Essays on Consumption Of Alcohol

Essay

Needs Assessment and Rationale Falls are a serious public health issue in the United States because it is the main cause of trauma-related incidents and injury-related emergency cases, and the leading cause of unexpected deaths among the elderly. People aged 65 and above comprise the majority of casualties from falls (Al-Faisal, 2006). The prevalence of falls rises continuously with age irrespective of gender and racial/ethnic affiliation. As reported by Stevens and colleagues (2010), “each year, about one-third of all older adults fall. In 2007, an estimated 1.9 million fall injuries among persons aged 65 years and older were treated ...

Introduction

Creativity exists a tenet of novel strategy that provides an acute and results-oriented process to existing problems. While creativity remains imperative in everyday solutions of predicaments, the overall success or imminent failure of the creative process as an insightful, and a rational means to an end is governed by the general approach and processes engaged. A myriad of decisions, policies, and laws in the United States have been subject to the creative thinking process. Evidentially, some have been successful, and some have failed. This essay will troubleshoot the general creative process that led to the failure of prohibition laws ...

Abstract

Introduction Transitioning from a life at home with parents and the teachers as in charge into a college life where the student finds independence of every choice possible, problems like risky behaviors and irregular sleep patterns are nothing out of the ordinary. This new-found freedom is in most cases seen to be unfavorable for the college student because 70 to 96 percent of the student in college get less than 8 hours of sleep per day. This is not a blanket rate which applies to the student of every major from each and every department; rather there are students ...

Although the alcohol is a legal drug while the consumption of cannabis is illegal in many countries, alcoholism has enormous effects on the health and the life of the consumer. Lewis et al. (2011) portend that consumption of large quantities of alcohol leads to addiction. Primarily, addiction leads to a medical condition whereby an individual develops difficulties in controlling the consumption of the alcohol even if he is well aware of the inherent effects of excessive consumption of alcohol. According to Lewis et al. (2011) alcoholics are at a high danger of many health related complications some of which ...

Multiple choice questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Increased erythropoietin production Increased heart rate Increased cardiac output Enhancement in oxygen extraction The answer for this question is b. increased heart rate. A reduction in tissue oxygenation as happens in anemia stimulates increased production of erythropoietin through a complex feedback mechanism. Increased production of erythropoietin enhances erythropoiesis in anemia. Increased extraction of oxygen in anemia is a compensatory mechanism that is mediated by an increase in 2, 3-diphosphoglycerate concentrations. Increased cardiac output is the main hemodynamic compensatory mechanism in anemia that aims to increase blood flow to the body organs. An increase in heart rate ...

Alcoholism is a problem that has been around for centuries, which is a strong indication that predicting and preventing this problem is not something that can be done easily. The reasons for alcohol abuse and addiction fall into a few different categories. These are reason for use, environment and attitudes toward use, biological reactions to use, genetics, and psychological factors. Alcohol abuse is defined as the use above certain thresholds. According to the Tip manual 24, healthy consumption of Alcohol is no more than 2 drinks per day and 1 drink per day for women and all adults over ...

Abstract

This paper focuses on the critical analysis of two major studies revolving around the growing problem of teenage drinking. The two studies critically analyzed in this paper are “Does binge drinking in teenagers affect their everyday prospective memory?” and “Exposure to alcohol advertising and teen drinking”. The report begins by summarizing both the articles, followed by an elaboration of the strengths and weaknesses of each study, and the similarities and differences between both of them. Towards its end, the work will discuss on the gist of both the studies and proceed towards the conclusion. This work is expected to ...

One of the serious challenges that many nations face in their attempts to boost the economy is alcoholism and drinking in general. It is widely agreed that a society with several alcoholics will rarely make any progress in the development sector. Despite alcohol being legal in almost all countries all over the world, there is a danger when the citizens indulge in habits that can be termed as overdrinking. In a way, alcoholic individuals do not work, hence relying on the working population for their upkeep. Most states have laws that regulate drinking. For instance, they regulate the hours within which the ...

