Alcohol Abuse Advice

According to the primary diagnostic manual of the psychology and psychiatry professions (the DSM-IV) alcohol abuse or alcoholism is defined as repeated use, excessively despite recurrent adverse consequences. Meaning, the alcoholic mind, as with any substance abuser, is aware of the consequences he is creating for himself, but is unable to stop drinking regardless of the consequences. These consequences vary in severity to include Physical, Mental, and Social consequences.

Studies have shown that alcohol abuse can have an effects on a variety of organs in the body. The organs most likely effected are the cardiovascular system, liver, pancreas and central nervous system, to include an increase in epilepsy, alcoholic dementia, nutritional deficiencies, sexual dysfunction, and polyneuropathy.These physical effects of alcohol abuse or alcoholism can range from mild to severe, and can even result in death. Cirrhosis of the liver is the leading cause of death in the alcohol abuser and consequently the leading cause of liver disease here in the United States.

Alcohol is made when grains, fruits, or vegetables are fermented, a process that uses yeast or bacteria to change the sugars in the food into alcohol. The kind of alcohol that people drink is ethanol, which is a sedative or depressant. When alcohol is consumed, it’s absorbed into a person’s bloodstream and begins to affect the central nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord. Because these control all body functions, alcohol blocks some of the messages trying to get to the brain. This alters a person’s senses, perceptions, emotions, movement, vision, and ability to hear and reason, with others or themselves. Mental consequences of alcoholism include anxiety disorder, depression, organic brain disorder and increase in the risk of suicide.

When the central nervous system is effected, it is difficult for the alcohol abuser to reason with himself or be reasoned with by others, thus resulting in negative social effects. There are many such as loss of employment, increased risk of criminal behavior, marital and family problems and increased risk of domestic violence.

There are many consequences of alcoholism which include physical, mental and social…most of which are negative consequences which range from mild to severe and can even result in death!

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