...Late Stage Symptoms of alcoholism The late stage symptoms in alcoholism clearly demonstrate the extent of the condition and how a person behaves when going through them. They include physical, psychological, behavioral and social symptoms that the person reveals in terms of control and some of the diseases that develop. Physical: there are biological changes which face the alcoholic in the late phase. The deteriorative or late phase of alcoholism is best recognized as the position at which bodily damage arising from the toxic consequences is evident. At this time, the alcoholic hosts a number of ailments (Rehm 138). The person may become extremely ill, destitute and mentally confused. Some of the diseases that present during the late alcoholism stage are epilepsy, diabetes and delirium tremens. In addition, due to constant drinking, the person may also suffer from liver cirrhosis, heart failure, malnutrition, brain damage, respiratory and fatty liver. Psychological: Alcohol addiction results in some serious psychological symptoms during the late stage. The patient at this time may have dementia and the fact that the person cannot be able to carry out daily operations without alcohol in their system (Rehm 139). As said earlier, in the first stage, the body is tolerant to alcohol, and in the second stage, the patient has to continue consuming alcohol minimize the withdrawal symptoms and the last change usually occurs without the knowledge of the person. Behavioral: during the...
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...March 2013 Alcoholics Anonymous the Truth about Alcoholism Alcoholism is the addiction to consuming alcoholic drinks. Just like any other addiction it is fostered by the regular consumption of alcohol. It is not wrong to have an occasional drink in a social event or to have a little wine with dinner but when it reaches to the point where the individual cannot go a day without alcohol in his system then there is a problem. Alcohol is a drug like any other but it’s the most popular and accepted drug in the entire world. It is legal to citizens above eighteen years to drink alcohol and it is very accessible to even teenagers. Consumption of alcohol is not a new thing, it has been there for centuries and many new brands are being produced every year. However, those many years ago, our fore fathers knew the restrictions when it came to taking alcohol. They did not over do it and they consumed alcohol mainly during social events hence they did not become addicted to it. In our society today, any time is a good time to take alcohol. Teenagers, young adults, adults and even old people are all taking alcohol at an alarming rate. They are doing it oblivious to the fact that they can become addicted. Why are there so many alcoholics in the world today? How does it affect them and the people around them? What can be done to cure our society out of this vice? We answer all these questions today. Stress and depression leads to alcoholism. “Alcohol does not answer the question but it helps...
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...PBH 101 Assignment on malnutrition Submitted by: Saadat Islam ID # 1510987030 Submitted to: Yamin Tauseef Jahangir Malnutrition basically indicates lack of nutrition which is caused by not having enough to eat or not eating the right things. According to The World Health Organization (WHO) malnutrition is the contributor of child mortality rate by 40% all over the globe, and it has been found that malnourished children tend to grow up having less worse health and lower educational achievements in life, and even end up having smaller babies comparatively. People who are likely to be at highest risk of malnutrition are: elderly people, people who have low income and the ones who have an eating disorder. Some of the symptoms of malnutrition include loss of fat, depression, highly susceptible to feeling cold, taking longer to recover from injuries and infections and sometimes in serious cases the skin may become thin, dry, inelastic, pale and cold. The children who suffer from malnutrition may experience slow behavioral development and even mental retardation may occur in extreme cases. Poor diet may lead to a vitamin or mineral deficiency, among other essential substances. There are many causes of malnutrition, however, the ones in developed countries are a lot different than the ones in poorer nations. The causes in developed countries include:1) poor diet ( where the person does not eat the right kind of food thus not getting enough nutrition) 2) Mental health problem...
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...Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are diseases that are plaguing the nation, due to the fact that alcohol is not seen as a dangerous substance, though it can be very dangerous for your health.. According to ncadd.org, about 1 in every 12 adults is affected by alcohol abuse or alcoholism. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are often confused as the same thing, but they are not. Alcohol abuse is simply the overconsumption of alcohol over a long period of time. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are different because alcoholism is when the body starts to become physically dependent on alcohol forming an actual addiction. Short term effects of alcohol are not incredibly damaging, unlike the long term effects, which can wreak havoc on the body. While under the...
