Fetal alcohol syndrome

The alcohol Ethanol a chemical compound that is made up of hydrogen, carbon and oxygen and is produced by a fermentation process, this means that this type of alcohol is renewable, although there are non-renewable ways in which to produce this type of alcohol. This alcohol is often mixed into materials such as gasoline, this helps to allow it to be used as a fuel, and help preserve non-renewable materials that could be put to use in more important ways. The mixture of this is often only at a…

has become a large controversial topic. This should not in any way be controversial, and should be supported by everyone. According to the creators of, “MADD”, (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), every single day people drive under the influence of alcohol more than 300,000 times daily, and of those 300,000 only 3,200 are caught and convicted. While some believe sobriety checkpoints are a violation of privacy, everyone should support the creation and usage of sobriety checkpoints because it will…

Alcohol in our society is a very common drug. Some consume it socially and in moderation, and others misuse this drug. Consuming it in moderation can be beneficial while misusing it can be harmful. Studies show that 10% of men and 3-5% of female suffer from alcoholism and 5-10% percent of people suffer from drinking problems that are diagnosed. Studies have also shown, females and young adults have increased there consumption of alcohol. Being helpless by alcohol weakening the memory,…

INTRODUCTION: Alcohol is a part of New Zealand culture and is considered as an inevitable factor for celebrations and for relieving stress (“Alcohol misuse”, 2016). Long-term high rate of alcohol consumption can lead to alcohol misuse and make people dependent on alcohol. It has now become a very common thing to see an alcoholic patient presenting to the hospital frequently to treat the withdrawal symptoms. Most of the patients admitted with Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) have multiple…

Many people consume alcohol for leisure purposes in a responsible manner, as this is reinforced through social get-togethers with their peers. However, for other individuals, alcohol is a devastating problem since addition leads to destruction of lives, not only for the alcoholic individual but for their loved ones. As part of the alcohol awareness initiative, an individual may forgo alcohol consumption for 72 hours and document their experiences, feelings, thoughts, as well as actions related…

Coaster had broken his bail agreement by drinking alcohol and was picked up by police. His breach of bail could be due to an interactionist theory called continuance commitment where a labelled deviant or criminal attempts to move past their deviant behaviours. Attempting to reduce the stigmatic reputation and pursue an alternative lifestyle is often too difficult so they revert back to a criminal lifestyle. Coaster might have had an addiction to alcohol or just enjoyed it too much to give it up…

Second, the minimum drinking age of 21 reduces deaths associated with alcohol. “Underage drinking is a leading contributor to death from injuries, which are the main cause of death for people under age 21” (“Underage Drinking” National Institutes of Health). “Over 300,000 deaths have been prevented as a result of reductions in alcohol-impaired driving, more than the reduction attributed to increases in the use of safety belts, airbags, motorcycle, and bicycle helmets combined” (“Rebecca…

five years, addiction treatment has been a hot debate topic. In 2009, of the 23.5 million people who needed treatment for drug or alcohol use, only 2.6 million received treatment (Obamacare, pars 5-7). This leaves 20.9 million people without treatment. Many people believe that drug addiction is not an illness,…

Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects around 1 in around 12,000-20,000 live births and affects both males and females equally. Angelman syndrome is very often misdiagnosed as autism or cerebral palsy. Angelman syndrome is not an inherited disease, and is instead caused by a change in the E3 ubiquitin protein ligase gene (UBE3A) on the maternal chromosome 15. This change prevents the chromosome from functioning properly. It occurs as a random event during the formation of eggs…

Overview: What is Williams Syndrome? Definition: Williams Syndrome is a genetic disorder, resulting from the deletion of 26 or more genes one chromosome number 7 (Mervis et al., 2000). That seemingly small loss can affect numerous parts of a person’s physical and mental health, as well as social behavior and sensory perception (Genetics Home Reference, 2014). Diagnosis: Williams Syndrome is a genetic condition that a child is born with and it can impact a child’s prenatal development as well…