Alcoholism

How to Spot a High-Functioning Alcoholic Many images come to mind when you think of an alcoholic. However, people rarely think of someone with a drinking problem who are still able to generally carry out their daily tasks and responsibilities. An individual in this category is known as a high-functioning alcoholic (HFA). Since these types of alcoholics are skilled at concealing their drinking problem, it can be difficult to identify them. However, there are signs that can help you spot a…

In today’s society, there are many people who commit illegal acts involving alcohol, such as drinking and driving, underage drinking, or other acts where the person consuming alcohol is not able to make an informed decision in what they are doing. There are many solutions to help fix that like laws prohibiting such acts, or provisions made by parents to help youth not commit acts such as the ones described. However, there is one easy solution that could solve many problems that come with the…

natural chemicals’ (page 16). After entering the pub, John buys a drink and heads to a quiet place for a cigarette this is when John meets the local policeman Jock Crawford. This encounter is the beginning of John’s downfall into debt, sorrow and alcoholism. After Jock encourages John to drink with him, John is introduced to the local obsession of gambling at the ‘Two-Up School’, which proves to be the most detrimental mistake on hid downward spiral. Tempted by the thought of playing his way…

Wickman, S. (2005). An examination of the five factors of personality, pubertal onset and alcohol usage in adolescent males. Masters theses & specialist projects. Paper 981. http://digitalcommons.wku.edu.libsrv.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1984&context=theses This study was conducted to determine the combined effects of early pubertal onset and certain personality characteristics on the alcohol usage demonstrated by adolescent males. The subjects for this study were 100 males in the…

Abstract: Binge drinking is a major health problem in the United States resulting in approximately 88,000 deaths per year. One important receptor tyrosine kinase that plays a role in addiction and alcohol dependence is Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). Specifically, this enzyme is involved in a signaling cascade that relays signals to specific neurons in the nervous system. Experiments analyzing several inhibitors of ALK have found that addiction behaviors, such as cocaine sensitization and…

it is ignorant to solely blame the addict for their addiction and expect them to get better overnight, without us taking the time to learn about addiction and realize that no one voluntary chooses that lifestyle. With a better understanding about alcoholism, society can further reduce the problems associated with alcohol use. One way to reduce alcohol problems would be to improve alcohol social policies that place measures to control the supply of alcohol and/or affect population-wide demand for…

is clearly illustrated as a dank and unclean city that boasted little hope or incentive for ambition for those that resided there. The lack of opportunity led to high levels of poverty, and in turn influenced many in the area to resort to crime, alcoholism, and drugs for comfort. Throughout the 1920s, Harlem was a place of progression, art, and activism. Dubbed the “Harlem Renaissance,” this era in American history was significant for the black community as a whole. Among the numerous…

Running head: substance use disorder testing 1 substance use disorder testing 2 Substance Use Disorder Testing Thomas J. McCarthy Grand Canyon University ? PCN-529 December 7, 2016 Addiction Severity Index Interview The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) test is a semi-structured assessment tool to show the impact one?s alcohol and drug use has in one?s life both past and present. It focuses on seven areas of living: alcohol use, drug use, employment, family relationships, illegal activities,…

alcoholics anonymous meeting was diverse as far as ethnicity, there were people of white, black, hmong decent. There were eight mails and two females. The ages of people in attendance of both meetings ranged from mid-twenties to as old as seventy. Alcoholism and narcotic abuse seemed to cross all cultures and ages. There was one gentleman who decided not to attend the meeting if there was going to be an observer in attendance. The remainder of the al-anon group wanted us to stay observe and…

Starting from Radar’s story, it is an unsympathetic one, even Wright agrees (pg. 3). Radar was a man who lost his job due to his alcoholism, he was caught one too many times drinking. Now unable to find a job due to this factor, he now is pushed out onto the streets. Radar sold his car and clothes before winding out on the street. Also, he puts alcohol first, "If I have a drink in front of me and you offered me $10 to carry a package across the street, I wouldn't do it." He spends everything he…