Category: Alcoholism

For many years, Native Americans have encompassed a negative pool of stereotypes; one of these negative stereotypes is the attachment to the term “alcoholics”. In today’s society, the propaganda, that “all Native Americans” are being insensitively addicted to alcohol, is extremely offensive; this is because it stigmatizes an unfortunate disease some members, within their culture,…

There are differences in the prevalence of alcoholism all over the world. Although I will be discussing the differences between the United States, France and Canada. Alcoholism is a humongous problem in all three states. Also, there are different ways how people cope with alcoholism. Plus, the rates have increased over the years of alcoholism.…

“Drinking has been thoroughly integrated into mainstream culture today” (Thombs and Osborn, 2013, pp230). They execute that drinking alcohol has become an expected behaviour of social interactions and that if you were to be asked to “go for a drink”, then alcohol consumption is expected. However, it is important to discuss if this legal drug…

If asked what country has the highest consuming rate in the world, many would be quick to say America. However, not a lot of people know that it is a small country in Eastern Europe, Belarus. Alcohol use and abuse is also a leading cause, to the suicides and homicides, within this country. Alcoholism in…

Abstract The terminology and typologies used to describe alcoholics and diagnose alcoholism have changed dramatically from when William Carpenter first published “On the Use and Abuse of Alcoholic Liquors in Health and Disease” in 1850 to the publication of the DSM V in 2013. E.M. Jellinek had a profound impact on emphasizing the importance of…

According to the American Psychiatric Association addiction is a multiplex condition, a brain disease that manifests itself as compulsive substance use despite detrimental consequences. It is an urge to indulge in something for the pleasure it provides despite its destructive outcome. Addiction can be physical like drug and alcohol abuse or behavioral like shopping, gambling,…

Alcohol is an important part of Bhutanese culture, especially in the eastern parts of Bhutan, they serve it as a gesture of showing respect, honor and hospitality. Alcohol is served in a number of forms including welcome drink, farewell drink, drink with food and other ceremonial forms. The basic nature of alcohol is underplayed to…

Introduction In the labyrinth of human struggles, alcoholism stands as an enigmatic foe that has plagued societies for centuries. Far beyond a mere indulgence, it has become a complex manifestation of human frailty and vulnerability. Like a silent storm, it creeps into lives, leaving behind a trail of shattered dreams, broken relationships, and lost hopes.…

My first health issue that is happening every day is Drug addiction. Many do not realize how harmful some substances can be towards their health and overall on how they look. People judge others based on those habits and also by the person first impression, in which they claim that people who have a drug…

There are four conceptual models of addictive behavior as identified by Brickman and colleagues. These models are based on “beliefs about attributions of responsibility for acquiring the addictive problem and the responsibility for solving the addictive problem” (Miller, 2013). My personal experience with addiction in relationship to my progression into recovery align with the compensatory…