Alcohol is one of the most used and misused drugs known to man. One reason alcohol is misused is because it is accepted in society. People drink to be sociable. Many restaurants offer some form of alcohol on their menus. Alcohol is usually included at celebrations or family and Alcohol affects the nervous system by slowing the body’s functions. The effects that alcohol has on the body depends on the age, body weight, and the amount a person drinks. The effects range from poor judgement to memory loss, slurred speech and slow reflexes to unconsciousness or even death.
The feeling of being high is one of the immediate results of alcohol and probably the reason most people get One of the risks of alcohol abuse is health problems. The leading cause of death in America is cirrhosis of the liver. Cirrhosis is a result of liver disease from chronic alcohol abuse. Alcohol also causes damage to the brain, heart, kidneys, and digestive system. Cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, and stomach becomes a threat as well. Another risk of alcohol abuse is societal problems. Alcohol is a depressant. It depresses the nervous system and causes a loss of coordination which makes a person more prone to accidents. Many traffic accidents and fatalities are alcohol related. Family violence is often a result of excessive drinking.
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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 … Read more
Self-Destructive and Risk-Behaviour related deaths among South African teenagers (Slide 1) What is a risk behaviour? (Slide 2) A risk behaviour is the exposure to harm. Risky behaviour will result in a person causing harm to themselves and therefore they will not reach their full potential. Alcohol abuse, suicide and drug abuse are all examples … Read more
I recently attended an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in a comfortable house in Santa Monica, California. The room was occupied by approximately 70 attendees, and even more sitting on the outside porch. The focus of this particular day’s meeting was step six of the 12-step program. The sixth step is stated as follows: “We’re entirely ready … Read more
It is not fair to say that all people drink to gain acceptance, or that all people use drinking to create a new self image. Quite often in life, however, even those who do not form an addiction, about three out of four individuals, have probably drank at one time to ease nerves and not … Read more
Alcohol abuse is a very dangerous condition in that it can cause many problems in a persons life and affect many aspects of their lifestyle. Alcoholism (or alcohol abuse) somehow effects everyone’s life at some point in time; through a parent, a sibling, a friend, or even personal encounters. Alcohol abuse, as a medical diagnosis, … Read more
Lying halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles makes the Temecula Valley an easy escape for city dwellers hungry for the serenity of a day in the country. Temecula’s wine country is located a mere five miles off of the I-15 Freeway among citrus groves and vineyards. In the clear early mornings, colorful hot air … Read more
On any given day in the United States… 10,657 babies are born. (US Census Bureau). Twenty of these babies are born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Twenty may seem as though it is not a lot, but when you compare it to the fact that this number is more than HIV positive, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida … Read more
On college campuses across America, the use of alcohol has been an topic in need of explanation for many years. The concept will be explaned with emphise on the negative effects of hooch. Alcohol in cardio-sport athletes is especially harmful. But at any rate the negative concepts apply to all student. Besides the fact that … Read more
Alcohol and marijuana are two drugs commonly used and abused in the United States. Alcohol is the number one abused drug, while marijuana is number one among illegal drugs. While alcohol remains legal, and marijuana illegal, this does not necessarily mean that the alcohol is better for you. There have been many arguments where people … Read more
Recently at Longmeadow High School it became mandatory to pass an alcohol-screening test before entering a school dance. This breathalyzer will detect alcohol on ones breath. No student that has been drinking will be admitted to the event. Longmeadow High School has recently purchased breathalyzers which teacher chaperones administer to all students entering a school … Read more
Alcohol, which has an interesting and far-reaching history, has been discovered, used and prohibited throughout the ages. Long before the evolution of humans, alcohol had always existed in nature as part of the living process in plant and animal life. Man has never had to manufacture alcohol. Small but definitely measurable quantities of alcohol are … Read more
History of Drug and Alcohol Abuse _ http://www. forensic-toxicology. com/learning/drug_abuse. html http://www. radessays. com/viewpaper. php? nats=MTAxMToyOjE&request=21029 Drug use and abuse is as old as mankind itself. Human beings have always had a desire to eat or drink substances that make them feel relaxed, stimulated, or euphoric. The start of farming about 6000 B. C. and … Read more
From pastures to unsupervised blowouts at home, the social calendars of most teens are full of alcohol. Other drugs rise and fall in popularity from generation to generation, but alcohol never really goes out of style. From being worshiped by the ancient Babylonians to being forbidden to teenagers, alcohol has caused many problems. Today, drinking … Read more
Alcohol plays a major role in society today. It is constantly being . …… in our minds through advertisements, whether its commercials or billboards, holidays, or even just at the popular social scene. Alcohol is consumed for many purposes, such as celebrations, to increase romance, out of boredom, or a way to relax. Alcohol is … Read more
Alcohol plays a major role in society today. It is constantly being . …… in our minds through advertisements, whether its commercials or billboards, holidays, or even just at the popular social scene. Alcohol is consumed for many purposes, such as celebrations, to increase romance, out of boredom, or a way to relax. Alcohol is … Read more
