body. Arrhythmias (irregular heart-beat), stroke, high blood pressure are all results to damage of the heart. Damage to the liver includes Steatosis (fatty liver) alcoholic hepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. According to mayoclinic, cirrhosis is…
Alcohol has been around for thousands of years, first discovered by Neolithic humans. In the late 1700s, most Americans drank alcoholic beverages and preferred these beverages to drinking water, which was often contaminated. Alcohol was never viewed as a serious problem in America until after the Revolution. In the early nineteenth century, physicians, ministers, and larger employers created the anti-alcohol (temperance) movement. This movement was the result of concern about the drunkenness of…
side-effects, including heavy damage to the brain, heart, liver, pancreas, immune system, and increasing one’s risk of cancer. Children of alcoholics are also deeply affected by their parents’ alcohol abuse. They are more likely to become alcoholics themselves, have physical and mental scars, and skewed views on relationships. Pregnant women who are alcoholics also run a high risk of having children with birth defects. Alcohol is not all bad, though. It is also used medically, as bacterial…
Binge Drinking is a problem that is present in most, if not all colleges and universities. A late night of partying and drinking may sound safe at first, but the effects of such heavy drinking are dangerous. The consequences are often glanced at, but are not considered when the bottle takes over. College students who drink many drinks within a small period of time, often overlook what can happen from the binge drinking session. Serious effects of binge drinking are: poor academic performance,…
Alcoholism is defined as the body's dependence of alcohol consumption. An estimated 14 million Americans abuse alcohol or are alcoholics (Alcohol). Addiction to alcohol was not always known as alcoholism, it was formerly known as intemperance, habitual drunkenness, and inebriety (Keller). Intoxication tests are used by the police to test if a person has been drinking and how much they have been drinking. The Drunkometer was the very first intoxication test to be invented (Staff). It was the…
Mr. Thomas is a twenty-five years old African American man. Mr. Thomas was born in Yonkers, New York but lived in the state of Georgia for twenty years. Mr. Thomas stated that he has lived in Suwannee, Georgia for fifteen years and Duluth, Georgia for five years. Mr. Thomas currently resides in Duluth, Georgia. Mr. Thomas is single and does not have any children. Mr. Thomas has been required to complete a substance abuse evaluation as a result of a possession of an illegal drug related offense.…
require lab test to be diagnosed with it and it can last for years which we don't want for it happen. To give you a better understanding of alcoholism; it includes people it includes people who can't control themselves in drinking alcoholic beverages. Sometimes people depend on drinking and can't go a day by without tasting any alcohol. This is causing many problems not just with…
drinks can be traced back to a neolithic village in northern China in 7000-6650 BC. They were made of grapes, berries, honey, and rice. During this time and age, fermented drinks were used as a form of medicinal practice, as well as an enjoyable beverage that families could indulge in during meal times. However, this controversial topic has been present for many years, and over time, two sides have formed. One side argues that the…
brewing process. Brewers can choose to make beer or soda, simple by choosing recipes. One of the earliest examples of this is Thomas Kemper Root Beer, which two brewers debuted as an Oktoberfest in Paulsboro, Washington in 1990. True, it’s not an alcoholic beverage, but that was a choice made by the brewers. Andy Thomas is currently the CEO of Craft Brew Alliance, and Will Kemper is currently making very nice European style beers as the owner of Chuckanut Brewery in…
was shocked with the worst news ever: “Alcoholic drinks usually contain an excessive amount of calories without nutritional value. For example, 12 ounces of beer contain about 160 calories and a glass of wine or spirit drinks have around 300 calories. Consequently, drinking alcohol may cause obesity or gain weight.” Although I am not an alcoholic, drinking wine is in my diet plan. Furthermore, a party is always more exciting when they serve alcohol beverages. However, hearing that they were in…