Alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is one of the major concerns prenatal medicine is facing. It’s a huge problem, which needs to be stop. The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome states "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the name given to a group of physical and mental birth defects that are the direct result of a woman's drinking during pregnancy". Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the only disease that is one hundred percent preventable if the mother refrains from drinking while pregnant. Drinking liquor at…

Online Research Assignment – Part 2 – Syndrome Annotated Bibliography Name: Jayme Lutz Section: 1 Due Date: October 9, 2015 For this project I will be examining and researching Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, including the etiology, meaning the root and causation of it, the symptoms and behaviour traits that affect the individual that possesses the syndrome and also the preventions and forms of treatment that are available. Since I will be using a variety of sources for the research involved with…

Epilepsy is a disorder with numerous possible causes. Epilepsy is classified according to cause in three types: 1. Cryptogenic epilepsy 2. Symptomatic epilepsy 3. Idiopathic epilepsy Cryptogenic epilepsy is describe as those epilepsy whose causes are not found. Symptomatic epilepsy is when they are associated to identifiable disease or brain abnormalities and last type is idiopathic epilepsy. Idiopathic epilepsy is diagnosed when a genetic cause for the seizure is suspected (Semah et al., 2002).…

The most common debilitating effect of alcohol on a fetus is mental retardation.3 Some studies have shown that children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder have an IQ within the “normal” range, however. Even though intellectual disability isn’t needed to diagnose fetal alcohol syndrome, most babies effected by it do exhibit these impairments, along with facial abnormalities. These can include a smooth philtrum, thin upper lip, depressed nasal bridge, short nose, flat midface, and short…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that is caused by prenatal alcohol exposure, and it can vary in its degrees of severity. Different influences, such as a mother’s socioeconomic status and diet, can influence whether or not a child is born with FASD, and it is important to look at the causes of FASD so that an attempt can be made to prevent it from occurring. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder includes many different symptoms and consequences, which differ in levels of…

the womb and throughout childhood. One of the many risk factors is the parental consumption of alcohol. This can lead to birth defects, affected mental and physical abilities, an increased risk for alcoholism, and impaired family relationships. A pregnant woman has a lot of responsibilities to her unborn child. One of these responsibilities includes not exposing her child to teratogens, such as alcohol. A teratogen is an environmental agent that produces a birth defect. Teratogens can be…

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a congenital syndrome. It is known to be caused by alcohol consumption by the mother during pregnancy. Intellectual and mental disabilities, stunt of growth, behavioral problems, learning disabilities and a lack of sense for cause and effect are just a few of the characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. New research shows that the father's’ drinking habits prior to conception can also contribute to fetal abnormalities. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is 100% preventable.…

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…

Substance-induced disorders is defined as “syndromes and consequences produced as a result of recurrent ingestion, they consist of intoxication, withdrawal, and a series of substance-induced mental disturbances (Lyons, 2014, p322). Alcoholism is a complex individual and social disorder which cuts across many areas. It is effected by the fields of medicine, physiology, psychology, social welfare, religion, penology, education, politics, and economics. All the different fields have a different…

I grew up in a household where alcohol was always present, and I lived with someone who chose to constantly abuse it. People don’t act like it’s a privilege and more of a right to drink it. Social outings for teens normally include alcohol, simply for the fact of being rebellious. For the duration of this essay I’m going to argue for both sides, and then at the end explain which side I am on. I feel that for this essay and the topic I chose I feel that it’s necessary to see both sides and…