Alcohol Abuse versus Alcohol dependency

: Alcohol Abuse versus Alcohol dependency

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1 . Alcohol abuse vs . Alcohol abuse

2 . Who Drinks ? And why

3 . Cultural influences on drinking , comparing various culture around the world

4 . Treatment approaches and prognosis (DSM Codes

5 . Abstract page and title page

6 . References not older then 5 years

Abstract

The incidences of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence seem to be higher than anticipated . In alcohol dependence the problems seem to be more severe than alcohol abuse . Family history does seem to play an important

role in the initiation and progression of alcohol use , along with external factors . In Western Countries , the incidences of alcohol consumption are higher due to the cultural implications . In these cultures , alcohol use in fact begins during the teenage period . The incidences of alcohol related problems have reduced over the past few decades in the US , due to increased awareness levels . The incidences of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependences are higher in males than females although females develop it more easily than males . Alcohol consumption was higher in the Europeans than the American and other communities During the management of alcohol-related diss , alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence has to be differentiated properly using the DSM-IV-TR criteria . Treatment should be initiated after determining the needs of the individual . It would be logical to provide counseling sessions and motivating the patient to become alcohol-free . Counseling and short-term administration of medications , play a very important role during treatment . Hospitalization may be required for a few days to help the individual refrain from the habit . The individual may develop certain symptoms while abstaining from alcohol initially which slowly reduce with time . The risk of relapses following treatment is very high . Hence , it would be advisable to keep a constant check on the individual

20 of the individuals admitted in mental hospitals have suffered either alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence . It affects individuals from all socio-economic backgrounds . The prevalence of alcohol dependence in the US Colleges was 6 , and alcohol abuse was 20 . At least 15000 students die a year due to alcohol diss . Alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse puts the individual at a very high risk to develop depressive diss , panic diss , anxiety diss , mood diss , mania , schizophrenia , etc (Schuckit , M . A , 2005

Alcohol dependence is a condition in which the repeated presence of three out of 7 impairments , alcohol can have over life and normal functioning , during a 12-month period . The impairments of defects in functioning include tolerance , withdrawal symptoms , interference with normal functioning at school , workplace , home or in social setting physical and psychological symptoms , etc (According to the DSM-IV-TR There is a difference in withdrawal developing separately and that developing in association with dependence . Withdrawal symptoms that develop separately can follow a severe course . When withdrawal is present in relation to depression , a milder course is followed Individuals without alcohol dependence may not be considered as alcohol abusers (Schuckit , M . A , 2005

In alcohol abuse , the individual may not be dependent...