Category: Alcoholism

Understanding Alcoholism To understand the effect that alcohol addiction has on the drinker and in turn their family, one must first understand alcoholism in and of itself. The Oxford English Dictionary defines alcoholism as being the addiction to the consumption of alcoholic drink; alcohol dependency. Although the term alcoholism is somewhat easily defined, the aetiology…

In the economic and emergent world, wherein everyone is worried about accomplishing their goals and objectives, and it is not astonishing to perceive the mounting intake of addictive ingredients such as drugs and alcohol. Commonly people come in bond with a drink during birthday parties or special events. Countless people devour alcohol for entertainment to…

Alcoholism is defined as an addiction to alcohol consumption, resulting in the dependence and eventual abuse of alcoholic drinks. Alcoholism is associated with many short and long-term health problems, the most severe of which being alcohol-related end-stage liver disease. Alcohol liver disease (ALD) has a very rapid onset and while most drinkers dont ever really…

The tone of a social setting is often set by the alcohol which is consumed. Participants can use its significance to manipulat[e]…cultural systems, values…and expectations(‘Social and Cultural Aspects of Drinking’). Early on in North Americas colonial history, traders used alcohol to acquire sought-after skins and other resources from Indigenous people (Beauvais 1998 253). Note the…

There are differences in the prevalence of alcoholism all over the world. Although I will be discussing the differences between the United States, France and Canada. Alcoholism is a humongous problem in all three states. Also, there are different ways how people cope with alcoholism. Plus, the rates have increased over the years of alcoholism.…

If asked what country has the highest consuming rate in the world, many would be quick to say America. However, not a lot of people know that it is a small country in Eastern Europe, Belarus. Alcohol use and abuse is also a leading cause, to the suicides and homicides, within this country. Alcoholism in…

Abstract The terminology and typologies used to describe alcoholics and diagnose alcoholism have changed dramatically from when William Carpenter first published On the Use and Abuse of Alcoholic Liquors in Health and Disease in 1850 to the publication of the DSM V in 2013. E.M. Jellinek had a profound impact on emphasizing the importance of…

According to the American Psychiatric Association addiction is a multiplex condition, a brain disease that manifests itself as compulsive substance use despite detrimental consequences. It is an urge to indulge in something for the pleasure it provides despite its destructive outcome. Addiction can be physical like drug and alcohol abuse or behavioral like shopping, gambling,…

Alcohol is an important part of Bhutanese culture, especially in the eastern parts of Bhutan, they serve it as a gesture of showing respect, honor and hospitality. Alcohol is served in a number of forms including welcome drink, farewell drink, drink with food and other ceremonial forms. The basic nature of alcohol is underplayed to…

My first health issue that is happening every day is Drug addiction. Many do not realize how harmful some substances can be towards their health and overall on how they look. People judge others based on those habits and also by the person first impression, in which they claim that people who have a drug…