Preventing Alcoholism in Teenagers
If you have a family history of alcoholism, it would only be wise to think twice before drinking alcohol. It can be prevented and the more knowledge you have, the more armed you are to fight alcoholism before it even begins.
In teenagers, intervention in the early stages of drinking is very important to prevent alcoholism. [...]
What are the possible complications of alcohol abuse?
Drinking alcohol affects the brain together with the central nervous system. You may experience stimulation initially when drinking alcohol. However, as you continue to drink more alcohol, you become more and more sedated. Alcohol is a depressant after all.
Alcohol lowers your inhibition and can severely affect your judgment If you continue to drink you will [...]
What are the available treatments and medications for alcoholism?
For most people with alcoholism or who abuse alcohol, they can be reluctant to avail of treatment or medication because they often deny that there is a problem. However, when health problems start to become apparent and other complications surface, they may be forced to seek treatment.
Alcoholism intervention’s role is to help people to see [...]
What are the tests and diagnoses available for Alcoholism?
The American Psychiatric Association publishes the criteria to for alcoholism diagnosis. The guideline can be found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
The criteria for alcoholism diagnosis include a set pattern of excessive alcohol consumption that leads to impairment and distress. The following must be observed in a twelve month period before [...]
Alcoholism: Is it time to consult a doctor?
One of my pet peeves is that you have to acknowledge that there’s a problem first before you can fix it. Same applies for those who are alcohol abusers or alcohol dependents. Very few will seek treatment or testing on their own. Family, friends and co-workers are often the ones to encourage the alcoholic or [...]
Are you at risk of alcoholism?
If you drink regularly and continuously for a period of time, you increase your risk of being alcohol dependent. The statistics show that 15 or more drinks a week for men and 12 or more drinks a week for women increases the risk of becoming an alcoholic or an alcohol abuser. Keep in mind that [...]
What causes alcoholism?
Alcoholism is addiction to alcohol and it doesn’t happen overnight. It happens gradually over time, drinking a little can alter the chemical balance of your brain. You might have noticed that you are less inhibited when you just had a drink or two. Drinking alcohol is pleasurable because of the chemical called dopamine. Dopamine levels [...]