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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rise in the number of pensionable-aged Scots by 2035 (Scottish Government‚ 2011b)‚ this increase in chronic disease has led to a focus on the health risks associated with our behaviour (Dixon and Johnston‚ 2010). Risk Factor: Excessive Alcohol Consumption Alcohol has an irritant effect‚ contributing to arteriosclerosis‚ ultimately increasing the risk of hypertension‚ heart disease and stroke (Harrington-Dobinson and Blows‚ 2007a). It irritates the mucous lining of the gastrointestinal tract and
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Factors for Alcohol Abuse Michelle Clayton Indiana Institute of Technology Introduction to Psychology/1700 August 2‚ 2012 Rita Polivick Abstract Alcohol abuse is a growing problem in the military‚ and a costly one. The present study evaluates the potential role of psychological hardiness an individual resilience resource‚ to stress-related problem drinking in a military population. We assess the association of psychological hardiness and avoidance coping style with alcohol use patterns
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effect that developing offspring? Does drug or alcohol abuse actually hurt the unborn child? What about the mental health of the carrying mother; would depression or other mental illnesses hurt the baby? Do eating habits or exercise actually produce different traits once the child is born? During pregnancy‚ ingesting and doing a wide variety of things can cause several various effects on the unborn child of the mother depending on the activity. Alcohol use during pregnancy is widely known for being
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HOW DOES ALCOHOL MAKE YOU DRUNK? Drinking alcohol can be similar to a drug addiction unless the consumption is being monitored and controlled. Once alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream‚ it quickly moves throughout the body causing changes in mood‚ feelings‚ and behavior. Most people drink in order to be affected by these changes. Depending on the age‚ weight‚ and gender of a person and how much someone may be drinking can determine how fast the feeling of being drunk can begin. People
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