The topic on alcohol consumption, its benefits and dangers has remained a controversial issue that has attracted arguments from a diverse perspective. Alcohol, generally, is viewed in different perspectives and its consumers usually have a genuine and probably a practical reason to do it. Therefore, it is important to consider both sides of the argument on alcohol consumption in order to develop a clear insight into the matter. This research paper presents an argumentative essay on an interview conducted to three people in order to seek their opinion and perception on alcohol consumption. Each interview response is introducedby a thesis statement that is validated through ...

Introduction

Heineken is one of the largest alcoholic beverage makers in the world. Beer is the main product that earns the maximum revenue and maximum profit for Heineken. Beer industry is the largest in the world in the alcoholic beverage industry. As estimated in 2013, beer industry globally is more than $500 billion dollar industry (Huffington Post, 2013). There are thousands of microbreweries and local players in this market. Still the top 10 players control more than 60% of the market share. However, the beer market has reached a saturation point in most part of the developed world, and hence the ...

Organizational ethics refer to a set of standards that express the values of an organization in relation to employees and other entities absent governmental regulations and the law in place. Ethics is central among other core issues that an organization strives and endeavors to uphold. Matters of ethics remain a global concern; various organizations and institutions seek to address and uphold the same. There is always a constant drive for organizations to set conducive ethical atmospheres that promote a healthy working climate that enhances the performance and reputation of the organizations. Ethics is critical as it helps the employees to develop an understanding ...

Essay

Abstract In today's fast moving constantly changing world every person might need some certain means for relaxation once in a while, thus, it will be very difficult to find a person who has never tasted alcohol in his life. Alcohol is one of the lightest forms of addictive substances, but still the danger of becoming addicted is huge, especially if drink alcoholic beverages on a usual basis. Of course it does not mean that our human body has any physical need for alcoholic beverages at all. This need, if appeared, is only psychological, that is why psychological programming is extremely popular ...

Film Studies

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Introduction

The issue of gender-based behavioral patterns has always been a point of artistic interest. After cinematography emerged as an independent kind of art and a cultural phenomenon, it also started viewing them as a mean to increase attractiveness and interest for the media. This essay is aimed at pointing out the main examples of female characters who express certain elements of what is commonly perceived as male behavior, sort them out and determine whether there is a certain trend towards “masculinization” of the females. In order to perform a deep and thoughtful analysis of the issue, certain ...

Alcoholism is a very tentative social indulgent, activity, hobby or maybe a form of social medicinal assistance to people based on basic perceptions of the various factors that affect people. Alcoholism may be more specifically referred to as the consumption of alcohol persistently or mental illness associated with alcohol dependency.The rationale or motive behind this topic is to offer an insight to the effects and impacts of alcoholism on people, how we can filter the bad and impart the good or positive benefits of alcoholism on society in order to build a more positive social set up. The market niche for this ...

Introduction

The social behavior of an individual, even though impacted by the norms and outlook of the society, is solely dependent on his or her individual perceptions. Social interaction may include business meetings, meetings with parents, relatives and friends or even meeting a member of the opposite sex to which an individual may feel a special connection or bond. It needs to be highlighted that the kind of interactions and the depth of the relationships are dependent entirely on an individual’s sole perspective. Many a times, questions are asked as to what happens when individuals are not able to identify the thin ...

Introduction

Group behavior is the tendency of human beings to congregate. Humans are social beings, and therefore, they have a tendency to come together and cooperate in the performance of different activities. Group behavior can vary greatly, just like the factors that lead to group pressures. Group behavior is an interesting subject of study in epidemiology, political science, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and many others (Le, 2012). The primary preoccupation in group behavioral studies is usually to understand crowd reactions and how people influence each other in varying situations such as danger, fun, precaution, wrecklesness, and many more. Guillaume, Knippenberg, and Brodbeck ( ...