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...Alcoholism Alcoholism refers to a chronic disease where your body becomes dependent on alcohol. Being an alcoholic is not limited to gender, race, or age. At any time while drinking people can form a dependence to alcohol. To fully understand the meaning of being an alcoholic, what it does to the body, and the recovery processes that follow, it is important to remember that alcoholism is an addiction and can affect anyone. The DSM IV defines alcoholism as a maladaptive pattern of alcohol use, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by three or more of the seven criteria, occurring at any time in the same 12-month period. Some of the major criteria are; building a tolerance to alcohol, withdrawal symptoms arise after not drinking, and it take more and more alcohol to feel the effects over time (DSM IV 1994). Now these are just the top three criteria but if a person has three out of the seven then they are considered an alcoholic even if they themselves do not want to accept that title. Some people think that it is very shameful to have a title of addict because of the negative stigma American society puts on that word. Men might feel emasculated, women might feel weak, and teens fighting this illness might be overwhelmed and confused because their peers put so much pride on being able to drink more than each other. So many phrases are becoming popular among teenagers that promote excess drinking under 21. Some of these phrases include; being...
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...Alcoholism 1 Alcoholism is the continuous or excessive use of alcohol with associated pathologic results. Alcoholism is characterized by constant or periodic intoxication, although the pattern of consumption varies, individuals admitted for the first time to an alcoholism treatment center typically have been consuming approximately 3–4 oz (80–100 g) of pure alcohol per day, corresponding to about seven to nine drinks or bottles of beer or glasses of wine. Studies have shown that problem drinking in these populations starts at about 2 oz/day (60 g/day), that is, four to five drinks per day, and that these are consumed in rapid succession, leading to intoxication on three or more days per week. Individuals who consume these levels of alcohol have also a greater than average risk of developing alcoholic liver cirrhosis. However, the levels should not be taken as absolute, since they can vary greatly in different individuals, according to body weight and other factors. The symptoms and consequences associated with severe alcohol consumption also vary greatly; that is, in some individuals only a few may be present. These may consist of the development of physical dependence manifested as a state of physical discomfort or hyperexcitability (tremors or shakes) that are reduced by continued consumption; the development of tolerance to the effects of alcohol, which leads individuals to increase their consumption; accidents while intoxicated; blackouts, characterized by loss of memory...
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...Imbalanced Nutrition . Imbalanced Nutrition . Imbalanced Nutrition . Imbalanced Nutrition . Imbalanced Nutrition . Imbalanced Nutrition G A S T R I T I S G A S T R I T I S ALLER: PCN ALLER: PCN Patient R. N Patient R. N 2. Anxiety 2. Anxiety 3. Imbalanced Nutrition 3. Imbalanced Nutrition * Monitor for signs of malnutrition: brittle hair, bruises, dry skin, pale skin and conjunctiva and muscle wasting * Consult with dietician regarding diet * Utilize nutritional screening tool * Compare usual food intake with food guide pyramid * Monitor for signs of malnutrition: brittle hair, bruises, dry skin, pale skin and conjunctiva and muscle wasting * Consult with dietician regarding diet * Utilize nutritional screening tool * Compare usual food intake with food guide pyramid 1. Acute Pain 1. Acute Pain R/t Inadequate intestinal absorption of nutrients R/t Inadequate intestinal absorption of nutrients Alcoholism, Vitamin deficiencies, 2 duodenal ulcers, 4 episodes of pancreatitis and recurrent gastritis Alcoholism, Vitamin deficiencies, 2 duodenal ulcers, 4 episodes of pancreatitis and recurrent gastritis Tylenol (Acetaminophen) 650mg IV Tylenol (Acetaminophen) 650mg IV .9 NS with Multi vitamin additive 100ml/hr IV .9 NS with Multi vitamin additive 100ml/hr IV Ativan (Lorazepam) 2mg IV push NOW...
