SAPALCOHOLISM

MADE BY 1ECE 4 YASH SHARMA JITESH AGGARWAL MD FARHAN MD KHAN JS PRANAV

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ALCOHOLISM ?
Habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol
An intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess.

Three Most Common Alcoholic Beverages

Beer

Made by fermenting barley, corn, or rye 4% alcohol Light beer has same alcohol, but fewer calories Wine Made by fermenting grapes or other fruits 12-14% alcohol Wine cooler 1.5-6% alcohol Liquor Made by distillationprocess that uses a fermented mixture to obtain an alcoholic beverage with a high alcohol content Whiskey, bourbon, rye, rum, gin, vodka, tequila, brandy 40% alcohol (80 proof)

WHY PEOPLE DRINK ?

IN CURIOSITY TO DEAL WITH STRESS TO FEEL GOOD BECAUSE THEIR FRIENDS ARE DOING IT TO DEAL WITH BOREDOM TO ESCAPE PRESSURE OR PROBLEM

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3 STAGES OF ALCOHOLISM
Early Stage (Stage 1)
to

relax, relieve stress leads to necessity to manage stress begins to become intoxicated regularly makes excuses and tries to rationalize drinking behavior

Middle Stage (Stage 2)

drinker

denies or tries to hide problem body develops tolerance frequently absent from school or work drinking is central event in a persons life drinks when alone drinks first thing in the morning drinks daily

Final Stage (Stage 3)

becomes aggressive & isolated malnutrition occurs because drinker consumes alcohol and does not worry about food body is addicted try to quit=WITHDRAWAL Delirium Tremens-hot/cold flashes, tremors, nightmares, hallucinations, fear of people and animals *****NO CURE---ONLY RECOVERY*****
person

SHORT TERM ILL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLISM

Flushing
Dizziness Dulling of senses Impairment of

coordination, reflexes, memory, and judgment Loss of inhibitions

Staggering Slurred speech Double vision Sudden mood changes Unconsciousness

LONG TERM ILL EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

Alcoholism Cancers of the liver,

stomach, colon, larynx, esophagus, and breast Brain damage High blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes Alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver Impotence and infertility

Birth defects and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Premature aging Kidney damage Pancreas damage Stomach and duodenal ulcers Colitis Many others

Effect of Drinking

Why you shouldnt drink

Punishment severe
Law

and school

Look Stupid
Changes

to the CNS causes people to do strange

things
Puts your health at risk
Drowning,

car accidents, suicide

PREVENTION
Impose higher taxes

Minimum drinking age

Social Awareness programs Meditation and Yoga

Counseling
Medication Advertising to control-media campaign

Spend time in other activities

Controls on Advertising

PREVENTION CONTINUED
Education

Law Enforcement
Parent should monitor their children Indulge in work Should Know Your Responsibility Use Alternatives Keep good company of friends Discuss problems with parents

CASE STUDY
Gajodhar was brought into the treatment unit of a

local city hospital by the police after an accident at a crowded city mall. He was arrested because of his assaultive behavior toward others. At admission to the hospital, Gajodhar was disoriented(did not know where he was),incoherent, and confused. When asked his name, he paused for a moment, scratched his head, and said, Manmohan Singh. When asked about what he was doing at the mall he indicated that he was marching in a parade in his honor.