Alcoholism Alcoholism What is it Broad term Considered

Alcoholism

Alcoholism • What is it? – – Broad term Considered a disease Damage Alcoholic

Alcoholism • What causes Alcoholism? – Stress – Environment – Mental health – Family history – Age – Ethnic group – Gender

Alcoholism • What does it do to our body? – When digested – Increase in blood-alcoholconcentration – Effect – GABA-A receptors

Alcoholism • Diagnosis and treatment – Social stigma – Shame – Several steps • Carefully controlled • Self-help group

Alcoholism • Worldwide alcohol consumption in 2005 was equal to 6. 13 litres of pure alcohol consumed person aged 15 years or older, on average.

Alcoholism • Germany – Germany is one of the heaviest alcohol-drinking nations in Europe – 1. 8 million alcoholics – Only 5% of the population considered nondrinkers – 7. 4 million Germans drink too much • Above the recommended alcohol consumption

Alcoholism • Norway – 10% of the popultion • They drink 50% of the total alcohol consumption – The problem in Norway • Worldwide

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