“The number of alcohol consumers in the UK has increased substantially over the last century. Around 40 million British adults regularly consume alcoholic drinks and while many do so moderately, about 25% exceed Department of Health guidelines” ("› Tackling alcohol misuse: why the dental team should help | British Dental Health Foundation", 2016.) As a result, oral health problems are very common in those who consume high amounts of alcohol and therefore, DCP’S will face a greater burden. Alcohol contributes in tooth decay due to the fact that alcoholic drinks have a high amount of sugar, and regular consumption will cause demineralization of the tooth, deteriorating the enamel surface. Alcohol abuse can also reduce the saliva in the mouth, causing the mouth to become dry, making the teeth vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease. …show more content…
("The Effects of Alcohol Abuse on Your Teeth", 2012.) For those who have an alcohol misuse problem, maintaining an adequate level of oral hygiene is often forgotten due to the affect of their addiction. Additionally, if they experience pain associated with their mouth, they may ignore it and self medicate the problem with alcohol or drugs which only worsens the problem ("Effect of Substance Abuse on Oral Health", 2016.) Patients should be advised to brush twice daily, with fluoride tooth paste/ mouthwash and a healthy diet with reduced sugar
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).
“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,
In the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Andy Harper The justice system has a powerful bias against Tom Robinson which was proven when ample evidence was provided proving his innocence still landed him in prison whilst boo had all evidence proving his guilt gets ruled innocent, this demonstrating the racial bias treatment of blacks in the 1930’s.
As Europeans expanded south during the Age of Exploration, they made their way into the African slave markets. When Portuguese explorers sailed down Africa’s west coast in the 15th century on their way to Asia, they traded copperware, cloth, horses, guns, wine, and iron tools for gold, ivory, raw copper, cloth, spices, exotic animals, and slaves. They established good relations with Africans who had won the civil war and used this relationship to trade manufactured goods for prisoners of war, especially in the Kingdom of Kongo. African sellers were not associating their slave sales with race, since people of all ethnicities bought and sold each other. Aboard the slave ships, crew shuffled the captives so that people from different villages would
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
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,
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.
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 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 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).
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 anger management group is designed to serve combat veterans or those who have suffered a traumatic event while in the military. In the ten-weeks of group meetings, facilitators will focus on teaching coping skills along with educating veterans by introducing themes and concepts relating to anger management and control. Facilitators will introduce a new theme and skill every week with the expectation of active participation by the veterans. Ideally, group meetings are meant to held at VA outpatient clinics that focus on treating PTSD and providing readjustment counseling. As reported, group therapy has a significant power to help people gain a sense of greater personal, interpersonal, and environmental control over their lives (Gitterman,
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.