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Running head : Effects of Drugs and Alcohol to the Body

Effects of Drugs and Alcohol to the Body

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Effects of Drugs and Alcohol to the Body

The effects of drugs and alcohol may vary on the kind of drug , the dosage , the frequency , the persons ' body element and metabolism , and the type of personality . According to the American Academy of child and adolescent psychiatry , 20 million adults in the United States abused alcohol and half of these

abusers were teenagers . Teens usually perceive drugs and alcohols as a solution to their problems , to gain popularity to become active , to have pleasure and at times due to curiosity and peer pressure . They simply disregard the fact that this will only harm their bodies , mess up their entire lives , and could even lead them to death

The effects of these substances are danger to human brain and body Drugs are considered pervasive . It compromises the ability of the body to function well . It affects both physical and psychological aspects Over consumption or tolerance to this effect can lead to physiological problem . Pathophysiology traces alcohol primarily on blood . Because alcohols are permeable to the cell membrane of the body , it can easily diffuse to the bloodstream and causes blood-sludging ' of which blood vessels are being plug up while the tissues and oxygen of the body are being starve , thus causing cell death . Further breaking of the blood vessels and cell death causes malfunction of the system of the body causing excessive bleeding or hemorrhage , predisposing factor of cancer and leading to death . Other effect of high concentration alcohol level on the blood is the depletion of red and white blood count which is the main component of the blood . Common blood diss are anemia , bone marrow depression , and inability to fight infections

The first step in alcohol abuse treatment is detoxification . A doctor will give a prescription for one to have a high dose of medication for the first day of not drinking alcohol . In the succeeding days of the week , the patient will slowly lessen the dose of the medicine . The medicine usually reduces withdrawal symptoms A breathalyser may be used to confirm that you are not drinking (http /www .patient .co .uk /showdoc /What is detoxification . It is important for the patient to have the support of his family amidst his medication process in for him to gain motivation and inspiration

In treating drug addicts , it is advised for them to undergo Cognitive behavior therapy . This kind of therapy is also used in treating alcohol abuse . Many drugs and alcohol users are from a situation of hardships and problems in life . They find drugs and alcohol as coping mechanism Cognitive behavior therapy is based on the idea that feelings and behaviors are caused by a person 's thoughts , not on outside stimuli like people , situations and events ( HYPERLINK "http /alcoholism .about .com /od /effect /The_Effects_of_Alcohol_and_Drugs htm...