Category: Alcohol

Introduction Several priority groups in Australia face higher risks of experiencing disproportionate harms associated with alcohol and drug use. A good example is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (or the indigenous Australians). Several studies have established that the rate of alcohol and drug use among the indigenous is higher than among the non-indigenous…

Alcoholics Anonymous is a self-help group that assists alcohol addicts to break from their drinking habits and stay sober for the rest of their lives. Alcohol Anonymous (AA) gives the successful candidate an opportunity to mentor other people struggling with alcohol problems. According to Kneisl & Trogoboff (2013), the program is among the most successful…

A vast number of individuals fail to take up drug treatment because they are unable to raise the money that is required to enroll in such a program. This paper will analyze the cost issues that feature during drug treatment. The research for this paper will focus on information from online sources including the Lion…

The article by Grossman et al. titled “Alcohol Consumption during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Survey of US Adults” raises the topic of increasing adherence to alcoholic beverages during the coronavirus pandemic. This scientific work did not surprise me, as I noted from personal experience that an increasing number of people acquired this bad habit…

Introduction I believe that raising the minimum drinking age to 21 is the right decision made by the American government. Alcohol consumption is a process that leads to many serious problems, including antisocial and deviant behavior. Discussion Moreover, alcoholism, according to the World Health Organization, is a congenital chronic disease that requires careful adherence to…

Table of Contents Reason for the Visit History of Present Illness Review of Systems Past Medical/Surgical History Medications and Allergies Social/Family History Physical Exam Labs and Imaging Assessment and Plan References Reason for the Visit Mr. X, a 39-year-old male, complains of increased alcohol intake (usually more than six bottles of beer) during the last…

Introduction Alcohol consumption has health and social impacts borne by the individual, their families and the community. The number of patients admitted with health conditions linked with alcohol used in Cambridgeshire is rising. For example, in 2018, about 3,452 hospital admissions were caused by excessive alcohol use (Cliss, 2019). This data represents patients suffering from…

Table of Contents Introduction Most Effective Programs Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting List of Used Materials Conclusion References Introduction Addiction is a serious issue for a person of any class, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. When a person becomes either chemically addicted to a substance or psychologically addicted to an activity, their life often experiences a multitude of…

Table of Contents The Need to Reduce Alcohol Consumption Suggested Plan Preventive Measures The Work of Psychologists Work with Adolescents Involved in Alcohol Addiction Leisure activities for Teenagers Planned Effect References The Need to Reduce Alcohol Consumption Excessive drinking kills nearly 90,000 Americans each year, and there are significant short and long-term health risks associated…

Table of Contents The General Purpose of the Meeting Stories Shared in the Meeting Reaction to the Experience References The General Purpose of the Meeting I attended the AA meeting, which was held in the format of an open discussion on March 6 at 12 AM. This meeting was organized online through the Zoom platform.…