with intake of more than enough amount of alcohol resulting in the destruction of internal organs plus it can also harm a person physically and mentally. What it is cause? The main causes of this disorder are: * Drinking alcoholic beverages. * Having alcoholic substances. What organ it effects? It affects several organs. For example: * Brain: Drinking a large amount of alcohol causes damage to the brain. It can lead to the hepatic encephalopathy that is known as a fatal brain disorder
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ALLOWED TO SIP: I SAY WE MUST QUIT The Virginia state law explains that it is in fact acceptable for an under aged person to possess an alcoholic beverage if the reason for the possession is to deliver it to a parent or legal guardian over the age of 21. Also Virginia’s law states that it is acceptable for a person under the age of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages in private establishments such as their own personal home or a family member’s home but not in public. Lastly‚ there is a new law
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A small scale investigation into the development of ‘self concept’ in children‚ based on the findings of Rosenberg (1979)‚ using 2 participants of different age ranges. Abstract This investigation looks at the self descriptions of two child participants and how they develop with age using the findings of Rosenberg (1979) as a reference. Rosenberg found that the self descriptions of younger children‚ physical qualities were more prevalent‚ whereas older children focused on their inner beliefs
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1. When it comes to drinking alcohol‚ how much is too much? How can you avoid drinking amounts that will affect your judgment? When you see a friend having too many drinks at a party‚ what actions do you normally take? What actions could you take? For a normal male about 3 drinks is about at the okay to drive and able to function and the normal female is about 2 drinks. About anything over these limits is too much...unless you have a designated driver then about 5 or more drinks is too much. Me
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but the effectiveness depends on a few factors Person’s willingness major factor in overcoming alcoholism: The major factor whether alcoholism treatment ends up successfully or not depends greatly on the person’s willingness to participate. An alcoholic who is eager to get his or her life back on track is more likely to follow the program guidelines and work through the most difficult parts of recovery
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An alcoholic beverage is a drink containing chemicals from the alcohol family. Mostly ethyl alcohol (ethanol‚ EtOH)‚ other alcohols are usually present only in small quantities‚ notably consumable t-Amyl alcohol (t-Amylol‚ t-AmOH) which is about 20X more potent than ethanol‚ and hazardous methanol with much weaker sedative effect than ethanol‚ thus are not prohibited by law or regulated by taxation in most if not all countries. However‚ alcoholic beverages are divided into three general classes for
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has destroyed many people and families‚ and is a constant burden on our society. For many years alcohol has been the most widely abused substance in America. Alcoholism is a disease with many possible causes‚ and several detrimental effects on the alcoholic and those around them. The causes of alcoholism are highly controversial‚ but include both genetic and environmental factors. The main factor is genetics; the idea that addiction is passed on
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12 Step Meeting How did the meeting start? It all started with an opening speech from the guest speaker who was once an alcoholic and has been sober for over 22yrs. Was one of the 12 Steps discussed‚ or many? Yes‚ all 12 steps were discussed in brief during the meeting since it was the first 12 steps meeting for this new group. Was there a personal testimonial? Yes‚ the floor was opened to all members who are willing to share their personal testimonies. Eleven people shared their
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was of the opinion that addiction was a choice. After watching the film‚ I understand that addiction is a disease but I feel that choice still has an important role to play‚ because if one for example the alcoholic did not chose to taste alcohol in the first place he will not become an alcoholic. I appreciate the disclosure of Kevin McCaulley‚ the star/actor/narrator of the film; how he also said he thought that addiction was a choice. Alcohol and drugs that people get addicted to all came from plants
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Effects of Alcoholism One of the many problems in the United States is Alcoholism. Alcoholism is considered a disease and has several sever effects that can be dangerous‚ and in some cases fatal. Alcoholism can have negative effects on a person physically‚ psychologically‚ and emotionally. The most obvious of the three effects is physical. These are the effects that can become fatal if alcoholism is present for a long period of time. Alcoholism can cause cancer in the liver‚ stomach and kidneys
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