The Effects Of Alcohol Consumption On Adult Populations Across The World

Alcohol will always have a long standing in history due to its tumultuous history and the human consumption. “Alcohol abuse and dependence are prevalent health problems in the United States affecting 6% to 8% of the population” (Wayne, Wong and Lee, 2015)

Alcohol is consumed around the world for numerous reasons. Alcohol Use Disorder is a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress (APA, 2013). In this paper, I will discuss the pathophysiology of alcohol abuse and addiction as well as the effect on human behavior and the contribution to clinical psychology.

Alcohol consumption is often regarded as worldwide problem. Every year approximately 2.5 million people die because of heavy alcohol consumption (Pavlov et al., 2016). An alcohol intake affects all component of the adaptive immune system which is also associated with diseases like liver diseases and many other types of liver injuries (Pasala, Barr, & Messaoudi, 2015). This is considered higher in people who are heavy drinker. People with alcoholic liver disease are at risk of developing chronic liver diseases such as fibrosis and cirrhosis (Seo & Jeong, 2016).

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “excessive alcohol us led to approximately 88,000 deaths each year in the United States from 2006- 2010. Further, excessive drinking was responsible for 1 in 10 deaths among working-age adults aged 20-64 years”.(CDC.gov, 2014). In other nations the disease is also very prevalent. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, in 2012, 3.3 million deaths, or 5.9

that they drank in the past year; 56.4 percent reported that they drank in the past month (NIH, 1)” “16.6 millions adults ages 18 and older had an AUD (alcohol use disorder) in 2013 (10.8 million men, 5.8 million women) (NIH, 1).” However, only 7.8% of those people seeked treatment. From ages 12-17 around 697, 000 adolscents had an AUD, and only 73,000 recieved help. Alcohol relatted dealths are so common it’s sad. 88,000 people die a year from alcohol dealths in the United States. 10,076 of the dealths were from alochol related car accidents. In 2013, 3.3 million people died due to alcohol consumption, globally. Alcohol cumsuptons also leads to 200 diseases aquired by drinkers such as liver cirrhosis and cancers. It also causes remature

Majority of people have had a drink, or two of an alcoholic beverage in their life, it is not something that is uncommon or unknown. More advanced societies are known to use more alcohol than others and the three countries chosen are more on the advanced side. Alcoholism is more common than a person may think and many people do not even realize they have a problem. Drinking too much can cause long-term problems for a person’s health, relationships, and their families. Drinking every once in a while will not hurt if it is done responsibly and safely. However, Alcohol is abused by people who drink it too often and cannot seem to function in a day without it.

Throughout history, alcoholic beverages have played a major role in people's lives. Alcohol in our society has been consumed with meals, served for medicinal or religious purposes, used to celebrate special occasions, and served as a social facilitator (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism). Alcohol use varies between age, culture, gender, religion, and other various spectrums. Understanding all aspects of this disease will allow society, to understand more about their biological make-up, genetics and successfully. find ways to treat and combat alcohol related

Convulsions, hallucinations, anxiety, insomnia, sweating, vomiting, and even seizures—these withdrawal symptoms are endured regularly by people with extreme alcohol addiction. Alcoholism presents life-ravaging problems: negligence, anger issues, propensity for hazardous behavior, and longer recovery from alcohol use’s aftereffects (#1). Alcoholics exhibit diminished immunities and are at elevated risk for cancer, epilepsy, cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, and more. Alcoholism is both devastating and alarmingly common, affecting 4-5% of the United States’ population (#2). Worldwide, it produces 2.5 million deaths annually and is the third largest cause for disability and premature death (#3). Long ago thought to be strictly behavioral, alcoholism is in fact a complex trait (#2). Like other complex traits, it develops due to mutations in “susceptibility genes” that interact intricately with environmental influences (#4).

Close to 80% of people over the age of 15 use alcohol as a choice (Macleans 58). This percent of people is outrageous if it is applied to the population of the world. Alcoholism is the pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol, and continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems among loved ones (“Alcoholism”). Alcohol is a dangerous thing if it is put into the wrong hands. People do not realize just how harsh alcohol can be on someone and their loved ones. Alcoholism is a disease that affects 2.3 million people that can be prevented if certain symptoms are noticed right away, but also has very negative long-term results and is very hard to cure unless the person is willing to

Two million people are estimated to die each year all over the world from alcohol related complications (World Health Organisation, 2011). With its numerous associations with risky and aggressive behaviours, irresponsible sexual behaviours, crime, increased likelihood of traffic accidents, health complications, mental health problems and mental disorders (Bruin, 2014), alcohol consumption could result in a large amount of severe implications on numerous lives. This is a serious social problem, and a public health issue, which places a heavy burden on the society, and affects a large number of individuals of all ages (Drink aware, 2011).

People in Australia are among the most prolific alcohol drinkers in the world according to the World Health Organisation’s report published in 2014. Australians over the age of 15 drink in average of 12.2 litres per capita per year which puts us at quite at a high level by world standards, even more than the Britons (11.6 litres) and the Americans (9.2 litres) respectively.

Alcohol is a dangerous substance that deteriorates the human body if consumed on a regular basis. Even if a person is not a heavy drinker, their body still go through changes when they drink alcohol (NIH, 2010). Alcoholic beverages are an extremely toxic substance that affects one physical wellness. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism known as NIH, discusses how alcoholic beverages affects a person’s brain, heart, and liver. Also, the NIH explains how alcohol abuse can lead to cancer in the mouth, esophagus, breast, liver, pharynx, and larynx. It has been noted that alcohol abuse can cause the immune system of a person to weaken (NIH, 2010). Various research has been conducted in order to determine which parts of the brain is impacted because of alcohol consumption (NIH, 2010).

Over eighty percent of the world’s population over the age of eighteen has consumed an alcoholic beverage sometime in their lives. Of which, fifty-six percent of them have consumed an alcohol this month (http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/). “Alcoholism is an addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor. Alcoholism is considered to be a mental illness that results in alcohol dependency” (Webster Dictionary). Statistics state that there were 2.5 million deaths worldwide; and 88,000 deaths in the United States that were alcohol-related.

Alcohol consumption in the UK has a clear tradition of having moderate and heavy drinking as seen in Plant and Plant 's (2006) analysis of trends in alcohol consumption. It is also notable that most concerns about levels of alcohol consumption is directed particularly towards young people which most consider to be a link to crime and anti-social behaviour. As a result, there is no denying that a stigma has been attached to young people and alcohol. In the UK, general consumption is on a rise. Data from the British Beer and Pub Association (2006) indicate that the level of alcohol consumed has been rising over the last 50 years. There are noticeable differences in patterns of alcohol consumption in accordance with age. The highest level

It is well known that alcoholism and the abuse of alcohol cause serious medical, psychiatric, social, economic and legal problems (Potkonjak, J. et al. 2005). Alcohol abuse is one of biggest problems in the United States today. It is not only a problem that affects individuals ' lives, but is a problem that affects society as whole. Alcoholism is the most widespread form of substances used in the United States that effecting at least 5 million people. In 21 century alcohol abuse has become one of the most life-threatening issues. Individuals go to bars or pubs to get their alcohols to escape from their stressful life. However, alcohol does not only attract the adults, but also teenagers these days. Many people enjoy drinking sometimes, but when it becomes a habit and they drink every day, people become dependent on alcohol.