The legal drinking age in the Unites States of America is one of the highest in the world and stands at 21 years of age. It is defined as the minimum age at which, an individual is allowed to consume alcohol at public places without fear of legal prosecution. This law does not extend to the household, where individuals are generally allowed to consume a few spirits before this age as per celebrations or holiday traditions. The United States did not always have the highest drinking age. Dating back to World War II, the minimum age limit was 18. ...

Introduction

Considered to be the worst financial crisis after the Great Depression of the 1930s, the financial crisis of 2007-2008 hit hard the global economy, threatening the total collapse of the big financial institutions, which, although was prevented by the bailout actions of the national governments, kept the global stock markets at its all-time low. The crisis played a crucial role in the failure of many businesses, decrease in the consumer wealth and a slow economic activity, creating the European sovereign-debt crisis. The impact of the global recession hit the common people by giving rise to unemployment problems, loss of jobs, decreased ...

Abstract

The subjects of the stages and the definition of crisis will be explored in this research paper. A type of crisis and an interventions strategy will be applied. The story of Mark who is a student that is having problems with binge drinking will be applied. The multicultural perspectives that are applied in crisis intervention and the ethical considerations will be explored. These perspectives will be explored from the contributions of Baldwin (1978), Beck (2010), Fairchild (1997), Flannery and Everly (2000), Gilliland and James (1993), Hendrix et al. (2003), Hendrix- Ferguson (2000), James and Gilliland (2013), Roberts (2000), Rueveni (1979) ...

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Thesis on: The detrimental effects of drinking alcohol

Alcoholism is an addictive disease, which is characterized by increased and regular drinking of alcohol. It is a detrimental disease, and causes many harmful effects over the mind and body of the individual afflicted with it. His friends, family, and even in extreme cases, the society suffers from the detrimental effects of alcohol. The signs that a person is suffering from alcohol are an increasing consumption of alcohol intake, sole interest in drinking, denial that alcohol is a problem, etc. He may hide alcohol bottles, finish an entire rink in a few gulps, have an immense longing for drinking, and lose control ...

Multivariate Analysis

Guillaume, Knippenberg, and Brodbeck (2014) theorize that social classes or groups are an important starting point to determine the effects of societal diversity on individuals’ attitudes and behavior. People with similar backgrounds whether social, economic, or cultural are more comfortable and more likely to perform better both psychologically and behaviorally (Guillaume et al., 2014). Besharov (2014) states organizational identification occurs when members place a high value on organizational membership and define themselves accordingly. Additionally, creativity, helping behaviors, job satisfaction, and social support are other actions, which contribute to defining classes or groups (Besharov, 2014). Organization identification benefits are fleeting ...

Module/course Name

Alcohol is described to be an intoxicating substance which is very widely used as well as misused usually in the western countries. Alcohol abuse is identified as the 4th most serious health issue among members of public (Newman, 2004). Many researches have been carried out to study the relationship between occupational mishaps and alcohol consumption extensively. A substantial proportion of this research has been conducted in the aviation field to study the impact of alcohol consumption and violation on the safety performance. This paper will discuss the ethical implications of alcohol violation in the aviation industry. Studies have ...

Proposal:

Abstract Security issues are factors that put lives of people at risks. The University of Southern California is an institution that was hit by cases of deaths related to poor security measures. For this reason, security measures need to be formulated and effectively implemented in order to facilitate for smooth running of activities. These measures need to be developed based on the various factors that exist within such an institution and have potential to cause harm within the institution. These measures should be guided be effective policies that facilitate for sustainable security within the university that takes into ...

There is no doubt that alcohol consumption leads to undesired behavior in the people who seek to find emotional and social release in their strenuous lives. Many individuals consume alcohol and believe that there are no long term effects of the substance on their bodies and on the lives of the people in their lives. But, alcohol use is dangerous to the users as the excessive use of alcohol causes people to become violent, careless and suicidal. A number of individuals consume alcohol because they believe that alcohol is a means of entertainment or relaxation. However, the consumption of alcohol ...

