alcohol: the drink, the addiction and the solution

ALCOHOLTHE DRINK, THE ADDICTION AND THE

EXCOMMUNICATION

What is Alcohol

In chemistry, an alcohol is any organic compound in which the hydroxyl

functional group is bound to a saturated carbon atom. The term alcohol

originally referred to the primary alcohol ethyl alcohol, the predominant

alcohol in alcoholic beverages

It can be classed as a depressant which slows down vital functions of the

mind.

It is usually gotten through fermentation of various fruits and plants

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Types of Alcohol

BEER WINE LIQUOR

Percentage

of Liquor

2% - 6% 8% - 20% 40% - 30%

Notable

Brands

Bailey Made: star,

Heineken

Ale: Guinness Stout,

Legend

Cider Wine

Aplle Wine

American Honey

Rum

Gin

Vodka

Brandy



Social Uses of Alcohol

labels defining the nature of social

situations or events

As indicators of social status or class

As statements of affiliation or creating

connection

As gender differentiators.



Health Benefits of Alcohol

It Can Lower Your Risk Of Cardiovascular

Disease

Libido Improvement

It can reduce the Risk of Gallstones

It can Lengthen your life



What makes Alcohol look BAD

Cancer

Oesophagus Cancer

Mouth Cancer

Liver Cirrhosis

Bladder Cancer



When does Alcohol consumption

become BAD

Slurry Speech and poor Judgment

Loss of balance

Body metabolism cannot function without alcohol



Symptoms of alcoholic addiction

Drinking in dangerous and unwarranted situations, such as

drinking while driving, drinking during office hours

Legal problems related to alcohol such as violence after

alcohol consumption

Alcohol dependence ( at least alcohol drinking at least

once every day)

Strong cravings for Alcohol

Continues relationship problems due to alcohol

Social Nuisance due to alcohol consumption

Cardio vascular system



Health problems associated with

Alcohol Consumption

Damage to your nervous system leading to lack of balance, tremors and sometimes dementia, loss of self control

It Causes Obesity

High tendency to lead to various Cancer such as hepatitis, Cirrhosis

Liver problems or possible lever failure

Would definitely lead malnutrition

Loss of Libido( due to excessive Consumption)

High Blood Pressure

Problematic Breathing

Reduce strength of Immune system



Social problems due to alcoholic

addiction

Health Injuries to self and sometimes others

Loss of quality relationship with friends, family

and other loved ones

Loss of respect from people and loss of

reputation

Could affect getting jobs or being continually

retained on a job

It would affect finances and might one’s

savings

It could lead to depression



Steps to cure Alcohol Addiction

Reduction in the amount of Alcohol Consumption

Try low alcohol drinks

Avoid friends that would lead you to drinking situations

Avoid places or events that would encourage you to drink alcohol

Join an AA (Alcoholic Anonymous ) Group around your area and attend it religiously

Change your set of friends

Your Doctor and Psychologist

Avoid Salty foods and snacks that would make you thirsty and want to drink more

Make every second drink non-alcoholic

Involve your loved ones and let them help you cure the addiction together.



Winning Alcohol Addiction takes

Teamwork – we are all involved



References

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Alcohol

?open

http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm

http://www.greenfacts.org/en/alcohol/l-2/04-health-effects-alcohol.htm

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http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Alcohol?open

http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm

http://www.greenfacts.org/en/alcohol/l-2/04-health-effects-alcohol.htm

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