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...amnesia refers to the inability to create new memories due to brain damage, while long-term memories from before the event remain intact. The brain damage can be caused by the effects of long-term alcoholism, severe malnutrition, stroke, head trauma, encephalitis, surgery, Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, cerebrovascular events, anoxia or other trauma.[12] The two brain regions related with this condition are medial temporal lobe and medial diencephalon. Anterograde amnesia cannot be treated with pharmacological methods due to neuronal loss.[13] However, treatment exists in educating patients to define their daily routines and after several steps they begin to benefit from their procedural memory. Likewise, social and emotional support is critical to improving quality of life for anterograde amnesia sufferers.[13] * Retrograde amnesia refers to inability to recall memories before onset of amnesia. One may be able to encode new memories after the incident. Retrograde is usually caused by head trauma or brain damage to parts of the brain besides the hippocampus. The hippocampus is responsible for encoding new memory. Episodic memory is more likely to be affected than semantic memory. The damage is usually caused by head trauma, cerebrovascular accident, stroke, tumor, hypoxia, encephalitis, or chronic alcoholism. People suffering from retrograde amnesia are more likely to remember general knowledge rather than specifics. Recent memories are less likely to be recovered, but older memories will...
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...Montressa Beatty Emergency Procedures Dr. Sam Hakim Alcoholism Define alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse is when one drinks alcoholic beverages in excess, whether on individual occasions (binge drinking) or as a regular practice. It is said that almost any amount of alcohol use may be legally considered as “alcohol abuse”, although it does depend on the local laws. Define binge drinking. Binge drinking is a seriously dangerous habit or practice of consuming large amounts of alcoholic beverages in a single setting. A person that practices binge drinking is at risk of causing serious harm, including alcohol poisoning. Define alcoholism. Alcoholism is when an individual physically becomes dependant on alcohol to the extent that stopping the use of the alcoholic beverages will bring on withdrawal symptoms. This term may also refer to ingrained drinking habits that cause health problems as well as social problems. The dependence on the alcohol causes many serious side effects on the brain, liver, and other organs of the body. What are the risk factors for developing alcoholism? There are several risk factors for alcoholism such as: * An individual drinking too much on a regular basis for an extended period of time. * Most people who begin drinking at an early age are at a higher risk for developing a dependency for alcohol. * Women are less likely to become dependent on alcohol than men, although women are at a greater risk for developing medical complications...
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...Substance abuse is the destructive pattern of use of any substance for mood altering purposes, which leads to addiction and many other potentially serious problems (NCDHHS). Substance abuse is not limited to the abuse of drugs; it also includes inhalants, alcohol and solvents. In reality, nearly any substance can be abused (NCDHHS). According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the abuse of illicit drugs and psychotherapeutics has increased; with 9.2 % of the population over the age twelve having abused some substance. Not surprisingly, there has been a rapid increase, (due to its easy access) in the use of marijuana (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2014). Whilst there is no definitive cause of substance abuse, there are a myriad of factors that can trigger it. Socioeconomic status, family history, child abuse, depression, low self-esteem, stress; these are but a few reasons that can trigger substance abuse in an individual. Having relationships with people who use abuse substances, or accept their use as normal can also lead a person to develop substance abuse issues (Robinson, Smith &Saisan, 2014). There is no precise way to determine if someone will or does abuse substances, but there are some things one can look for and identify as indicators of substance abuse. Lack of interest in activities, depression, taking unnecessary risks, becoming drunk or high regularly, preplanning substance abuse, needing more and more substances to get drunk or high and blacking...
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...amount of white blood cells in the body which weakens the immune system, increasing the heart’s overall size and abating the heart muscles which all creates abnormal heartbeats and murmurs, and the most common issue is liver cirrhosis which is from alcohol interfering with the livers chemical reactions that take place to keep a human body functioning and alive. (Sick! 10-13) Constant alcohol abuse can result in heaps of problems like poor nutrition, memory disorders, blood clotting, and reproductive problems. (Sick 2) Alcohol is proven to give malnutrition and other types of disorders while destroying the body. When alcohol enters the body it is rapidly absorbed by the stomach which then distributes it to the rest of the body through the bloodstream. The substance is then broken down into acetaldehyde which can cause very painful reactions inside the body and is usually what causes most of diseases and disorders inside the human body. (Alcoholism 5) Most of the other main ways alcohol affects the body are classified into four different groups, “Craving, Loss of Control, Physical Dependence, and Tolerance. Craving is a strong need to drink, Loss of Control is when drinking is stopped, withdrawal symptoms appear, such as...
