Substance Abuse Of Alcoholic Drinks In The UK

January 20, Erica Bushick, 18, was found dead in her dorm room at Miami University in Ohio. Erica and her friend begin drinking at 10:00 PM on January 19. The two young ladies consumed two champagne bottles and vodka. Ericka had to be carried to her room by the cab driver due to her being unable to walk because she was too intoxicated. Erica roommate took pictures of her while she was sleep and posted them on social media at 1:00 AM. The next morning Erica was found cold and still lying, so the roommate called the police. The police department then came to the scene and pronounce Erica dead at 9:00 AM. (Hammil, 2017).

Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia (The Australian Drug Foundation, 2014). The term binge drinking is defined as drinking heavily over a short period of time with the intention of becoming intoxicated (Druginfo.adf.org.au, 2009). Binge drinking is spreading across Australia and is now having a greater affect on adolescents. There are things that individuals, schools, families and governments can do in order to minimise binge drinking. The effects that alcohol has on the body depend on a range of thing such as how often you are drinking, the strength of the drink you drink and how much you drink (Dame, 2016). Alcohol has both short-term and long-term effects on the body. Some short-term effects include alcohol poisoning, blackouts,

“The impact of unmet oral health care needs is magnified by the well-established connection between oral health and overall health” (Fineberg, H. 2011, p. ix). Oral health status is linked with general health, as evidenced by the association between poor oral health and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease. Poor oral hygiene can also lead to other health issues such as, oral facial pain and digestive problems. “The silent epidemic of oral diseases disproportionately affects disadvantaged communities,

Australia needs to wake up and realize that society is influencing us to develop the binge culture. Thus, making binge drinking into a social issue. There is a sharp increase of binge drinking in the younger generation with the statistics showing 86.2% of Australian teenagers aged 14-18 years have consumed alcohol. The underage youth are stating that their parents are allowing it, that it is easy to get the alcohol, drinking’s cheaper and that they are getting highly influenced seeing the older (legal aged) youth drinking. Consequently, the younger youth cannot comprehend why they cannot drink

Bulimia can cause irregular heartbeat, liver damage and severe tooth decay while chronic alcohol use can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, digestive problems, and certain cancers. At one point in the documentary Amber actually loses a tooth while filming. Amber is unsurprised as this had already happened to that same tooth and she had simply superglued it back in. One interesting aspect that I hadn’t previously considered was how common and

In addition, your dentist can help you choose the best oral care products for your condition. For instance, you'll want to avoid products with alcohol that can further dry your mouth.

There are some populations that did not have access to fluoridated drinking water, so to compensate for this, it is advised to use “fluoride toothpaste” (CDC, 2013). Fluoride toothpaste is good to prevent decay because it provides coat to work against sugar and the formation of plaque. Another recommendation is to have a routine for brushing teeth, and the recommendation is to brush ones teeth at least “2 times a day and floss with the nighttime brush” (Rebecca, 2017). This routine can reduce the chances of dental plaque build up and can also prevent periodontal disease or gum disease. A nurse screening for dental problems by using the Kayser-Jones is important, however it is more important to see a dentist regularly, even if they may have no teeth or dentures. The dentist is more capable for screening for cancer in the oral cavity. Some patient education is to avoid the use of “tobacco and alcohol” (CDC, 2013), and these 2 items affect the oral cavity by damaging the lining of the mouth and throat, and can increase the risk of cancer and infections. Also, for patients with cancer and would have “chemotherapy” (CDC, 2013) around the head and face; the patient may experience a damage of tissue cells around the mouth. This includes ulcerations in the mouth, loss of sensitivity to taste, and also a lack of the production of

In the United States alone, nearly 18 million people have an addiction to alcohol. This drug can be a mild to chronic addiction and sometimes can turn out fatal for some people (Chakraburtty). Almost 100,000 people have died from overusing this drug (Chakraburtty). Alcoholism and alcohol abuse is not only damaging emotionally, physically, and mentally to the person who is doing it, but to the people around them as well.

