Alcoholism and Methods to Combat the Addiction

Alcoholism and Methods to Combat the Addiction ALCOHOL ADDICTION Compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages, usually to the detriment of the drinker's health, personal relationship and social standing Statistics #1 drug problem in 140 million ALCOHOLICS around the world US UK 15% $1,000 Considered "problem drinkers" 11,000 Spent yearly per American citizen addict Age group: Underage to drink Try alcohol for the first time every day 40% of all traffic-related deaths are related to alcohol Drunk drivers 30% Costing the US approximately $50 billion yearly Drunk driving Age group: Teens and 20's 1 injury every minute 1 death every 32 minutes Have had a blackout due to overconsumption of alcohol Other alcohol related incidents 4 in 10 crimes 1/3 of all suicides 1/2 of all murders Symptoms Redness of the eyes, nose and cheeks Overdependence Irritability Difficulty maintaining relationships Depression Loss of appetite • Anxiety Weight loss Difficulty working with others Denial • Physical signs of drug dependence like Effects from Gastritis long-term use MAY CAUSE: •Pancreatitis Throat Larynx Liver Colon Kidneys Rectum Esophagus cancer Immune system irregularities Brain damage Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) Alcoholic cirrhosis Treatments 12 Step Program (by Alcoholic Anonymous) The world's most high profile treatment program Drug come in 2 kinds: 1) Those altering the brain chemistry so the brain's chemical rewards for consuming alcohol (called ENDORPHINS), do not arrive 2) Those that create a disturbing or uncomfortable physical response to alcohol consumption Drug treatments Cognitive behavior therapy Aim to replace drinking with another activity (ex: relaxation techniques) which can be implemented anytime the desire for drink arises Ceasing Consumption References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholism http://www.alcoholaddiction.info/alcoholism-statistics.htm http://www.emedicinehealth.com/alcoholism/artidle em.htm http://www.the-alcoholism-guide.org/alcohol-abuse-statistics.html http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neuro99/web2/Bromwell.html http://alcoholrehab.com/alcohol-rehab/alcoholism-treatment-success-rates/ Medisato.com Alcoholism and Methods to Combat the Addiction ALCOHOL ADDICTION Compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages, usually to the detriment of the drinker's health, personal relationship and social standing Statistics #1 drug problem in 140 million ALCOHOLICS around the world US UK 15% $1,000 Considered "problem drinkers" 11,000 Spent yearly per American citizen addict Age group: Underage to drink Try alcohol for the first time every day 40% of all traffic-related deaths are related to alcohol Drunk drivers 30% Costing the US approximately $50 billion yearly Drunk driving Age group: Teens and 20's 1 injury every minute 1 death every 32 minutes Have had a blackout due to overconsumption of alcohol Other alcohol related incidents 4 in 10 crimes 1/3 of all suicides 1/2 of all murders Symptoms Redness of the eyes, nose and cheeks Overdependence Irritability Difficulty maintaining relationships Depression Loss of appetite • Anxiety Weight loss Difficulty working with others Denial • Physical signs of drug dependence like Effects from Gastritis long-term use MAY CAUSE: •Pancreatitis Throat Larynx Liver Colon Kidneys Rectum Esophagus cancer Immune system irregularities Brain damage Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) Alcoholic cirrhosis Treatments 12 Step Program (by Alcoholic Anonymous) The world's most high profile treatment program Drug come in 2 kinds: 1) Those altering the brain chemistry so the brain's chemical rewards for consuming alcohol (called ENDORPHINS), do not arrive 2) Those that create a disturbing or uncomfortable physical response to alcohol consumption Drug treatments Cognitive behavior therapy Aim to replace drinking with another activity (ex: relaxation techniques) which can be implemented anytime the desire for drink arises Ceasing Consumption References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholism http://www.alcoholaddiction.info/alcoholism-statistics.htm http://www.emedicinehealth.com/alcoholism/artidle em.htm http://www.the-alcoholism-guide.org/alcohol-abuse-statistics.html http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neuro99/web2/Bromwell.html http://alcoholrehab.com/alcohol-rehab/alcoholism-treatment-success-rates/ Medisato.com