Alcohol dependence

that “those who misuse alcohol suffer consequences that reflect negatively on their health, family, friends, work, and community” (Alcohol Misuse, Abuse, and Addiction in Young and Middle Adulthood, 2005). Purpose Statement The effects of drug and alcohol addiction continues to rise at an alarming rate has had a detrimental effect especially on the younger male population. Alcohol and drug addiction in the younger population are not only areas of interests for scientists and researchers but for…

Depressants are drugs such as alcohol, barbiturates, and opiates that reduce your level of brain activity. They slow down the activity of the central nervous system by decreasing the electrical activity in the brain. This produces a calming effect in the body, as well as decrease your level of awareness. While depressants can be used safely, they are dangerous if used inappropriately. Alcohol is the most frequently used depressant. The effects of alcohol depend on the amount of alcohol that is…

alcoholic beverages, but some people however, cannot stop and are at great risk of alcoholism. Alcohol does not just effect a person physically, but also affects them mentally. Excessive drinking over an extended period of time can make the human body dependent on alcohol, and start to make the brain unstable. After a person continues to drink over an extended period of time, he or she requires alcohol just to feel normal and go about the day. “Since 1956 alcoholism has been considered a primary…

The effects of alcohol abuse vary from person to person, but the devastation of this chronic disease can have a permanent effect on family and friends. It is reported that alcoholism can have devastating effects on the body and physiological issues can also arise from this problem, but it can be treated for people willing to better themselves. Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a common disorder. Lifetime prevalence rates vary widely according to the methodology used, but…

According to the article titled “Perceived Discrimination and DSM-IV–Based Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use Disorders” by Haslyn Hunte and Adam Barry, three criteria has been established as must be present to identify substance dependence according to the DSS-IV criteria. First, is tolerance. For example, tolerance is described as a need for increased amounts of a substance to achieve intoxication or the desired effect. If a drug is continually used at the same dose, then, there is a diminished…

social drinkers have some similarities and differences, however, alcohol use can become very serious if not consumed in moderation. Being aware of how much alcohol is consumed, and when it’s consumed is important to prevent progression to a dependency to alcohol. Alcoholics and Social drinkers do share some of the same risk. Both are often blind to the dangers and underlying problems caused while being under the influence of alcohol. Just as alcoholics, social drinkers have also been in trouble…

Underage drinking is increasing prevalent in United Kingdom. Underage drinking implies that someone drinking alcohol although they haven’t attained the minimum age required for drinking. According to the UK Federal Laws, a person under the age of 18 is not allowed to buy alcoholic drinks, drink in public places, attempt to purchase or even be sold any alcohol. However, young adults aged about 16 to 17 years can be allowed to drink beer, cider or wine as an accompaniment to meals only if the…

attributed to social, biological, and psychological factors. Social and cultural factors may be involved in how and why Joe first began consuming alcohol. Biological factors explain the way that alcohol affects the brain thereby influencing how Joe became dependent upon alcohol. Psychological factors are an additional cause to the development of alcohol use disorder when the effects of the drug interact with the patient’s personal beliefs, attitudes and personality traits. In “Abnormal…

abuse problems, it is no wonder that substance abuse in the elderly has been called "One of the fastest growing health problems in this country." According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, over ten percent of hospital admission for seniors are related to drug or alcohol problems. These numbers rise to "14 percent of elderly emergency room admissions, and 20 percent of elderly psychiatric hospital admissions." The group with the highest rate of alcoholism in America is…

Alcohol can not only damage parts of the body, but also directly poison the body. Many people, when encountering alcohol for the first time believe themselves to be invincible. They drink large amounts in short periods of time and may possibly die of alcohol poisoning or have to go to the hospital and get their stomachs pumped. This happens because alcohol affects the body 's heart rate and blood pressure, when large amounts are consumed in short periods of time one may fall into a coma and…