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Alcohol addiction; Alcoholism |
Alcoholism is an addictive dependency on alcohol characterised by craving (a strong need to drink); loss of control (being unable to stop); physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms; and tolerance (increasing difficulty of becoming drunk). The causes for alcohol abuse and dependence can not be easily explained. It is often seen as a "disease of affluence," being uncommon among indigenous people until they were colonized. Today, alcohol abuse and alcoholism are a major public health problem in North America, costing that region's inhabitants $170 billion annually. Alcoholism is a life-threatening problem that often ends in death, particularly through liver, pancreatic, or kidney disease, internal bleeding, brain deterioration, alcohol poisoning and suicide. As well, alcoholism is a major contributing factor for head injuries, motor vehicle accidents (MVA), violence and assaults, as well as a leading cause of neurological and other medical problems (e.g., cirrhosis, etc.). Of the two thirds of the North American population who consume alcohol, 10% are alcoholics, and 6% consume more than half of all alcohol.
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Signs and symptoms
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Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Alcohol addiction — physical dependence on alcohol — occurs gradually as drinking alcohol alters the balance of some chemicals in your brain, such as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Prevention
... Knowing and recognizing a family history of alcoholism for you or others is an important step toward seeking treatment before alcohol use or alcohol abuse progresses to alcoholism. Early intervention ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Complications
... Alcohol depresses your central nervous system by acting as a sedative. In some people, the initial reaction may be stimulation, but as drinking continues, sedating or calming effects occur. By depress...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Most alcoholics and alcohol abusers enter treatment reluctantly because they deny that they have a problem. Health or legal problems may prompt treatment. Intervention helps some alcoholics recognize ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Addictions: An Overview
... What are addictions? Addictions are compulsions to use and abuse things to an excessive and destructive extent. These compulsions are very powerful and produce a life-threatening and self-perpetuating...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Coping skills ... Many recovering alcoholics and their family members find that participating in support groups is an essential part of coping with the disease, preventing or dealing with relapses, and staying sober. T...
Source: MayoClinic
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Treating Alcohol and Drug Abuse Problems in
Adolescents
... Adolescents have a lot to deal with --a fast-paced family lifestyle, school, peer pressure, conflicting emotions and often a sense of isolation. To cope, some adolescents turn to drugs or alcohol. Ado...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Alcoholism ... What is alcoholism? Alcoholism is a disease in which a person drinks alcohol even though drinking hurts his or her life. Alcoholics often find that they have problems with people close to them, with s...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Treating the Chemically Dependent as a Resurrection Process
... Introduction It is time for a radical shift in our understanding and thinking about addiction. The proponents and practitioners of the psychospiritual paradigm believe that they have answers to the c...
Source: HealthWorld
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Breast Cancer Prevention
... Note: Separate PDQ summaries on Screening for Breast Cancer; Breast Cancer Treatment; Male Breast Cancer Treatment; Breast Cancer and Pregnancy Treatment; and Levels of Evidence for Cancer Screening a...
Source: National Cancer Institute
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Estadounidenses de Origen Hispano
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... El síndrome alcohólico fetal (SAF) es un grupo de defectos de nacimiento causados por el consumo de alcohol durante el embarazo. Los niños que sufren del SAF tienen muchos problemas físicos, mentales ...
Resources
- A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, OPHS, HHS)
- A Guide for Teens: Does Your Friend Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem? What can you do to help? (National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI), SAMSHA, HHS)
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