College students continue to encounter a variety of different issues during their college experience. An issue can be something simple such as lack of adequate parking or more complex such as alcohol abuse or binge drinking. A recent report from Student Monitor, revealed that students have identified the three biggest problems on campus which were cost of education, stress, and alcohol abuse (Jacobs, 2014). Today alcohol abuse among American college students continues to be a major concern. Not only is it major concern it also continues to be a challenging dilemma for college administrators and health professionals (Scott, 2012). There are many steps that can be done by professionals to help students who are experiencing alcohol abuse. Taking

In order to protect your oral health, managing the amount of alcohol you consume is only one half of the equation. Unless there is a larger problem at hand, such as alcohol abuse, completely avoiding alcoholic drinks and alcohol-based products may be unrealistic. Instead, improved hygiene and overall preventative care may be the more effective solution. If you suspect alcohol consumption is causing you dry mouth or other oral problems, seek non-alcohol based alternatives for any medications you may be taking from your dentist (or doctor), and consider increased checkups and cleanings to detect and address any issues as soon as

In the year 2015-2016, 288,843 people undertook treatment for alcohol and substance abuse (Public Health England, 2016). The therapies that they received in their treatment are based upon well-evidenced theories including those that focus upon biological, learning and cognitive explanations in relation to addiction in an attempt to reduce desires and cravings for substances. Reber and Reber (2001) define addiction as "any psychological or physiological overdependence of an organism on a drug" (p.11). In order to develop useful therapies, these theories and their worth must be evaluated and the contribution each aspect contributes to developing a therapy. There is evidence that all of the above aspects of addiction are useful and needed in therapy, and it is concluded that despite some evidence of each explanation having good efficacy in therapy options, all factors should be considered in therapy to provide the best, most useful therapy for addiction.

The world prison population has increased by 25-30% in the last 15 years. 144 people per 100,000 globally are prisoners. To meet the oral health needs of prisoners at this growing rate there has not been a corresponding increase in the level of dental health services. The growth in the number of prisoners has placed huge demands for dental healthcare services in prison settings. The majority of prisoners are young. However, there has been a sharp increase in the number of older prisoners due to longer sentences being given for serious crimes. Both age groups have significantly different oral health needs. Young prisoners have a high number of decayed surfaces and gingival bleeding scores. Older prisoners have more missing teeth and periodontal

In comparison with result from the literature, the association between gain discounting and AUDIT status was weak. Studies using one-item measures of discounting have found very small effects (Reimers, Maylor, Stewart, & Chater, 2009; Rossow, 2008), but typical effect sizes for comparisons of controls and different classifications of problematic drinking are about d = -0.5 or higher (Bjork, Hommer, Grant, & Danube, 2004; Field, Christiansen, Cole, & Goudie, 2007; MacKillop et al., 2011; Vuchinich & Simpson, 1998). The present results are more in line with some of the larger studies in the literature. Results on gain discounting from a study of 121 alcohol dependent and 98 controls corresponded to a group difference of d = -0.18, 95%CI[-0.45, 0.08] (Bobova, Finn, Rickert, & Lucas, 2009), and a study employing a large Mturk sample of 523 non-problem drinkers and 269 hazardous-to-harmful drinkers (based on AUDIT score of 8+) reported group differences corresponding to d = -0.16, 95%CI[0.02, 0.31] (Bickel et al., 2012), almost identical to the figure derived from the present data. The effect size for smoking in the current study was also smaller than reported in past literature (MacKillop et al., 2011) but seems to be in line with results from other large studies (Jarmolowicz, Bickel, Carter, Franck, & Mueller, 2012; Sweitzer et al., 2008).

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGYIntroductionAmid the substance abuse crisis in Alaska, policy makers, the justice department, and public health planners are anxious to find collaborative approaches to combat the epidemic (Alaska State Troopers, 2015; Hull-Jilly & Castro, 2013; McDowell Group, 2017). The Surgeon General urges all healthcare professionals to aide in the prevention of substance misuse (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS], 2016). Oral Healthcare providers are an integral part of the healthcare profession. An essential aspect of dentistry is assessing dental patient’s health history. The information provided by the patient allows oral healthcare providers to assess a patients’ general health in combination with

Everyday around the world alcoholics attempt to quit drinking, with many succumbing to addiction once more. Alcohol can be highly addictive and plaguing the lives of alcohol abusers. When alcoholics do attempt to quit drinking alcohol, they go through various withdrawal symptoms that complicates the road to sobriety. Quitting alcohol is far from a simple process and will require initiative and perseverance. Although many attempt to quit alcohol by simply by going “cold turkey,” there are various steps people can follow to successfully quit drinking alcohol. For those struggling with alcohol abuse, sobriety can revitalize and save the life of the addict.