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In the hustle and bustle of city life men becomes prone to several
stressful conditions. Life becomes a continuous and unending
struggle for survival. Also singular life styles aggravate the
problem as man tends to become lonely and more frustrated with life
as a whole. This is where he takes refuse with alcohol as he feels
it to be a single window escape route from all his problems. Sooner
or later alcoholism becomes a necessity with him and instead of
solving problems alcohol itself becomes the problem. This condition
where a person becomes totally embroiled in drinking only and as a
result of which all his regular personal and professional activities
take a beating is called as alcoholism. The biggest problem with
alcoholism is that it is not considered a serious problem enough.
Most of the people do not even want to put into the category of a
disease and consider it as just a bad behavioral trait. But the fact
is that it is far more than that. Alcohol is a serious health
problem with quite dangerous ramifications to it. It not only
affects the person but also his family, his friends and every one
around him. Once a person becomes a regular drinker there are
several physical malfunctioning that are bound to occur.
Risk Factors of the Alcoholism includes
the Following
Genetic factors: Genetic factors
influence an individual's exposure to alcoholism. Children of
alcoholics are significantly more likely than children of
nonalcoholics to initiate drinking during adolescence and to develop
alcoholism.
Cultural factors: Alcohol
consumption in Europe and United Sates are high and also socially
accepted practice. In American culture, alcohol is often used as a
social lubricant and a means of reducing tension. But in groups such
as Mormons, Muslims, and Orthodox Jews, whose religious values
prohibit drinking outside of religious services, the incidence of
alcoholism is minimal. Higher rates of alcohol abuse and alcoholism
are also related to examine pressure and easy access to alcohol.
Psychological susceptibility:
Some of the Psychological risk factors of the alcoholism include
high self-expectations, having a low frustration tolerance, feeling
inadequate and unsure of one's roles, needing an inordinate amount
of praise and reassurance, and having a tendency to be impulsive and
aggressive.
Psychiatric disorders:
Psychiatric disorders created by alcoholism includes anxiety
disorders, depression, antisocial and other personality disorders,
schizophrenia, and other substance abuse disorders, such as smoking
and illicit drug abuse.
Suicidal Behavior: Alcoholism
leads to suicidal attempts such as considering, planning,
attempting, and completing suicide.
Family Environment: Parents'
drinking habit and favorable attitudes about drinking is positively
associated with adolescents' initiating and continuing drinking.
Trauma: Child abuse and other
traumas have been associated as risk factors for alcohol problems.
Adolescents in treatment for alcohol abuse or dependence reported
higher rates of physical abuse, sexual abuse, violent victimization,
witnessing violence, and other traumas compared with controls.
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