Category: Alcohol

Substance-Related Disorders: Opiates and Alcohol Subjective: CC (chief complaint): Scared of going to rehab. HPI: L. T., a 33-year-old female patient admitted to a detox facility in Naples, FL, wants to discuss the possibility of going to a rehabilitation center. Past Psychiatric History: General Statement: Alert, oriented in time and space, reluctant to communicate. Caregivers…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Care Planning Table of Contents Fact Gathering Goal Definition Plan Development Community Partnerships and Participation Winning Public Support through Public Education Outcomes References Figure 1: Mind Map Fact Gathering Tyler has had Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) since he was born while his mum was an alcoholic addict while pregnant.…

Discussion: Alcohol in Pregnancy It is significant to emphasize that the safe level of alcohol that a woman can drink during pregnancy has not been confirmed. If females drink alcohol during pregnancy, some alcohol will transfer through the placenta to the baby. Accordingly, not drinking alcohol during pregnancy is the only safe option for having…

Alcohol and Wellness: How Alcohol Affects Human Wellness Table of Contents Introduction Wellness Dimensions Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Wellness refers to deliberate actions to live a healthy life by eating or drinking recommended foods and drinks respectively. In addition, it refers to other activities that are associated with healthy living and this includes avoiding all…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Alcohol Consumption Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, or FASDs, have severe implications for the well-being and health of individuals in all stages of their lives. Symptoms often include low body weight, hyperactivity, poor memory, and coordination, learning disabilities, attention difficulties, speech delays,…

Alcohol Negative Effects on Vital Parts of Human Body Alcohol abuse is an urgent problem for many modern people, as it is the most affordable way of intoxication. Statistics informs that excessive use of the substance is the reason for 95,000 deaths and 2.8 million years of potential life lost each year in the United…

Developments in Global Tobacco and Alcohol Policy The health of the nation is one of the major concerns of any state. Healthy populations guarantee the ability of a country to evolve and move towards the achievement of new goals. However, today the situation remains complex because of multiple problems and health issues linked to the…

Alcohol Use Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder: The Case Study Table of Contents Introduction Symptomology and Treatment Options Goals and Community Resources Possible Personality Disorder Conclusion References Introduction Unhealthy patterns of alcohol use and poor impulse control when dealing with potentially addictive substances have negative influences on all aspects of life. In the case of…

Effects of Alcohol on Pregnant Women People consume alcohol for different reasons such as when they want to celebrate their achievements while others drink to forget about their problems. Whatever the reason, the alcohol that they hold dearly has side effects on their health, and women especially those who are expectant are the ones who…

The Negative Effects of Drinking Alcohol While Pregnant Introduction Fetal alcohol syndrome is a disorder in an infant that develops during the pregnancy period of the mother due to exposure to alcohol. Fetal growth complications and brain impairment are some of the eminent effects linked to the condition. Though the difficulties triggered by the syndrome…