One of the few major problems in today’s society is alcohol abuse; it continues to maintain a perch in culture worldwide that is impossible to envision life without it and many people may not even know they are abusing alcohol. It is advertised with caution, but is meant to be enjoyed. This abuse can have effects that can be dangerous and serious. Alcohol abuse can have a negative effect that slowly takes over ones physical, mental health, and their family lives. It will bring problems in the user’s life without them even knowing. The definition of alcohol abuse is comparable to alcoholism that in both cases, alcohol is causing harm to the drinker's life and those around them. The variation is that those who abuse alcohol are not yet alcoholics,
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There are more than 30 long-term conditions that can affect a person’s health from the consumption of too much alcohol. Cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, neuropsychiatric, liver and pancreatic disease are just a few. The pathway that alcohol opens for these diseases starts by weakling of the immune system, which is affected by consumption of alcohol and specially seen in heavy drinkers. Overall the effects from consumption on many of the diseases are destructive to various societies where large proportions of heavy drinking occasions. A professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health say “Alcohol consumption has marked specific effect on the liver and pancreas, as evidenced by the existence of disease categories such as alcoholic liver and chronic pancreatitis” (Rehm et al A1). Consequently it’s important to know, even at low consumption after the onset of liver and pancreas disease the risks are still severe. Some short-term effects of alcohol can be desirable, such as excitement, happiness, increased self-confidence at lower amounts, or unpleasant - dizziness, vomiting, and blurred vision at larger amounts. Consumed in moderation, the short-term effects of alcohol are generally safe and …show more content…
Examples of outpatient programs include 12-step programs, like Alcoholics Anonymous, and outpatient clinics. The most critical step in treatment is abstinence, once passed this stimuli thee road to recover becomes much easier. You must acknowledge the fact you need help and you have a program with alcohol. This is why most people with a problem will benefit from an inpatient rehab center rather than trying on their own. If alcohol use is severe, the user may need a more intense program to help steadily decrease their alcohol use. He or she may need to be hospitalized and monitored by a doctor with access to other forms of care. Treatment also could include identification and management of possible underlying psychiatric issues, such as depression or anxiety, which led to the abuse. If it’s a minor, the child’s pediatrician can refer him or her to a child psychiatrist can decide if therapy or medication is necessary. Daily alcohol use can interfere with normal growth and development in minors, and it leads to a greater risk for suicide and assault and alcohol-related injuries, such as car crashes, falls and drowning. In teenagers alcohol use can be a serious problem, early intervention can prevent negative consequences and dependency. If a child has an alcohol abuse problem, their pediatric psychiatrist is another line of defense. Early drinking may be a
There are more than 30 long-term conditions that can affect a person’s health from the consumption of too much alcohol. Cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, neuropsychiatric, liver and pancreatic disease are just a few. The pathway that alcohol opens for these diseases starts by weakling of the immune system, which is affected by consumption of alcohol and specially seen in heavy drinkers. Overall the effects from consumption on many of the diseases are destructive to various societies where large proportions of heavy drinking occasions. A professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health say “Alcohol consumption has marked specific effect on the liver and pancreas, as evidenced by the existence of disease categories such as alcoholic liver and chronic pancreatitis” (Rehm et al A1). Consequently it’s important to know, even at low consumption after the onset of liver and pancreas disease the risks are still severe. Some short-term effects of alcohol can be desirable, such as excitement, happiness, increased self-confidence at lower amounts, or unpleasant - dizziness, vomiting, and blurred vision at larger amounts. Consumed in moderation, the short-term effects of alcohol are generally safe and …show more content…
Examples of outpatient programs include 12-step programs, like Alcoholics Anonymous, and outpatient clinics. The most critical step in treatment is abstinence, once passed this stimuli thee road to recover becomes much easier. You must acknowledge the fact you need help and you have a program with alcohol. This is why most people with a problem will benefit from an inpatient rehab center rather than trying on their own. If alcohol use is severe, the user may need a more intense program to help steadily decrease their alcohol use. He or she may need to be hospitalized and monitored by a doctor with access to other forms of care. Treatment also could include identification and management of possible underlying psychiatric issues, such as depression or anxiety, which led to the abuse. If it’s a minor, the child’s pediatrician can refer him or her to a child psychiatrist can decide if therapy or medication is necessary. Daily alcohol use can interfere with normal growth and development in minors, and it leads to a greater risk for suicide and assault and alcohol-related injuries, such as car crashes, falls and drowning. In teenagers alcohol use can be a serious problem, early intervention can prevent negative consequences and dependency. If a child has an alcohol abuse problem, their pediatric psychiatrist is another line of defense. Early drinking may be a