Alcohol

amount of alcohol addicted individuals in both areas of binge drinking and alcohol dependence. The constant growth of binge drinking and alcohol dependence is a cause for concern in itself. This rapidly growing trend is so ingrained in the majority of societies it is a constant cause for concern for the fields of medicine and psychology. The main focus in regards to reducing alcohol addiction comes from prevention and intervention strategies and screening processes to identify alcohol related…

a. The solubility of primary alcohols in water compared to that of alkanes. Explain the difference in terms of intermolecular forces. Solubility of alcohols in water Small alcohols are completely soluble in water; mixing the two in any proportion generates a single solution. However, solubility decreases as the length of the hydrocarbon chain in the alcohol increases. At four carbon atoms and beyond, the decrease in solubility is noticeable; a two-layered substance may appear in a test tube when…

Alcohol may just seem like a bit of liquid that men and women like to consume, but what people do not realise is it is a drug that can potential kill. People all around the world drink alcohol, some people are light drinkers while others drink heavy amounts. The story of Tom Brennan and my little town films both include drinking as one of the main issues. Most people don’t realise that alcohol can destroy anyone’s life and it can also harm innocent people. Many peoples have had their lives taken…

There are many different kinds of alcohol, the commonest being called ethyl alcohol. Ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, is present in varying amounts in beers and wines, and in distilled liquors such as whiskey, gin, and rum. Alcohol consumption touches many million people around the world. The use of alcohol depends on an individual’s social, cultural, or religious…

I attended Alcohol Anonymous open (AA) meeting at Resurrection Hospital located on the northwest side of Chicago. The meeting is on Sunday mornings at 9 am., in an average sized room which contained 25 members. There was a wide range of ages from people in their early 20’s up to senior citizens. There was coffee and doughnuts provided at no costs but they do accept donations. The person running the meeting who we will call “Saul” informed me that a different group from AA hosts this meeting each…

Introduction Alcohol abuse is a serious social issue that consists of a constant pattern of drinking that can result in negative health, work, educational and social effects. Alcohol itself causes approximately 1.8 million deaths per year and around 90% of Australian adults have tried it at least once. Most people will be affected by alcohol abuse at least once in their lifetime – whether they are the abuser or friends and family. 2. History of alcohol In the 16th century alcohol, which was…

individual to be diagnosed with alcohol abuse disorder, they must be in a dangerous pattern of consuming alcohol that will lead to dangerous consequences and impairment with the addition of at least two symptoms within a yearly range (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The individual will also lose control of the amount he/she consumes during the day or the time of consumption. Some of the symptoms are an unsuccessful attempts to quit or reduce the amount of alcohol. The individual has…

Alcohol addiction treatment helps thousands of alcoholics across the United States make lasting recoveries each year. Although many laypeople still believe alcoholism to be a matter of willpower rather than a disease, it is a neurological condition which requires clinical alcohol addiction treatment. Like other addictions, alcoholism causes permanent changes to sufferers' brain chemistries and makes them dependent on alcohol for daily activities. Despite the widespread success of rehab, many…

intentionally target members of these Greek letter organizations. I will provide three recommended interventions and tie them directly to the previously described concepts. The first proposed solution is to educate our students on the effects of alcohol and drinking games through an online module. At…

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…