alcohol: the drink, the addiction and the solution
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What is Alcohol
In chemistry, an alcohol is any organic compound in which the hydroxyl
functional group is bound to a saturated carbon atom. The term alcohol
originally referred to the primary alcohol ethyl alcohol, the predominant
alcohol in alcoholic beverages
It can be classed as a depressant which slows down vital functions of the
mind.
It is usually gotten through fermentation of various fruits and plants
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Types of Alcohol
BEER WINE LIQUOR
Percentage
of Liquor
2% - 6% 8% - 20% 40% - 30%
Notable
Brands
Bailey Made: star,
Heineken
Ale: Guinness Stout,
Legend
Cider Wine
Aplle Wine
American Honey
Rum
Gin
Vodka
Brandy
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Social Uses of Alcohol
labels defining the nature of social
situations or events
As indicators of social status or class
As statements of affiliation or creating
connection
As gender differentiators.
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Health Benefits of Alcohol
It Can Lower Your Risk Of Cardiovascular
Disease
Libido Improvement
It can reduce the Risk of Gallstones
It can Lengthen your life
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What makes Alcohol look BAD
Cancer
Oesophagus Cancer
Mouth Cancer
Liver Cirrhosis
Bladder Cancer
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When does Alcohol consumption
become BAD
Slurry Speech and poor Judgment
Loss of balance
Body metabolism cannot function without alcohol
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Symptoms of alcoholic addiction
Drinking in dangerous and unwarranted situations, such as
drinking while driving, drinking during office hours
Legal problems related to alcohol such as violence after
alcohol consumption
Alcohol dependence ( at least alcohol drinking at least
once every day)
Strong cravings for Alcohol
Continues relationship problems due to alcohol
Social Nuisance due to alcohol consumption
Cardio vascular system
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Health problems associated with
Alcohol Consumption
Damage to your nervous system leading to lack of balance, tremors and sometimes dementia, loss of self control
It Causes Obesity
High tendency to lead to various Cancer such as hepatitis, Cirrhosis
Liver problems or possible lever failure
Would definitely lead malnutrition
Loss of Libido( due to excessive Consumption)
High Blood Pressure
Problematic Breathing
Reduce strength of Immune system
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Social problems due to alcoholic
addiction
Health Injuries to self and sometimes others
Loss of quality relationship with friends, family
and other loved ones
Loss of respect from people and loss of
reputation
Could affect getting jobs or being continually
retained on a job
It would affect finances and might one’s
savings
It could lead to depression
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Steps to cure Alcohol Addiction
Reduction in the amount of Alcohol Consumption
Try low alcohol drinks
Avoid friends that would lead you to drinking situations
Avoid places or events that would encourage you to drink alcohol
Join an AA (Alcoholic Anonymous ) Group around your area and attend it religiously
Change your set of friends
Your Doctor and Psychologist
Avoid Salty foods and snacks that would make you thirsty and want to drink more
Make every second drink non-alcoholic
Involve your loved ones and let them help you cure the addiction together.
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Winning Alcohol Addiction takes
Teamwork – we are all involved
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References
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Alcohol
?open
http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm
http://www.greenfacts.org/en/alcohol/l-2/04-health-effects-alcohol.htm
All pictures are sourced from google
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Ibiyemi Ademola Adedamola
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