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Alcohalism

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder, occurs when a person drinks large amounts of alcohol over a long period of time and becomes dependent on or addicted to alcohol. Symptoms include drinking alone, blacking out, dropping hobbies, having relationship and work problems caused by drinking. Long-term effects of alcoholism include damage to the liver, nervous system, heart, brain and increased risk of various cancers. Alcoholism also has social effects like violence, divorces, and mental health problems for family members as well as economic costs like job loss, medical expenses, and spending on alcohol. Prevention strategies include avoiding peer pressure, connecting with supportive adults, enjoying life through non-drinking activities, and getting educated

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Alcohalism

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder, occurs when a person drinks large amounts of alcohol over a long period of time and becomes dependent on or addicted to alcohol. Symptoms include drinking alone, blacking out, dropping hobbies, having relationship and work problems caused by drinking. Long-term effects of alcoholism include damage to the liver, nervous system, heart, brain and increased risk of various cancers. Alcoholism also has social effects like violence, divorces, and mental health problems for family members as well as economic costs like job loss, medical expenses, and spending on alcohol. Prevention strategies include avoiding peer pressure, connecting with supportive adults, enjoying life through non-drinking activities, and getting educated

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ALCOHOLISM

What Is Alcohol??
Alcohol (ethanol or
ethyl alcohol) is an
ingredient found in
Beer, Wine, and spirit
causing drunkenness.
Alcohol made when
yeast is ferments the
sugar in different food.
E.g. wine is made up of
grapes, beer is made
up of sugar in melted
barley, vodka from
sugar in potatoes.

What Is Alcoholism?

Alcoholism is also known as


alcohol dependence and alcohol
use disorder. It occurs when you
drink so much that your body
eventually becomes dependent on
or addicted to alcohol. When this
happens, alcohol becomes the
most important thing in your life.

In simple words Alcoholism is


illness which is also known as
Alcohol Use Disorder(AUD)

Alcoholism or Not??
Alcoholism is said to be exist when two
or more of following condition is
present: a person drinks large amounts over a
long time period
Has difficulty in cutting down.
Acquiring and drinking alcohol takes
up a great deal of time.
Alcohol is strongly desired.

Symptoms:Symptoms of alcoholism are based on the behaviors and


physical outcomes that occur as a result of alcohol
addiction.
People with alcoholism may experience the following
physical symptoms:
Drinking alone, Drinking in secret, Feeling an urge to
drink.
Not being able to limit how much alcohol is consumed.
Blacking out - not being able to remember chunks of
time.
Dropping hobbies and activities the person used to
enjoy; losing interest in them.
Having stashes of alcohol in unlikely places.
Gulping drinks down in order to get drunk and then feel
good.
Having relationship problems.
Having work problems (caused by drinking, or drinking

Effect of Alcoholism
Long-term alcohol abuse poses great dangers to an
alcoholics physical, mental, emotional, social and
spiritual health.
Physical effects: Liver
Nervous system
Heart
Stomach (intestines)
Brain
High blood pressure
Sexual problems
Cancer
Stomach problems
Osteoporosis, especially in women

Social Effect: Violence towards family


members, especially
towards intimate partner /
spouse
Separations and divorces
Emotional hardship to the
family
Substantial mental health
problems for other family
members, such as
anxiety, depression
Aggressive or violent
behavior towards others
Misbehaving in social
gatherings, e.g., getting
intoxicated or drunk on
parties

Economical Effect: Arrest for misconduct


Increasing the vulnerability towards
crimes and illegal acts
Acts of violence against others
Risk of being a perpetrator or a victim
of sexual harassment, physical,
emotional and sexual abuse
Expenditure on purchasing alcohol
Medical expenditure money spent on
treatment of various health problems
resulting from alcohol use
Financial burden on the employers or
the company due to under-productivity
Financial hardships due to loss of
employment or poor performance in the
work arena
Squandering financial resources of
family/household

revention of Alcoholism:

ont Be Afraid to Say No.


onnect With Your Friends and Avoid Negative Peer Pressure.
Make Connections With Your Parents or Other Adults.
njoy Life and Do What You Love.
ollow the Family Rules About Alcohol and Drugs.
et Educated About Alcohol and Drugs.
e a Role Model and Set a Positive Example.
peak Out/Speak Up/Take Control.

Happy Family

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