Topic: ALCOHOLISM Objective: To be able to discuss about Alcoholism. Outline: I. Classification and terminology of Alcoholism A. Etymology II. History of Alcohol III. Signs and symptoms B. Symptoms of long term alcohol misuse 1. Physical symptoms 2. Psychiatric symptoms 3. Social effects C. Alcohol withdrawal IV. Causes of Alcoholism D. Genetic variation V. Pathophysiology VI. Diagnosis of Alcoholism
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Essay on Alcohol and its effects. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant- it slows down the body’s functions and its effects are similar to those of a general anaesthetic. Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) is the active ingredient in all alcoholic drinks. If you take any alcoholic beverage and remove the ingredients that give it taste and colour‚ you get ethyl alcohol. Remove the water from ethyl alcohol and you get ether. Ether is an anaesthetic that works on the brain and puts it to sleep.
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Summary Section Introduction and Hypothesis The article I have chosen focuses their research on the after effect of those affected by alcoholism. Alcoholism is a very common disorder that affects many people in our country making this study gain importance‚ as there is much to learn. By gaining knowledge and understanding about the actual after effects of alcoholism the psychology community can better the help they lend to those who suffer with different forms of withdrawals and after math’s
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“Alcoholism has emerged in our time as a unique and highly specific illness. Yet it is a problem that dates from the beginnings of civilization‚ a subject that has been discussed and pondered as one of the great issues of human life” (Dorris 1). Alcoholism not only affects the addicted‚ but those around them as well. The alcohol addict can be male or female‚ adult or child‚ and almost no family in the United States today goes completely untouched by its affects. In order to understand the effects
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The Effect of Alcoholism on Marriage. The effects of alcoholism in a marriage are dramatic and damaging. The mental state and physical well being of the abuser aside‚ there are significant effects on marriages. The members of the family affected undergo psychological and health trauma accruing from alcohol abuse by either spouse. For instance the sober spouse undergoes a psychological transition from being caring and giving to being addicted to caring for the alcohol abusing partner. It is the
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Alcoholism and its Effects On the Family Alcohol is a very powerful drug. It can ruin someone’s life. It may also be able to ruin everyone that alcoholic lives around. But first what is alcoholism. Alcoholism is a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol‚ repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages‚ development of withdrawal symptoms on reducing or ceasing alcohol intake‚ morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver‚ and decreased ability to function socially and vocationally
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Alcoholism and its effects on society The alcohol is a terrible disease that effects not only your own body and mental health but also it effects everybody who surrounds you. By being an alcoholic you are experiencing all different types of problems. It can be either a problem with a lack of money that will bring you to the friends who are going to get tired of it sooner or later‚ or alcohol will ruin your healthy relationship with your family and your lovely kids. People who are
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Chris Landry Prof. Horowitz Synthesis Essay 10/26/07 Alcoholism and the Effects on a Family Alcoholism‚ although thought mostly of its impact on the alcoholic themselves‚ it is also a very present problem in the ruining of his or her friends and their families lives. Someone who may be a fully functional‚ great person to his or her family may be extremely dangerous‚ dishonest‚ and destructive while they are under the influence of alcohol. This instance occurs
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Term Paper 12/7/11 Biology 205 The Causes and Effects of Alcoholism In the United States there are approximately 79‚000 deaths annually attributed to excessive alcohol use (NASAIC‚ 2011). Alcoholism is defined as a medical disease or a neurological disorder. Alcoholism is essentially when a person continues to drink‚ even when health‚ work‚ or family are being harmed (NCBI et al‚ 2011). Alcohol is not an issue when enjoyed in moderation and responsibly‚ this however is not always the case.
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Alcoholism is dangerous and damages people’s health. Everyone knows it‚ but they still drink alcohol. Alcohol is harmful in many ways in life‚ such as physically and emotionally. Alcoholism is a negative effect on the drinker’s health‚ relationship‚ and social standing. Drinking too much is risky to the body‚ especially the nervous‚ cardiovascular systems. Alcoholism is defined as a treatable disease. Alcohol is toxic that makes people’s feeling change‚ such as anger‚ flexible‚ depress. Alcoholism
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