Alcoholism

Alcoholism as a Disease Alcoholism is a chronic brain disease of addiction. Diseases such as Cancer, Diabetes, HIV Aids, affect some type of cell in the human body. Every organ is made up of multiple cells that work together to allow proper functioning of the organ. These diseases may affect one or multiple organs in the body. There is a concern amongst researchers that alcoholism has a particular affect on brain cells. The disease of Alcoholism impairs a human being’s brain functioning, similarly

Teenage Alcoholism By Austin J. Russell December 14, 2011 Teenage drinking. What is it about drinking that teenagers find so attractive? Social influences? Confidence? Respect from others? The focus of this article is on why the highest percentage of alcohol drinkers is young people and teenagers like me and the reasons behind that percentage. Statistics show that the highest percentage of alcoholics, at least in the United States lies in the younger population. This figure is 31.5% (www

According to MedlinePlus, alcoholism is a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol. This can last for years or even last a whole life time. There are more than 3 million cases per year. Alcohol abuse can have many negative effects on family, friends, and the alcoholic. It can damage a person’s body, such as the heart, and the liver, health, and it can affect your life decisions. Though alcoholism cannot be cured, it can be treated. The

Alcoholism is a pattern of alcohol use that is when people continue to use alcohol even though it may cause you to have different problems. Alcohol causes many health issues and can cause you to harm other people. Some people start to binge drink a pattern of drinking where a male consumes five or more drinks within two hours or a female downs at least four drinks within two hours(“Alcohol”1). If you start having problems with your everyday life you may have alcohol use disorder. Alcohol can be

Alcoholism is the third leading lifestyle that causes death across the nation. It doesn’t just affects you but also affects your family, friends, relationships, and your career. Alcoholism can also cause depression, social problems, and numerous of health problems. These are three countries that I choose to talk about alcoholism in: U.S.A, Canada, and Ireland. Alcohol is the most addictive controlled substance in the U.S ("Facts About Alcohol"). The United States has a total of 17.6 million people

Alcoholism Alcoholism is perhaps the most common form of drug abuse in North America today. Scientists report that the reason alcohol is so popular to people is because it is pleasant, relaxing, and is considered a "social beverage." But what individuals often do not take in to consideration is the fact that alcohol dulls the brain and confuses physical reactions. This can lead to numerous injuries, accidents, and death. Alcohol affects every part of an alcoholic's life: their body

Alcoholism Alcohol consumption was initiated on reservations when traders in the nineteenth century started to offer it to oppressed and depressed Native Americans. Natives represent, in fact, the ethnic group with the highest degree of alcohol consumption in the United States. Confinement on reservations after displacement brought for Native Americans identity conflicts and assimilation problems. This situation promoted the abuse of liquor to mitigate the psychological pain inflicted by the

Alcoholism is a disorder where drinking alcohol is the primary issue; the pathophysiology includes the nerves system and its ability to transmit electrical activity. “It affects several neurotransmitters in the brain, including opiates, GABA, glutamate, serotonin, and dopamine. Increased opiate levels help explain the euphoric effect of alcohol, while its effects on GABA cause anxiolytic and sedative effects (Thompson 2014).” Addictive disorder is differed as: “an intense craving for the substance

Alcoholism as a disease? Alcoholism today is not considered as a moral failure, majority of the people view it as a disease. Alcoholism is a chronic primary and progressive disease and it can also be fatal in some instances. It is termed as a chemical disease as it breaks down in the stomach as well as bringing a different effect on the brain of the alcoholic as compared to a non-alcoholic. Alcoholism can be classified as a biological disease since the chemical predisposition of alcohol consumption

Topic: ALCOHOLISM Objective: To be able to discuss about Alcoholism. Outline: I.  Classification and terminology of Alcoholism A. Etymology II. History of Alcohol III. Signs and symptoms B.  Symptoms of long term alcohol misuse 1. Physical symptoms 2. Psychiatric symptoms 3.  Social effects C. Alcohol withdrawal IV. Causes of Alcoholism D. Genetic variation V. Pathophysiology VI. Diagnosis of Alcoholism