today’s modern society alcohol addiction and alcohol abuse has become one of the most complex‚ life-threatening issues. Most depressed individuals usually indulge themselves in bars or pubs with their alcohols to escape from their stressful life. It has become increasingly alarming how alcohol does not only attract the adults‚ but also teenagers these days. "Research has shown that approximately 14 million Americans (7.4%) of the population meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol abuse or alcoholism"
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Alcohol Introduction Alcohol as a drug is consumed in many societies across the globe by people of many ages. As such‚ it is important to cover this drug because it has a huge impact in the society. Alcohol abuse is very common especially among teenagers. It is sad that most people do not know the dangers that are associated with binge drinking. This paper aims to discuss different aspects of alcohol ranging from its classification‚ it side effects‚ and the psychological effects it has on the brain
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06/05/2011 IS ALCOHOL BENEFICIAL OR HARMFULL? Alcohol consumption is a very discussed topic because of its controversial ways and ideas people have of it. The number one reason it is worldwide discussed is because it is said to help people reduce the risk of coronary disease. It is said that a ¨pattern of regular consumption¨ at least three to four days per week can be associated with the lowest risk of
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Introduction Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most common preventable form of mental retardation in the world. FAS causes a range of disorders‚ is found in all ethnic groups and populations and is most prevalent is impoverished communities. In South Africa‚ epidemiological studies have shown that rural populations in the Western Cape are particularly affected and have FAS rates exceeding those reported in other world communities. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a series of birth defects caused by
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fetal alcohol syndrome is a neurological condition caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. This condition has a lifelong severe effect on the fetus‚ affecting a child’s physical‚ emotional‚ and neurological development. The term fetal alcohol spectrum disorders is used to encompass the range of disabilities associated with exposure to alcohol in utero‚ and includes the diagnosis alcohol-related neurodevelopment disorder (ARND). Signs and symptoms that a child
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2009. Impact of alcohol advertising and media exposure on adolescent alcohol use: a systematic review of longitudinal studies. Alcohol & Alcoholism‚ 44(3)‚ pp.229–43. Beauchamp‚ T. L. and Bowie‚ N.E.‚ 1983. Ethical Theory and Business. 2nd ed. Englewood Cliffs: N.J. Caswell‚ S. and Maxwell‚ A.‚ 2005. Regulation of Alcohol Marketing: A global View. Journal of Public Health Policy‚ 26(3)‚ pp.343-358. Chen‚ M-J.‚ Grube‚ J.W‚ Bersamin‚ M.‚ Waiters‚ E. and Keefe‚ D.B.‚ 2005. Alcohol Advertising: What
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Gustavo Lopez March23‚ 2013 Cause and Effect Essay Drinking Alcohol Many cultures use alcohol as a social drink and a way to relax. People also drink alcohol for different causes. For example: loneliness caused by life changes‚ to face with depression‚ influence of older friends or parents. The ethyl alcohol or ethanol‚ in alcoholic drinks such as beer‚ wine and liquor is a central nervous depressant‚ which has short-term and long-term effects on the body. First of all‚ Loneliness
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to be blamed‚ but the excess”. Alcohol is an example of intoxicating drink. Society has viewed people who drink to excess as irresponsible‚ immoral‚ and of weak character. We know that alcohol has its consequences. At the same time‚ people don’t care and disregard its consequences. Alcohol drinking affects the way a person thinks‚ acts and feels. Many of us are at point in our life where we are searching for excitement and ways to fit in and have fun. For me‚ alcohol drinking is not the time for us
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DRINKING AND ALCOHOL ABUSE Going out on a Friday night in highschool almost always seems to be accompanied by alcohol. In 2003 the proportion of grade 12 students who admitted drinking an alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days was 48%‚ while 1 in 10 students drink atleast once a week. My question is‚ why does alcohol have to become such a large part of the highschool social circle? And‚ are any of these kids really aware of the effects of youth onset alcohol abuse and the effects of alcohol on the
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ABNORMAL ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES Arterial Blood Gases‚ or ABGs‚ measure the amounts of oxygen‚ carbon dioxide and acid/base level in the blood‚ according to Medline Plus‚ a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. ABGs are ordered if the patient has difficulty breathing‚ symptoms of an acid/base imbalance‚ or if a pre-existing condition is worsening‚ and blood is taken from an artery in the wrist‚ groin‚ or inside of the elbow. Respiratory Acidosis The kidneys and lungs work together
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