Socially Constructed Illness: Alcoholism
The view of daily consumption of alcohol has changed over the years in the United States society. In the past over use of alcohol was not known as a disorder, but, over time, US society has entitled the misuse of alcohol as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence and alcoholism. Additionally, society has categorized the misuse of alcohol as a human illness. Researches continue to define the causes and learn of preventative measure to stop alcoholism. But, how has alcoholism become an illness in the United States? Understanding how alcoholism developed into an illness in the United States, first step is to learn about the socially construction of illness.
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For example, there are cases of individuals whom consumed high amounts of alcohol which impaired their driving ability, thus, leading them into a car accident. Additionally, consumption of alcohol are known for triggering high aggression, thus, alcohol use caused arguments, brawls and physical abuse toward innocent victims. Lastly, consuming high amounts of alcohol on a daily bases is the foundation into developing cirrhosis. MedlinePlus defines cirrhosis as damaged liver caused by alcohol abuse and liver disease (2015). MedlinePlus also adds a damage liver leads to deficiency in the livers ability to digest foods, fight infections and filter the blood (2015). Alcohol is used for special occasions, but is also linked to troublesome consequences. Thus, how does alcohol affect the …show more content…
Alcohol affects each consumer differently. Once alcohol enters the body, affects the CNS known as the central nervous system (Nemours, 2015). According to the article entitled “The Anatomical and Cellular basis of Immune Surveillance in the central nervous system” the “brain, spinal cord, optic nerves and retina, and post-mitotic, delicate cells” (Ransohoff and Engelhardt, 2012) make up the human central nervous system. The central nervous system controls a person ability to converse, communicate, and walk, thus, basically, every sort of ability a person poses. Therefore, alcohol possesses the capability to reduce stress and distressing feelings. The website entitled TeenHealth from Nemours stated why teen’s choice to drink alcohol, one of those reason are to reduce stress and relax (2015). Alcohol is used by many to relieve their problems. For example, The National institutes of Health brought out excessive pondering over one’s problems in life lead to, “Overeating, misuse of alcohol, using cigarettes, and using illicit drugs” (National Institutes of Health, 2013). Therefore, alcohol is a stimulant, used to relieve anxieties.
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The view of daily consumption of alcohol has changed over the years in the United States society. In the past over use of alcohol was not known as a disorder, but, over time, US society has entitled the misuse of alcohol as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence and alcoholism. Additionally, society has categorized the misuse of alcohol as a human illness. Researches continue to define the causes and learn of preventative measure to stop alcoholism. But, how has alcoholism become an illness in the United States? Understanding how alcoholism developed into an illness in the United States, first step is to learn about the socially construction of illness.
Alcoholism
Alcohol The fermentation of grains, fruits …show more content…
For example, there are cases of individuals whom consumed high amounts of alcohol which impaired their driving ability, thus, leading them into a car accident. Additionally, consumption of alcohol are known for triggering high aggression, thus, alcohol use caused arguments, brawls and physical abuse toward innocent victims. Lastly, consuming high amounts of alcohol on a daily bases is the foundation into developing cirrhosis. MedlinePlus defines cirrhosis as damaged liver caused by alcohol abuse and liver disease (2015). MedlinePlus also adds a damage liver leads to deficiency in the livers ability to digest foods, fight infections and filter the blood (2015). Alcohol is used for special occasions, but is also linked to troublesome consequences. Thus, how does alcohol affect the …show more content…
Alcohol affects each consumer differently. Once alcohol enters the body, affects the CNS known as the central nervous system (Nemours, 2015). According to the article entitled “The Anatomical and Cellular basis of Immune Surveillance in the central nervous system” the “brain, spinal cord, optic nerves and retina, and post-mitotic, delicate cells” (Ransohoff and Engelhardt, 2012) make up the human central nervous system. The central nervous system controls a person ability to converse, communicate, and walk, thus, basically, every sort of ability a person poses. Therefore, alcohol possesses the capability to reduce stress and distressing feelings. The website entitled TeenHealth from Nemours stated why teen’s choice to drink alcohol, one of those reason are to reduce stress and relax (2015). Alcohol is used by many to relieve their problems. For example, The National institutes of Health brought out excessive pondering over one’s problems in life lead to, “Overeating, misuse of alcohol, using cigarettes, and using illicit drugs” (National Institutes of Health, 2013). Therefore, alcohol is a stimulant, used to relieve anxieties.
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