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Alcoholism is the consumption of, or preoccupation with, alcoholic beverages to the extent that this behavior interferes with the drinker's normal personal, family, social, or work life, and may lead to physical, or mental harm.Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia (May 2006), s.v. "Alcoholism". Retrieved July 3, 2006 from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000944.htm.Encyclopædia Britannica Online (2006), s.v. "Alcoholism". Retrieved July 3, 2006. The resulting chronic use can result in many psychological and physiological disorders. Most medical clinicians consider alcoholism an addiction and a disease influenced by genetic, psychological, and social factors and characterized by compulsive drinking with impaired control, and preoccupation with and use of alcohol despite adverse consequences. However, the disease theory is still controversial and there is disagreement on the issue after 200 years of debate. U.S. Supreme Court decisions, books and scientific journal articles demonstrate this lack of consensus.* * * * * * * * * Article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, by the Joint Committee of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. 1992.* * * * * * * * *
Epidemiology
According to the Treatments of Psychiatric Disorders, 3rd Ed, substance use disorders are the major public health problem facing the United States today. More than 15 million Americans suffer from alcoholism. "The most common substance of abuse/dependence in patients presenting for treatment is alcohol." Satal, Kosten, and Schuckit noted in 1993 that it is likely that individuals will not reach an optimal level of function until substance free for three to six months. Those with the condition are classified by the APA as either actively using alcohol, or being in early or sustained remission. The latter two groups may be further identified as being partial or full depending upon the patient's symptom profile.
The disease hypothesis
Below are arguments for ("pro") and against ("con") alcoholism as a disease. More on [ Alcoholism ]
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But yet I'm well upset because my mum had an arguement with me because I DON'T do drugs and she thinks I will... I DONT EVEN DRINK ALCOHOL..
zushoo (Zushoo) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:06:18 -0000
But yet I'm well upset because my mum had an arguement with me because I DON'T do drugs and she thinks I will... I DONT EVEN DRINK ALCOHOL..
@Haloula526 what's the probability that your parents did drugs and alcohol when they were younger?
srhgrz12 (Sarah Garza) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:31:21 -0000
@Haloula526 what's the probability that your parents did drugs and alcohol when they were younger?
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Adolescents Recovering Together Successfully - Fighting the teen alcohol and drug epidemic one family at a time.
Meta Description: [ Free Service. Help for families dealing with alcohol and drugs. Teen and family support groups. Parent education. Meetings held throughout San Diego County. Community resource and referrals. ]
Addaction - A UK based drug and alcohol treatment charity. Includes drug information, parent section, publications and links.
Dear Daughter - An open letter to a daughter about the effects of drugs, drinking and death.
Meta Description: [ Drugs, Drinking, and Death: Can we break the cycle? ]
Drugs Bite - Stephen Arrington is an anti-drug and motivational speaker that has spoken at over 500 schools.
Meta Description: [ Multimedia program about positive lifestyle choices. Stephen Arrington is an anti-drug and motivational speaker that has spoken at over 500 schools. From Navy frogman to drug user to prisoner to chief diver for Jacques Co
steau to a dynamic speaker against drugs. ]
European Good Templar Youth Federation - A non-governmental federation for national abstainer organisations in Europe.
Freevibe.com - Provides teens with a safe space ask questions and to get reliable information about marijuana and its effects.
Help Against Drugs Organization of New York City - Non-profit organization devoted to steering youths away from drugs through sports, modeling, and entertainment.
How Stuff Works: How Alcohol Works - In-depth partial graphic tutorial about alcohol examines all the ways in which alcohol affects the human body.
Meta Description: [ Alcohol is one of the most commonly used drugs around. Find out what alcohol actually is and how it affects those who drink it. ]
Inhalant Abuse - Guide to preventing inhalant abuse.
Meta Description: [ Characteristics and treatment of inhalant abuse ]
Interview with Howard A. Liddle, EdD, - Answers to questions about the state of the science of adolescent substance abuse treatment and research.
Meta Description: [ Research and treatment of adolescent substance use disorders-- ]
Mind Over Matter - Series explaining how the brain responds to different drugs. From the National Institutes of Health.
Meta Description: [ The Mind Over Matter portion of the NIDA for Teens Web site provides illustrated material for many drugs. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) created the NIDA for Teens Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug ab... ]
Monitoring the Future - An ongoing study of the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American students and young adults funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: For Kids Only - Learn about the brain's response to marijuana, opiates, inhalants, hallucinogens, stimulants and steroids. Information on how to help someone with a drug or alcohol problem.
Partnership For a Drug-Free America - Tips on talking to kids about drugs, as well as information on specific drugs, slang names for drugs, what they look like, and frequently asked questions.
Meta Description: [ Obtain pertinent Drug Abuse and Substance Abuse Information for the Partnership For a Drugfree America. ]
Safety First - Resources for parents about teens, drugs, and drug education. Strategies for home and school.
Meta Description: [ To improve outreach to parents, the Drug Policy Alliance created the Safety First project. Safety First is dedicated to providing parents of adolescents with honest, science-based information about drugs. ]
Teens With Problems - Information to help parents spot substance abuse in their teen, including over the counter medications, huffing of inhalants, and use of illegal drugs.
Meta Description: [ Information for parents regarding teen substance abuse, including alcohol, marijuana and other illegal drugs, huffing - inhalant abuse, and abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications ]
The Mendez Foundation - A substance abuse and violence prevention organization, focuses on alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention education among children and teenagers.
Meta Description: [ The Mendez Foundation offers drug and violence prevention education and training to students, teachers and other educators. Our curriculum includes drug prevention education, violence prevention education, substance abuse prevention education, alcohol abuse prevention education and tobacco use p... ]
Tips for Teens about Crack and Cocaine - Overview, quick facts and risks associated with crack and cocaine from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
Meta Description: [ SAMHSA's NCADI effects of crack cocaine. Information about cocaine, cocaine effects, signs of drug abuse. ]
What's Your Anti-Drug? - Interactive site focusing on ideas to keep teens from using drugs. Includes polls and e-cards.
Meta Description: [ Whatsyourantidrug.com is part of the Freevibe site for teens to get scientifically accurate drug information, games, and tips for leading healthy lifestyles and rejecting drugs. Share your Anti Drug with the world, play games, shout out on our message boards and get the latest info. about music,... ]
Willow Tree, Inc. - A prevention and wellness agency that provides workshops, conferences and programs empowering youth and adults and to create a kinder, more caring and drug-safe world.
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