ALCOHOL and DRUG ABUSE What is Alcohol and Drug Abuse? Derek Williams 4/9/2013 ABSTRACT This paper will discuss what alcoholism and drug abuse is‚ what the different types of drug abuse are‚ what the causes of alcoholism and drug abuse are‚ and how it is determined. It will also explain the history of‚ and what are the treatments of alcohol and drug abuse. People abuse substances such as drugs‚ alcohol‚ and tobacco for varied and complicated reasons‚ but it is clear
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Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse Signs‚ Symptoms‚ and Help for Drinking Problems It’s not always easy to see when your drinking has crossed the line from moderate or social use to problem drinking. But if you consume alcohol to cope with difficulties or to avoid feeling bad‚ you’re in potentially dangerous territory. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can sneak up on you‚ so it’s important to be aware of the warning signs and take steps to cut back if you recognize them. Understanding the problem is the first
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Alcohol Abuse in Teens Alcoholism is one of the biggest and unrecognized problems in our society today. Alcoholism is a substance-use disorder in which the sufferer has problems managing how much alcohol he/she consumes. Alcoholism (alcohol dependence) is a negative pattern of alcohol use leading to a number of problems‚ which may include needing more alcohol to get intoxicated (tolerance)‚ difficulties that occur when the effects of alcohol wear off (withdrawal)‚ using more alcohol or for longer
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Alcohol and Drug Addiction Samara Kitchens COM/156 Instructor: Sunday‚ May 19‚ 2013 There was a missing person report across the news today‚ my co-worker stated. I never paid any attention to it; I went on about my day as if everything was fine. When I arrived at home I had several
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Adolescent Alcohol Abuse: What Factors are Present? Over the years‚ many researchers have dedicated their time and energy to study adolescent alcohol abuse. They have found that there are many factors that contribute to adolescent alcohol abuse. These factors are psychological‚ environmental‚ social‚ and cultural. Not all of these factors play a part in every adolescent who abuses alcohol‚ but one of these factors is usually present. Psychological disorders have been found in both American
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Alcohol Abuse in Teenagers Underage alcohol abuse is a growing problem in the lives of teenagers today. Almost 80% of high school students have tried alcohol (Dowshen). To effectively combat this growing epidemic‚ teens need to understand the effects of consuming alcohol‚ and adults need to recognize the problem and effectively prevent alcohol abuse. Though many teenagers do not realize it‚ alcohol can significantly affect a teen’s life‚ including short-term impacts on the teen’s popularity and
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Alcohol Abuse and Treatment: NWHIC (Excerpt) Alcoholism‚ also known as alcohol dependence‚ is a disease. Alcoholism is a chronic‚ often progressive disease with symptoms that include a strong need to drink despite negative consequences‚ such as serious job‚ relationships‚ or health problems. Like many other diseases‚ it has a generally predictable course‚ has recognized symptoms‚ and is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors that are being increasingly well defined. (Source: excerpt
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Running head: The Effects of Parental Abuse The Effects of Parental Abuse of Alcohol on Children of Alcoholics Abstract An estimated 6.6 million children under the age of 18 are living with an alcohol dependent parent. These children are often subjected to a disheveled life style which affects them mentally‚ emotionally and physically. Researchers have examined the many ways in which this disease impacts children’s lives and if the
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Brittney Amison Professor D Comp. 1 1-27-11 Cause and Effect Essay The Cause and Effect of Alcoholism ------------------------------------------------- Alcoholism is a cause that haves numerous effects on people in the United States today. It’s defined as a condition that resulted in the continued consumptions of alcoholic’s beverages‚ despite health problems and negative social consequences. The symptoms of alcoholism vary from person to person‚ but the most common symptoms seen are changes
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REGARDING ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE INDEX CHAPTER PAGE NO. ABSTRACT 2 1. INTRODUCTION 3-6 2.1. INTRODUCTION 3 2.2. Purpose of the Study 5 2.3. Background of the Organization 5 2.4. Research Objectives 5 2.5. Research Questions 6 2.6. Significance Of The Study 6 2. LITERATURE REVIEW 7-19 3.7. Review of Previous and Current Studies 7 3.8. The Causes of Substance Abuse among
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