INTRODUCTION

Undergraduates and youths in general have different opinions on the outcome of drinking alcohol alone and mixing it with energy drinks. Their perceptions differ because of the variant experiences the individuals have had for long. There are different articles used in this report that have significant information to the opinions of undergraduates concerning the outcome of drinking alcohol alone and mixing it with energy drinks. This report includes different journal articles with different and relevant information on the mixed consumption of alcohol and energy drinks.

The Social Learning Theory

The social learning theory plays an elemental role in the identification and analysis of ...

Harmful Alcohol Use

Alcohol is an integral part of the society. Being a mood-altering drug, it impairs a person’s judgment and the ability to do a routine task. Abuse of alcohol has a severe effect on health that can result into chronic liver disease and increase the risk of one suffering from cardiovascular disease. Statistics shows that even moderate alcohol use increases the risks of accidental injuries (Powel, 2011). The paper discusses a health promotion program that focuses to address alcohol abuse. Different effects and harm of alcohol on the consumers are discussed as well as analysis of effects on the consumer’s family. The paper ...

This research paper aims at establishing why heavy drinkers are more likely to think that their relationships are not happy as much as people who are light drinkers. This research will be evaluated on the basis on the role that income plays in contributing to the heavy drinking which may lead to unhappy marriages. The research will also evaluate who among men and women are more affected with heavy drinking which leads to unhappy marriages and relationships. Having reviewed recent research conducted on the role alcohol plays in relationships, I established that alcohol has been a major influence in ...

At the start of the 1800s a number of people were concern with the high consumption of alcohol in the society. The concern grew during the 1800s as many people could not deal with the rise in inflation, and the speed at which the inflation moved after the war of independence. Others drank because alcohol was cheap and the consumption of alcohol was a popular past time for many of the people in the United States at the time. With the concerns many women and other reform groups had, the vow to abstain from alcohol consumption became a reality for many people. ...

Introduction

The present study discusses the consequences of alcohol consumption on the human body. In particular, the investigation focuses on the influence of the intoxicant on participants in the event industry. An event refers to any public gathering of people for a given purpose. The sector includes sports, meetings, and cultural activities. In relation to the events industry, the study specifically examines alcohol consumption among athletes.

Effect on the Physiological Processes

Alcohol consumption nullifies the results of practice. Its harmful effects reduce the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) (Firth, n. d). It, therefore, reduces the main source of energy for athletes. It creates sleeping disorders that ...

Introduction

Binge drinking is the consumption of five or more drinks within a very short period. It is a common risky behavior among both adults and the teenagers and has been on the rise especially among the teenagers. It is most dangerous since the body does not have the capacity to process the alcohol quickly enough. According to Stewart (2009), alcohol enters the brain and the blood stream. As such, drinking a lot of alcohol at one time interferes with some of the brain functions, which control the basic functioning of the human body. Functions interfered with include reflexes and breathing. Interfering with ...

Crum et al. (2004) mentioned that the relationship between alcohol use and sleeping disturbance is complex, due to existing evidence that shows the effects of alcohol in individual’s sleeping patterns. Brower mentioned that sleep problems are more prevalent among alcoholics than non-alcoholic individuals. In a statistical point of view, in the general population, insomnia in the last six months affected 18 percent of alcoholic people while only affecting 10 percent of non-alcoholic individuals (Brower, n.d). However, the hazardous effect of alcohol abuse encompasses beyond one type of sleeping disorder. Literature will prove the existing link between alcohol abuse and ...

Depression is a mental and physiological disorder causing an individual to experience each day, a low mood and wide range of other symptoms that are persistent for at least two weeks. Some experts in the field regard the illness as a mode of defence of the human body to escape from intolerable stress. The symptoms and causes of depression are variable from one person to another and can occur quickly or gradually. The condition can be mild or become enough serious to impact negatively on day-to-day activities and may require a treatment. There are different types of depression with specific signs and symptoms. ...

