‘Alcoholism’

Factor Conserning Alcoholisme

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Brain chemistry.

The desire for alcohol during withdrawal, pain suppression and the high rate of relapse is due to adaptation and dependence on changes in brain chemistry caused by his long-term use of alcohol. Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system and causes relaxation and euphoria. In the brain, a small group of chemical messengers, called neurotransmitters, is responsible for changes in behavior after drinking alcohol. Of special interest to researchers are the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutérico acid (GABA, gamma amino butyric acid), dopamine and serotonin. (more…)

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What Is Alcohol

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

The wine alcohol, ethyl alcohol or ethanol, C2H5OH formula is a colorless liquid with a burnt taste and a characteristic pleasant smell. It is the alcohol found in drinks such as beer, wine and brandy. Because of its low freezing point, has been used as fluid in thermometers for measuring temperatures below the freezing point of mercury, -40 ° C, and as antifreeze in automobile radiators.

Normally, ethanol is concentrated by distillation of dilute solutions. The commercial use contains 95% by volume of ethanol and 5% water. Dehydrating agents removed some residual water and produce absolute ethanol. Ethanol has a melting point of -114.1 ° C, a boiling point of 78.5 ° C and a relative density of 0.789 to 20 ° C. Since ancient times, ethanol was obtained by fermentation of sugars.

All beverage ethanol and about half of industrial ethanol still (more…)

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Introduction to Alcoholism

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Since ancient times man learned to ferment grains and juices for a substance that caused him a special status. This state varies in different people depending on the amount ingested and in accordance with the motivations of their interference. We refer to the state of alcoholic intoxication.

There are written reports of the use of beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages, dating from 3000 years before Christ. But the distillation process applied to fermented beverages dates back around 800 AD. This process has allowed the preparation of highly potent liquor that is consumed today. The influence of alcohol in society has had great weight as problematic factor in the formation and functioning of the family, individual and thus society. The influence of alcohol has been reflected in the different areas of the history of the society from time immemorial. (more…)

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Definition Of Alcoholism

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Abuse of alcohol, becoming dangerous for the individual and his family.

Alcoholism also means all diseases resulting from this abuse. It seems preferable to speak of addiction to alcohol, characterized by the following criteria:
The preferred alcohol drinking alcohol in any other activity
The drinks are absorbed almost always the same
Alcoholic support better and better alcohol
Signs of withdrawal
Disappearance of signs of withdrawal by taking liquor
Need to renew making alcoholic drinks
Return of alcoholic behavior after abstinence (more…)

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What psychological symptoms of alcohol abuse can cause?

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Alcohol increases the frequency and severity of any psychiatric illness whether anxiety or depressive disorders.

The anxiety induced by alcohol is characterized by a feeling of fear without object, disabling and repeated. Alcohol can transiently diminish impressions of anxiety. In the long term, however, alcohol dependence majorises fears, fears and anxiety. (more…)

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Prevent some adverse effects of alcohol

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Family celebrations and civil increased opportunities to consume alcohol. If the champagne or wine in moderation can have some beneficial effects on our health, they can also be extremely harmful. Although nutritional supplements can help reduce some of their effects, moderation must remain the rule. When taking a drink, alcohol passes directly through the stomach and intestine to be quickly distributed throughout the body. 95% of ingested alcohol is metabolized primarily in the liver; the remainder is eliminated through the respiratory tract and urine. But at a given time, the liver cannot neutralize a certain quantity of alcohol. The surplus in the blood interferes with the brain, heart, muscles and other tissues of the body during its presence more or less latent. (more…)

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Dependence on alcohol. Combined Treatment Guide

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

The fight against alcoholism is a major issue of public health policies. Parallel to significant advances in scientific knowledge about this disease, the management of alcoholism has evolved into a therapeutic model based on the evidence. (more…)

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Alcoholism and Liver Diseases

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Excessive alcohol consumption is one of the problems of our day and our liver is the culprit of many diseases of this organ. Alcohol is responsible for alcoholic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis aid, etc…

Several epidemiological studies indicate a clear relationship between alcohol consumption and liver disease. It has also shown a close correlation between alcoholic cirrhosis mortality per capita per year. (more…)

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Alcoholism and Gastritis

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Alcohol irritates the stomach and produces alcoholic gastritis, the patient loses his appetite and have nausea and vomiting, avoid fats and meats, which leads to digestive imbalances. The liver function is altered and produces hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and fatty liver.

Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa. It may be accidental and strong (acute), due to ingestion of poison (usually alcohol, abuse of coffee, exciting or snuff), and chronic, caused by the slow action of the gastric juices. It results in difficulty to digest properly. (more…)

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Alcoholism and Diabetes

Friday, March 26th, 2010

The American Diabetes Association suggests that alcohol consumption (low, moderate, no more than two drinks per day for men and no more than one drink per day for women) is acceptable for some diabetics – if the doctor approves.

Some diabetics should not drink because alcohol can worsen their conditions. For example, diabetics with high triglycerides (a type of blood fat) should not consume alcohol because it affects the liver’s ability to remove fat from the bloodstream. (more…)

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