Substance use and addictions are on a spectrum that has a depth of impact which fluctuates with each individual. Each person is located on this continuum of use; creating varying levels of addiction, needs, and goals. Leading to a context of different demands and requirement for intervention, as the type of intervention differs between people….
Relationship Between Homeslessness and Alcohol Consumption
Ever been Homeless in relation to Alcohol Consumption Abstract This paper will discuss the significance between those who have identified as homeless and the rates of alcoholism within homeless people. The results from the statistics Canada’s survey will contrast to statistics used in papers from other geographical areas. Although in some countries alcoholism rates are…
Evaluation of Drug and Alcohol Prevention Strategies: DARE and LST
Addiction can be defined as a behavioural process that provides pleasure and relief from internal discomfort, however, it includes a recurring failure to control the behaviour and a continuation of this behaviour despite its harmful consequences. (Goodman, 1990) Addiction to alcohol is an excessive and harmful consumption of alcohol but with tolerance effects and withdrawal…
Underage Binge Drinking In UK Health And Social Care Essay
The purpose of this study is for the writer to explore the government strategies in combating the rising rates of underage binge drinking in the UK. The writer will approach this topic by briefly examining the prevalence, determinants, and effects of underage binge drinking. The writer will also critically analyse gaps in government strategies in…
Research Design | Risks to Relapses in Alcoholism
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION “There is this to be said in favor of drinking that it takes the drunk and first out of society then Out of the world.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Alcohol is a central nervous system stimulant at low doses, and depressant at higher doses. Alcohol beverages come in range of different strengths….
Patient-Nurse Relationship: Alcohol Dependency Care
Diagnosis J.H was admitted to Unit 9 with a diagnosis of alcohol dependence causing induced mood disorder with depressive features. The diagnostic criteria outlined by the DSM-IV for substance dependence states that three or more of the following impairments must be seen in the patient, a tolerance for the specific substance, withdrawal symptoms if the…
Alcohol Withdrawal Protocol for Hospitals
Social and Personal Effects of Alcoholism Alcohol is the term we use for ethanol, the substance suitable for people to drink. Another type of alcohol is methanol and it is harmful to people. Alcohol is the consequence of consolidating nourishment substances like grapes or grain with sugar and yeast and permitting them to age. Individuals…
Treating Alcoholism
Introduction Alcoholism is defined as a disease that is persistent, progressive and often fatal. It is not a symptom of other diseases or emotional problems; it is its own disorder. Alcohol affects every part of the body even the brain which will eventually adapt to the alcohol use by becoming dependent on it after prolonged…
Case Study and Treatment Plan: Major Depressive Disorder and Alcohol Use
Part 1 – Case study and treatment plan Summary Jacob is a 63 year old man with a history of Major depressive disorder and Alcohol use disorder. He lives alone and has had many failed relationships, leaving him feeling isolated and worthless for the last 10 years or so. He has cycles of binge drinking…
Motivational Interviewing to Help with Alcohol Abuse
Assignment 1 – Alcohol Vignette Case Formulation: Cassidy is a 40 year old female with evidence of a moderate alcohol misuse disorder. She has a history of alcohol use first starting at the age of 16, with regular drinking for the past seven years consisting of 2-3L of wine per week. Cassidy also has elements…