Abstract

Pregnancy is one of the periods that a woman needs to take care of herself and the baby. There are many factors that affect the growth and development of the fetus. Whether taking small or large amount of alcohol during pregnancy affects the unborn child is one of the modern topics under research. The reality that people need to understand is that, when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol the unborn child also gets some percentage. The executive function of the human brain is very important. Studies show that children who have been exposed to alcohol during pregnancy cannot undertake executive functions. ...

A counselor is considered as a professional who have the ability to facilitate an individual to transform his or her character. In the past, most of the people used to assume that counselors should only be visited by persons who are facing many mental challenges. As a result, the majority of the people used to refrain from visiting counselors. Consequently, the society was characterized by a significant population of people who were suffering from psychological illnesses (Lago, 2006). Counselors facilitate individuals to cope or recover from psychological illnesses. There are various factors that counselors need to put into consideration whenever they are ...

Drinking alcohol is not considered a taboo or deviation from social norms in many cultures. In some cultures consuming alcohol on social events is also looked down upon. In some instances, individuals are unable to determine whether drinking alcohol has developed into a disorder. Alcoholism is the term used to describe behavior when individuals consume alcohol uncontrollably. This disorder often has a negative impact upon the drinker’s health, and personal and social relationships. According to medical specialists, alcoholism is a disease which requires proper care, attention, and treatment. Psychologists and psychiatrists refer to this condition as; alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, and alcohol ...

Glassman (2011) elucidate an article, “Blood Alcohol Concentration Rates” to determine the rates of alcohol among college football fans. This study applies 536 participants’ males and females to investigate the consumption of alcohol. Glassman (2011) documents evidence that suggest that most college students abuse alcohol and other drugs. According to Glassman (2011), more than 84 percent of college students have used alcohol once in their lifetime in school. The research by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) indicate more than 1825 incidents of alcohol use by the college students. This report depicts an increase in the ...

Abstract

Alcoholism is a chronic disease that has the ability to impact every aspect of an individual’s life, as well as the lives of those around the alcoholic. The effects are far reaching, from the immediate family, to the co-workers and various medical personnel who are responsible for providing treatment for the myriad of physical and psychological ailments that are associated with alcoholism. While the disease is 100 percent preventable through abstinence, the negative health implications appear to be insufficient in preventing individuals from consuming alcohol. The following paper will outline three areas impacted by the effects of alcoholism, with ...

Alcoholism has adverse effects on the health of individuals. Furthermore, too much consumption of alcohol can result in individuals getting a number of disorders. In most cases individuals who have problems with their mental health tend to end up having alcohol related problems because of their persistent abuse of drugs and especially alcohol. As such, individuals in this state are likely to suffer from co-occurring disorders. Therefore, there are certain steps that an individual can undergo to obtain the necessary treatment. This mainly includes support from friends and family members and this can only be possible when an individual can ...

INTRODUCTION

A wave of religious revivalism swept over the United States in the 1820s and 1830s which led to increased calls for temperance and other perfection movements like abolition of slavery. By the turn of the century, women played a huge role in the temperance which occurred in 1920s and 1930s. In the temperament, alcohol was seen as destructive force in families and marriages and the source of all evil (Behr, 46, 1979). A new wave which was led by Anti-Saloon League attacked the sale of liquor. The attack was driven by a reaction to urban growth together with the rise of ...

Is drinking alcohol while pregnant an unnecessary risk to prenatal development.

In the course of their pregnancy, women are usually warned by doctors concerning the possible risks of taking alcohol during pregnancy period. Some women will still prefer to drink alcohol during their pregnancy either way, but have a limitation a reduction of the drinks they should be taking. For a long time, pregnant women have been indulging in alcoholic beverages and have found that no harm is done to their children. Currently a controversy issue among many people is whether women would compromise fetal development by engaging in the consumption of alcohol, and this issue has left people torn between either of the ...

