medications that not only reduce the rewarding effects of alcohol‚ but the dependence‚ post cessation craving‚ and the withdrawal craving. Lorazepam and gabapentin have been used for the detoxification of alcohol dependent patients. Lorazepam is a type of benzodiazepine‚ an antianxiety medication. Gabapentin is a type of anticonvulsant drug originally used to prevent seizures. “Benzodiazepines represent the standard of care for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal” (Myrick‚ Malcolm‚ Randall‚ Boyle‚ Anton
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think that military personnel under the age of 21 should be allowed to consume alcoholic beverages under supervision. We have two sons that joined the National Guard at the ages of 17years and 19 years old. The legal age to purchase and consume alcohol in this state is 21 years of age. Our sons were pretty quickly deployed to Iraq. Granted‚ they didn’t drink at the time‚ but under the circumstances: I think that if their squads and platoons had offered them beer before going away to war‚ there should
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Write a critique of University College Dublin’s Alcohol Policy. Alcohol policies are sets of measures aimed at minimizing health and social harm from the use of alcohol (WHO). For the purpose of this essay I am going to critique University College Dublin’s (UCD) alcohol policy. I will be mainly focusing on why a college alcohol policy was developed‚ what elements of UCD’s policy need improving and whether the current policy is working at all in the college. Students in third level education
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In June 2012‚ thirty leading medical bodies and charities have called for a total ban on advertising for alcohol on television. Do you support this view‚ why or why not? Critically discuss the adequacy of existing regulatory regime in relation to the advertising of alcohol on television. Support your analysis with reference to the relevant codes of practise and relevant ASA adjudications. The Oxford Dictionary describes advertising as to “describe or draw attention to (a product‚ service‚ or event)
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Prenatal Alcohol Exposure A healthy prenatal environment is a key factor for a fetus in the womb. Alcohol‚ caffeine‚ tobacco‚ and drugs are just some of the dangerous teratogens that can affect the soon to be born baby. However‚ alcohol can be one of the most hazardous teratogens to a fetus. Prenatal alcohol exposure may cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)‚ childhood depressive symptoms‚ lowered IQ and much more. Prenatal alcohol exposure may cause irreversible damages to a child. Major depressive
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is trying to conceive? Most would answer none. The consumption of alcohol can lead to various problems during and after pregnancy. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a condition which leads to various irreversible problems; it is considered to be poisonous because it causes great damage before conception‚ and most importantly‚ the developing embryo. The effect on the fetus varies; some are more affected than others. When the alcohol enters the body of a pregnant mother‚ it enters her bloodstream which
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Alcohol Addiction Alcohol addiction is simply defined as a compulsive need for an intoxicating liquid that is obtained from fermented grain or fruit. These liquids include beer‚ wine‚ and other hard liquors. Alcoholism is present when a person craves alcohol and cannot limit or contain his or her drinking. If someone experiences withdrawal symptoms such as nausea‚ sweating‚ shakiness‚ or anxiety when alcohol consumption has ceased‚ or if there is a need to drink greater amounts of alcohol in
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Treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Like any condition‚ treatment for fetal alcohol syndrome is constantly emerging. Since the syndrome causes neurological changes similar to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder it was once thought that medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder would be useful in treating fetal alcohol syndrome.2 Conflicting results from the use of the medications challenged doctors to conduct treatment differently. Pharmacists and doctors are now looking
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Factors Affecting Alcohol Abuse and Addiction among Teens in the US Name University Course Tutor Date Factors Affecting Alcohol abuse and addiction Among Teens in the US Alcohol abuse and addiction has become a very rampant phenomenon among the youths in the US especially in the recent past. Many youthful individuals in the US consume alcohol‚ this being despite the fact that the minimum legal age of drinking age has been set at 21 (Shaffer‚ LaPlante‚ & Nelson‚ 2012). Alcohol abuse may take
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Why Alcohol Should be Banned Worldwide A. To Inform B. To Inform people that alcohol is dangerous and should be banned. C. Drinking can cause many problems in your life including death. I. Drinking is considered the number one drug used in America and the number one killer among young people and adults. A. Short and long term effects of alcohol on the body and mind B. Car crashes and alcohol poisoning C. Effects on your family and relationships
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