It has also been proposed that specific personality traits increase the likelihood of alcohol use and misuse (Hudson, Wekerle and Stewart, 2015; Pihl and Peterson, 1995). An example of the personality traits are anxiety sensitivity (Reiss et al, 1986) and impulsivity (Dawe and Loxton, 2004). Personality traits such as these, as well as certain situations, have been found to increase susceptibility to abusing alcohol, as it may encourage risky motives for drinking. These include coping motives, where young people may drink to numb negative feelings, and to conform to peer behaviour to avoid repercussions (Hudson, Wekerle and Stewart,
At the end of the 14th century, England’s first great poet, Geoffrey Chaucer assembled a collection of over twenty stories into the novel The Canterbury Tales. During the Hundred Years’ War, Chaucer composed these tales in Middle English. The Canterbury Tales is a collection of fictional stories presented by a group of English men and women as they travel along on a religious pilgrimage. The purpose of this trek was to seek the martyred saint’s blessings and to express thanks to the saint for helping them live through such harsh winter conditions.
Alcohol dependence is known to be the most severe form of alcohol abuse. A person becomes so dependent on alcohol consumption that he/she loses sight of all the other important things going on around him/her. Family matters and social responsibilities become secondary worries to his/her primary concern for existence, which is drinking (Stephens, 2007). Nearly fourteen million Americans are somewhat dependent on alcohol. Alcohol dependence is more prominent in men, and young adults ages 18-29 (Stephens, 2007). According to a study done by Saitz “85,000 deaths, along with substantial disability from medical and psychiatric consequences, injuries and “secondhand” effects (ex: motor vehicle crashes) are attributed to the use of alcohol” (Saitz, 2005).
The alcoholic beverage has remained an established element to society’s social world and has grown into a way of living. As alcohol continues to flourish in its prevalence among citizens of the United States, so does the concept of alcohol addiction. A person becomes addicted to alcohol when they “drink excessively and develops a dependence that results in noticeable mental disturbance, or an interference with bodily and mental health, their interpersonal relations, and their smooth social and economic functioning” (Calahan, 1970, pp. 3). In 2009, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that about 52% of Americans used alcohol at least once within 30 days of their survey. As the percentage of Americans who consume alcohol
The term “alcoholism” describes a drinker who is mentally and physically dependent on alcohol, and who would most likely have withdrawal symptoms upon trying to quit. This dependence prevents most alcoholics from being able to control when they drink and how much they drink. For that reason, alcoholics usually drink to excess despite the consequences. Alcoholism, like any addiction, is a chronic disorder which involves continued use despite negative consequences and requires ongoing treatment and management. This research paper will cover many aspects of alcoholism including the causes and effects of drinking and different treatment approaches.
Alcoholic beverages are the only consumable products in the U.S. that do not have nutrition labels. Consumers are being kept in the dark about serving size, alcoholic content, calories, carbohydrates, fats, protein, cholesterol and other nutrition information. Alcohol, specifically ethyl alcohol or ethanol, is produced by fermenting the starch or sugar in various fruits and grains. Alcoholic beverages produced by fermentation and distillation include beer that is usually about 4 to 6 % alcohol, wine that is usually 7 to 15% alcohol, and hard liquor which is about 45% alcohol.