The fact that most people begin drinking before the age of 21 is no secret. Underage drinking is a major problem in the society today. Despite the laws on age limits, underage drinking in school, university and homes is common. There are debates and controversy over the lowering of age limits for drinking. An article in the Los Angeles Times on 8/19/10 covered the signing of a petition lowering the drinking age; over 100 college president signed a petition advocating for lowering of the limit from 21 to 18 years. It raises a discussion on whether this is a good or bad decision. An ...

Alcoholism is a social problem which I attracting great concern due to the effects it has on both the individuals and the society in general. This affects the life of the individual greatly leading to diseases like liver cirrhosis which may further lead to death of the affected individual. The effects of alcoholism may accumulate leading to stress and depression of individuals which may in turn cause high blood pressure and other related illnesses. The effects of alcoholism are very severe in relation to the family life because it leads to poor financial management and lack of budgeting for the ...

The patient has been experiencing symptoms of gastritis including loss of appetite and substernal pain which worsens in the morning. The fact that he has been experiencing the pain for about five months suggests that this is a case of chronic gastritis. The clinical definition of gastritis is inflammation of gastric mucosa (Rugge, & Garaham, 2010). The long term alcohol consumption of 12-16 cans of beer per day has been causing inflammatory degeneration in the gastric mucosa of the patient (Bienia, Sodolski, &Luchowska, 2002). However many studies have demonstrated that alcohol is associated with acute, not chronic gastritis. It is possible ...

Introduction

Even few decades ago alcohol was mainly a man's issue, but such is not the case now. In the US about 15.1 million people are alcohol dependent with 4.6 million or about 1/3rd out of them being women. In the USA women alcoholism mainly came into picture after the women received their emancipation following the feminist movement which caused a revolutionary change in the society with more and more women going out to work abreast with men and attending colleges. The National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism reports that about 5.3 million American women consume alcoholic beverages in a manner that “threatens ...

Introduction

Alcohol consumption is endemic in the US with 80% youngsters under the age of 21 being involved in underage drinking. Despite the minimum legal drinking age set at 21, studies show that almost all the youths start drinking alcohol before crossing the threshold of 21. The trend among youngsters to drink heavily than adults is alarming. Alcohol abuse among youngsters is more prevalent than smoking tobacco or marijuana. As per the report presented by CDC, over 4,700 annual deaths occurring in the US are associated with underage drinking and more than 90% youngsters who use alcohol involve in ...

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- Introduction to alcohol consumption Alcohol consumption is taken as a leisure activity among many people across the world. There are many forms of alcohol available depending on the level of alcohol content and the manufacturing process used. Based on the alcohol content, it is classified as wines, spirits and beer while under manufacturing processes it is classified as commercial and traditional brew. Commercial alcohol (manufactured in industries) is a legal drink worldwide while the traditional brew is outlawed in majority of the countries. The question on the effect of alcohol on the behaviour of human ...

The Eighteenth Amendment

The Eighteenth Amendment was a constitutional provision that facilitated the provision. The amendment was to the effect of prohibiting the production, transportation and sale of alcohol in the United States of America. It was legislated by Congress on behalf of the citizenry. The spirit of the amendment lied in the need to remedy and save the American society which was being adversely affected by alcoholism. It is instructive to note that the amendment did not expressly ban alcohol consumption. However, the amendment banned the production, transportation and sale thereby making dealing and access alcohol impossible. As Rockefeller would note in ...

Introduction

Cardiovascular disease is a common disease that makes it impossible for the cardiovascular system to provide the body with enough nutrients and oxygen during sustained physical activities. The major causes of cardiovascular disease are narrow blood vessels which can not deliver enough blood to the muscles or a weak heart which can not pump enough blood to the muscles. A weak heart is as a result of poor signaling or infections affecting the heart muscles. Healthy blood vessels are strong and flexible. They can with stand the high pressure of blood pumped from the heart. When cholesterol is deposited along the inner walls ...