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...Alcoholism Alcoholism is a treatable disease and many treatment programs and approaches are available to support alcoholics who have decided to get help. The idea approach is to help people understand how much their alcohol use is harming their life and those around them. One important thing to remember; recovering from alcohol addiction is not an easy task and there is no medical cure only management. Many people with alcohol problems do not recognize they have a drinking problem. Regardless of how someone is diagnosis as alcohol dependent or how they realize they have a serious drinking problem, the first step is a sincere desire to get help. Once you have made that commit to yourself, the second step to refrain from alcoholic drinks. Almost all alcoholics who have been chronic drinkers will have some experience of withdraw; there is no magic pill that will cure alcoholism. Withdrawal can be mild to life threating. From mild body shakes, to confusion, seizures, chest pain, sweating, your eyes can become sensitive to light, you may begin to feel as if something is crawling on your skin or see things that are not there, you can lose control of your bowel and bladder also your blood pressure and heart rate will increase. During your withdrawal stage, depending on symptoms, the doctor can give you medication to help you through the withdrawal period, such as Ativan, Librium and Serax.The process of alcohol clearing (detoxification) takes three to seven days, after that the alcohol...
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...The detoxification, or detox, process is a necessary first step when a person is recovering from drug addiction or alcoholism. In order to achieve complete recovery, he or she needs to get all of the harmful chemicals that have accumulated from substance abuse out of the body. Alcohol detoxification is a long, drawn-out and difficult process involving rehabilitator medicine, in-patient treatment in a de-addiction facility, and support from doctors and family. Ultimately it depends on the determination of the patient. Detox treatment usually involves being in a hospital for three to seven days. During this time the patients condition is monitored and medicines and nutriments are given that counter withdrawal reactions. Some alcoholics...
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...developed, industrialized countries, the following groups of people are at highest risk of malnutrition. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the number of people globally who were malnourished stood at 923 million in 2007, an increase of over 80 million since the 1990-92 base period. In 2006, more than 36 million people died of hunger or diseases due to deficiencies in micronutrients; accounted for 58% of the total mortality in the same year. Under nutrition contributes to almost 35% of the estimated 7.6 million deaths under-5 deaths; consequently affecting the future health and socioeconomic development and productive potential of the society. The malnourished are unable to live a normal life, are less likely to fulfill their potential as human beings and cannot contribute fully to the development of their own countries. Nutrition is the provision of adequate energy and nutrients (in terms of amount and mix and timelines) to the cells for them to perform their physiological function of (growth, reproduction, defence, repair e.t.c). The World Health Organization defines malnutrition as "the cellular imbalance between supply of nutrients & energy and the body's demand for them to ensure growth, maintenance, and specific functions”. Malnutrition comprises both; Under nutrition and Over nutrition The World Health Organization (WHO) says that malnutrition is by far the largest contributor to child mortality globally, currently present in 45 percent...
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...For example, opioids slow digestion and metabolism. Stimulants can cause permanent memory problems. And marijuana leads to obesity or being overweight. Why Diet and Nutrition Help with Recovery Because most users have depleted levels of vitamins, minerals, essential fats and amino acids, they are more susceptible to mental and physical problems. In addition, withdrawal usually causes diarrhea and vomiting, so you lose a lot of nutrition and fluids. Aside from that, some medical experts believe that it can be more difficult for recovering alcohol and drug dependents to focus on therapy and counseling when their bodies are still battling malnutrition and other health conditions. In order for the body to successfully recover and fight addiction, it needs to have real and nourishing food. Many rehabilitation centers include nutritional counseling as part of their treatment programs. You get to meet with a nutritionist or dietician who can help you create a customized plan. There are also some facilities that provide training or assistance in preparing healthy meals on your own. A Diet Helpful for...
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