Alcoholism
 First and foremost, alcohol is a drug and it is also a depressant. It is a Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant; it depresses the overall function of the central nervous system to induce sedation, drowsiness and coma. It is classified in the same category as sedatives and hypnotics. Alcohol ranks as the third leading cause of death in the United States. Alcohol is the most well known CNS depressant because of its widespread use and legality; it is socially acceptable to drink. Technically a food, ethyl alcohol is colorless, odorless, toxic, and highly caloric. Soon after consumption, alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed through the body. Physiological dependence on alcohol is indicated by evidence of tolerance or symptoms of withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal is characterized by the development of withdrawal symptoms 12 hours or so after the reduction of intake following prolonged, heavy, alcohol ingestion. Because withdrawal from alcohol can be unpleasant and intense individuals with alcohol dependence may continue to consume alcohol, despite adverse consequences, often to avoid or to relieve the symptoms of withdrawal. Once a pattern of compulsive use develops, individuals with dependence may devote substantial periods of time to obtaining and consuming alcoholic beverages. These individuals often continue to use alcohol despite evidence of adverse psychological or physical consequences (e.g., depression, blackouts, liver disease, esophagus cancer).  Alcohol can be detected on the breath. A user may attempt to mask it with extraordinary use of mints, mouthwash or even garlic. Speech will be slurred. Watch for drawn-out speech and rambling, sometimes illogical talk. Symptomatic of alcohol abuse are headaches and nausea.Watch for telltale signs of hangover, disinterest in breakfast, late sleeping and an overall grouchiness throughout the day. In all instances of substance abuse, watch for a tendency on the part of the abuser to refrain from and shun conversation and face-to-face meetings with others. |
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to addiction or alcoholism, this is a subject that has been debated for years
within the rehabilitation and scientific community. The "disease concept" is one
school of thought, embracing the idea that addiction is a disease that is
inherited, "it runs in our family," is a common belief.State Drug Rehab Centers
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