Introduction Alcoholism accounts for problems in society beyond the immediate consequences suffered solely by the alcoholic. Violence‚ economic impact to work environments‚ traffic accidents‚ and domestic problems are all caused or exacerbated by the use of alcohol (who.int). Among those impacted the most are the millions of children of alcoholics. "According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 7.5 million children -- about 10.5 percent of the US population
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CONTENT CHAPTER 1 PAGE The Problem Its Background ………………………………………… 1 Importance of the Study ………………………………………… 2 Definition of Terms ………………………………………… 2 Scope and Delimination of the Study ………………………………………… 3 Related Litrature and Study ……………………………………….. 4 CHAPTER 2 Method of Study ………………………………………… 7 Instrument and Techniques ………………………………………… 7 Treatment
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timeless fad has effected this generation in high percentages since the beginning of college education. Today in America it is estimated that approximately 29% of college students are regular alcohol abusers. Another recent study by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism performed showed that college students suffered 1‚400 deaths‚ 70‚000 date rapes and assaults‚ and 500‚000 injuries each year as a result of alcohol. (McDonald) Although binge drinking (5+ drinks in one sitting) is considered
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“It is common for many people in many countries to drink alcohol‚ especially in Australia. However‚ Alcohol is a drug‚ which it is classified as a depressant. This means that it slows down vital functions resulting in slurred speech‚ unsteady movement‚ and an inability to react quickly.” As for how it affects the mind‚ it can reduce a person’s ability to think rationally and alters his or her judgment. Most people drink for enjoyment‚ such as a beer or a glass of wine. However if a person consumes
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Alcoholism Alcoholism is a complex chronic psychological and nutritional disorder associated with excessive and usually compulsive consumption of alcohol. Alcohol dependence affects many different kinds of people around the world; men‚ women‚ rich‚ poor‚ business people‚ laborers and people from many different religions and cultures. Alcoholism dates back hundreds of years. In the early 1900s alcoholics would be viewed immoral and of weak character and would be punished. Today‚ about 62 million
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mental and social problems‚ including problems with job responsibilities and relationships‚ according to the National Institutes of Health. As is the case with other addictions‚ alcoholism is considered a disease by many in the medical community‚ including the American Medical Association. A drawback to framing alcoholism as a disease is that we tend to think of diseases as something that needs to be diagnosed by a professional‚ Young said. However‚ physicians often only meet with patients for a
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The Negative Impact of Alcoholism There are many negative effects of excessive use of alcohol. Alcoholism negatively impacts one’s lifestyle and health in many ways. There are many major organs that are impacted by the heavy consumption of alcohol. A person’s brain is directly affected by alcohol. Alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication pathways; which causes changes in mood and behavior. This change in mood and behavior impacts the social and mental health of an alcoholic by impacting
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of the combination of alcoholism and eating disorders that are deadly in unison. How shocking does it sound that the mortality rate associated with Anorexia Nervosa is 12 times higher than the death rate of all causes of death for females 15 – 24 years old. As I looked at the scandalous data and statistics I found it interesting and quite necessary to study this topic. We will divide the essay into what Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa are and how they conglomerate with alcoholism; it is important to find
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fascinated by conjoined twins and have always had questions about them like; what do the Siamese have to do with conjoined twins? Why does this form of twin happen? What‚ if any genes cause this? What types of Conjoined twins are there? How does the environment affect‚ if at all‚ the biological families’ gene pool? In my research in efforts to prepare this paper‚ I found the answers to this question and many more. This term paper will cover the types of conjoined twins‚ the biological occurrence
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Alcoholism Is alcoholism caused by a lack of will power ? Alcoholism is a brain disease that is outside the control of the drinker. Brain Patterns May Help Predict Relapse Risk for Alcoholism Distinct patterns of brain activity are linked to greater rates of relapse among alcohol dependent patients in early recovery‚ a study has found. The research‚ supported by the National Institutes of Health‚ may give clues about which people in recovery from alcoholism are most likely
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