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Impact Of Alcohol Abuse On Seniors
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Many people believe that due to peer pressure many teenagers end up abusing alcohol. However, researchers are now finding that even seniors may end up abusing alcohol. In fact, the impact of alcohol abuse on seniors can be quite serious, if immediate measures are not taken. Alcohol can damage all the important organs in the body and the seniors may not have the immunity to fight ailments and other stressors. Furthermore, due to alcohol abuse, the seniors may end up falling and hurting themselves while they are intoxicated. More...
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Treatment Barriers For Substance Abuse In The Elderly
Several seniors, who go through substance abuse, may actually never get the required help. Statistics show that 9 out 10 seniors do not seek help. Diagnosing substance abuse in a senior is a difficult task as several factors are involved. At the same time treating them is a bigger challenge. It is very important for the family members to identify the problem and help the senior with the drug or alcohol issue. More...
Causes Of Drug And Or Alcohol Abuse
Many people wonder what causes some into drug and/or alcohol abuse. In fact, it is a good idea that everyone educates themselves about this type of abuse, so that they can help a loved one when the need arises. Also, when a person wants to find out about the causes of drug and/or alcohol abuse, it could be the first step towards giving up the addiction. More...
Music And Drug Abuse
Several people blame music to promote a party kind of environment and that it promotes the use of alcohol and drugs. The music industry is filled with chaos and the antics of the musicians. Most musicians are known to take drugs and are prone to alcoholism. There have been several such stories in the history of music. Some stories end in death or suicide caused by alcoholism. Unfortunately, many adapt to a live fast and die-young attitude. Romanticism does not exist in music anymore. More...
How Does Drug Abuse Effect The Brain ?
Drug addiction is considered to a disease and also a brain disorder. When a person uses excessive amount of drugs they get addicted to it. Drugs can be consumed in the form of illegal drugs and prescription medications also. The brain and the body becomes dependant on drugs causing the addiction. The drugs also alter the chemicals in the brain. Some of the drugs used are sedatives, opiates, stimulants and also hallucinogens. Continuous use for a long time the drugs start having a pronounced effect on the brain. Sometimes the condition of the brain can be altered permanently. More...
Alcohol Abuse Among Adolescents
Among adolescents, alcohol abuse is most prevalent in the US. Alcohol abuse at a young age leads to addiction, cognitive problems and death. Government and school authorities are trying out different ways to control the addiction and also be able to identify it at an early stage. Their effort is to reduce the dependency caused by alcohol. More...
Impact Of Alcohol Abuse In Society
Approximately 14 million people in the US are dependent on alcohol and every year 105,000 people die due to alcoholism, as per Emory University researchers. Alcohol addiction kills people and also causes various illnesses and injuries. With the high healthcare costs, the burden due to alcoholism is nearly $400 Billion every year. More...
Where To Report Underage Drug Use And Alcohol Abuse ?
Many adolescents try drugs and alcohol much before their legal age to drink. However, teenagers do not connect the actions and consequences. They are not an age where they understand health effects and are more experimental. Unfortunately, there is no place to report underage drug use and alcohol abuse. The maximum that people can do is report the abuse and use to the parents, social worker, religious head or the school councilor. However, thereafter, there is nothing much that can be done unless the teenager wants to give up the habit. Of course, parents can force the teenager to go for rehabilitation. More...
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