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WHAT IS ALCOHOLISM?

A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence to alcohol Alcohol interferes with everyday life.

2 types Alcoholic: a person who is dependent on alcohol. Social Alcoholic: person who is dependent on alcohol only in social situations.

SIGNS and SYMPTOMS Person always needs a drink Loss of control in all aspects of life Physical dependence Extremely high tolerance level Possible family issues: ie. Domestic violence Legal issues: ie. Drinking and driving Person may smell of alcohol

S & S continued… Health issues: ie. Various cancers, cirrhosis liver damage due to excess toxins. Liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue.

RISK FACTORS Family and friends Genetics Culture Peer pressure Availability of alcohol Stress

STAGES of ALCOHOLISM 3 Stages

STAGE #1 Social drinking attempting to relax or fit in. Develop some physical or psychological dependence Begin to experience blackouts or memory loss Lie and make excuses about their drinking Tolerance is high Increasing amount to achieve desired effect

STAGE #2 Cannot stop drinking Alcohol is the main central focus Performance in school and/or job begins to suffer Abuse of family members may begin

STAGE #3 Drinking is the most important thing in their life Very difficult time distinguishing from right and wrong May begin to experience withdrawal symptoms when alcohol is not readily available.

EFFECTS on SOCIETY Alcohol is a major factor is MANY causes of death in our society. What are they?? Car accidents Fire Cancer Heart disease Any others???

Alcohol is usually associated with violent crimes. ie. murder, rape, robbery Domestic violence ie. Spousal and child abuse

What to do?? Intervention: recognizing there is a problem Treatment: stopping/controlling the intake of alcohol Recovery: the process of learning to live an alcohol free life.

Where to go?? AL-ANON/ ALATEEN organization that helps family and friends deal with and recover from the effects of living with an alcoholic. www.riafg.org Rhode Island Al-Anon/Alateen Office 106 Rolfe Street, Cranston, RI 02910 Phone: 401-781-0044 Email: RI_Al-Anon@hotmail.com

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) organization that provides help for alcohol abusers. www.aa.org

NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION: Organization that provides information about alcohol and other drugs. http://store.samhsa.gov/home

NATIONAL DRUG AND TREATMENT REFERRAL ROUTING SERVICE: organization that provides treatment referral and information about treatment facilities. http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ 1-800-662-HELP (4357)