alcohol, addiction, abuse and binge drinking?????
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The presentation walks you through the differences in the three lifestyle irregularities, its causes, consequences and tools to help fight them....TRANSCRIPT
ALCOHOL ABUSE
WHAT IS ABUSE ?...
● A pattern of drinking that results in harm to - one’s health - interpersonal relationships - ability to work.
● Alcohol abuse can lead to Alcohol Dependence
● Includes Binge Drinking
● Alcoholism (alcohol dependence) and alcohol abuse are two different forms of problem drinking.
● Alcoholism is when you have signs of physical addiction to alcohol.
● Alcohol abuse is when your drinking leads to problems, but not physical addiction.
HEALTH ISSUESLiver
Stomach
Genitals
Heart attack
Early Aging Gynaecomastia
Brain damage, Addiction, StrokeBlurred
VisionSlurred Speech Bleeding ThroatLung cancer, InfectionsHeart diseases/Failure
Stomach ulcers/ cancers Liver disorders/Failure
Muscle weakness
Intestinal cancers / Ulcers
Impotence/ Infertility
Osteoporosis
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Divorces
Insomnia
Anger
FightsStressViolence
Domestic
SOCIO - ECONOMIC COSTS
RISK FACTORS● Parent with Alcoholism● Genes, Peer pressure● Easy Access● Low self esteem● Stressful life at home/work● Disorders of Brain● Problems in relationships● Culture
DANGER SIGNS ● Denial ???● Excuses
● Do you have to drink more than before ?
● Have you felt that you should cut down ?
● Have you ever had any blackouts ?
● Have you ever missed work or lost a job ?
● Is someone in your family worried ?
● Neglected Food ?
GETTING HELP● Acceptance● Social support● `To Do’ list● Meditation
● Consult a Doctor● De-addiction Centres● Balanced and regular Diet