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Alcohol abuse, as described in the DSM-IV, is a psychiatric diagnosis describing the use of alcoholic beverages despite negative consequences. It is differentiated from alcohol dependence by the lack of symptoms such as tolerance and withdrawal. Alcohol abuse is sometimes referred to by the less specific term alcoholism. However, many definitions of alcoholism exist, and only some are compatible with alcohol abuse. TreatmentThis section does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be and removed. (July 2009)Treatment for alcohol abuse varies, but there are many programs that exist from prevention to age- and gender-specific rehab centers. Many times there are physical abuse issues associated with alcoholism. Group treatment programs entirely composed of women, for example, can help tend to issues surrounding male abusers. Rehabilitation centers are recommended for detoxification as there can be serious physical effects, including death, if treated improperly. College binge drinkingSee also: USA College binge drinkingA study in 2001 indicated ‘”29 percent of US college students have driven a car while under the influence of alcohol’” (Windel). A separate study was performed and the results were that ‘”2.1 million students between the ages of 18 and 24 drove a vehicle under the influence of alcohol’”(USA.gov). These two studies show college drinking and driving is an issue. The 1995 Centers for Disease Control and prevention National College Risk Behavior Survey reported that ‘”39.9% of college students between the ages of 18-24 rode with a drunk driver in the past month’” (Beck). From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Is Drug and Alcohol abuse a serious problem among young people? Q. Doing an english essay and i need to write down why drug and alcohol abuse is a problem amoung young people.Anyone have any ideas?!? Help please Asked by Sassy - Mon Apr 6 19:57:22 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Kyra is wrong. The drug problem is just as prevelant in any social class. Especially in the upper class because the kids have more money and tend to be able to purchase more drugs for entertainment. Someone in the lower-class probably can't afford to do drugs as much as they can. Factors leading to drugs can be anything from peer-pressure to the glamorization on our televisions and the songs we listen to. Drugs are constantly associated with the party scene and many of our children's idols/celebrities use the drugs. Also, kids get bored and get a lot of free time and just want to try new tihngs. There are SO many things that contribute to this problem. Drug and Alcohol abuse is a serious problem among society in general and it's… [cont.] Answered by Let's have fun together. - Wed Apr 8 19:33:29 2009 If both parents abuse alcohol and drugs, why would the court allow them to keep the children? Q. For example, Britany Spears and Kevin Federline were allowed joint cusitody of their children, and the court took into consideration that both parents abuse alcohol and drugs. The court only ordered that they not use drugs around their children, but isn't substance abuse grounds for removing the children from their parents' care because clearly as drug abusers, they are unfit to care for small children? Asked by Tiffany N - Tue Sep 25 12:05:42 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. Most people today would lose custody of their kids if they were caught abusing. But most people are not rich and famous, like Britney and Kevin. Answered by Brigid McSomeone - Tue Sep 25 12:52:35 2007 Why does excess prolonged alcohol abuse cause nerve damage in feet & legs?
Q. Can it be cured? Why does alcohol have this effect? Asked by Ozzy - Thu Jan 15 07:34:19 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. known as alcoholic polyneuropathy alcoholics have depleted stores of V B12 Vitamin B12's primary functions are in the formation of red blood cells and the maintenence of a healthy nervous system. B12 is necessary for the rapid synthesis of DNA during cell division. This is especially important in tissues where cells are dividing rapidly, particularly the bone marrow tissues responsible for red blood cell formation. If B12 deficiency occurs, DNA production is disrupted and abnormal cells called megaloblasts occur. This results in anaemia. Symptoms include excessive tiredness, breathlessness, listlessness, pallor, and poor resistance to infection. Other symptoms can include a smooth, sore tongue and menstrual disorders. Anaemia may also… [cont.] Answered by bennachie1 - Thu Jan 15 07:46:31 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Alcohol abuse"
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