Alcohol and substance abuse are significant problems amongst college students worldwide. Consumption of alcohol and other addictive substances is illegal in Saudia Arabia. The law in the country is based on Islamic Sharia rules that strictly forbid the consumption of these substances (Al-Haqwi). Despite this though, there have been numerous reports of drug trafficking (“Overview of drug control in Saudia Arabia”). Findings of surveys suggest that alcohol, hashish, cannabis, heroin, amphetamines, and heroin are the most abused drugs in the country (Al-Haqwi). In this paper the scope of alcohol and substance abuse amongst college students in Saudia Arabia and ...

Introduction

Legalization of marijuana has been one of the recent issues dividing our society. With the recent legislation changes in Colorado, we must examine its potential impact within our culture by reflecting on current research regarding the, so far, mostly frowned upon drug. The opponents of legalization of marijuana, in their attempt to sway the public opinion, mostly point out its dangers for being a highly addictive gateway drug, the use of which can have serious consequences of both physical and psychological nature; a drug that has already irreversibly destroyed lives of millions of teens, adults and their families.

Marijuana compared to other substances

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Introduction

According to the American Medical Association (AMA), alcohol addiction or alcohol dependence is defined as a primary, chronic disease with psychological, genetic, and environmental factors influencing its manifestations and development.

Description

Alcohol addiction is characterized by: - Lack of ability to control use of alcohol - An extended period of heavy, frequent alcohol use - Physical dependence manifested by withdrawal symptoms when the individual stops using alcohol - A variety of legal and social problems arising from the use of alcohol - The need or tolerance to use more and alcohol to achieve the same effects ...

How Alcoholism is shown in the Media Sector

Introduction Visual culture refers to all the things in a culture that have a visual appearance and play a major role in their existence. It entails the provision and utilization activities of the elite groups' personal and popular types of media. Media refers to all channels of communication, targeting the masses in the form of sports, news, social sites, education etc. These include; Television, radio, newspapers, social sites such as face book and twitter, and the internet. The media portrays alcoholism in various ways; both good and bad. The media generally plays a crucial role in determining the intake of alcoholic drinks ...

The legal drinking age for most countries is between 18-21 years; however, many young people in various countries consume alcohol even below this age. Some abuse the drug frequently or by binge drinking. The progression of the use of alcohol to its abuse among the youths is dependent on the biological and psychological factors. Most of the young people consume alcohol oblivious of its consequences (Gifford, 57). Some consider alcohol consumption among the youths as the interplay of ignorance, which is blissand a form of experiment. Alcohol use among the youths is becoming a serious health issue among different countries. ...

Alcoholism Is a Bad Habit

Problem Statement Alcoholism is the dependence on alcohol by an addicted individual. The person has to take alcohol so as to feel at ease. It is the effect of taking alcohol that drives addicts to crave for more. Poor judgment and quick temperament of those under the influence makes them unappealing to the people around them. Therefore, alcoholism is not only a bad social habit it is also a bad habit physically, mentally and psychologically.

Literature Review

Alcoholism has been a problem since the beginning of time. Hanson (2012) examines alcohol abuse and uses the American society as his reference point. He writes ...

1. Executive Summary

Recently, the Hong Kong’s population is characterized by a large and growing segment of young and affluent consumers as they have plenty of disposable income to spend on alcohol beverages. With the widespread westernized drinking habits by the young and affluent Hong Kong population, the demand for beer is expected to rise steadily. Furthermore, the established social scene in Hong Kong is characterized by restaurants, pubs, night clubs and other social gathering venues, which constitutes an ideal starting point for the international brands looking to enter a new market. Thus, the Hong Kong beer market is extremely ...

LIVER DISEASE

Pathophysiology of the Disease Liver disease is a major concern all over the world. The initial stages are referred to as hepatic fibrosis. In case of severe and critical advancement, the stage is called cirrhosis. In this stage the disease is not reversible; the fibrous is scarred and the hepatic structure is characterized with interconnecting bands (Regenstein & Dickerson, 2006). Normal working of the liver is hindered by the resulting insufficient blood flow and continuous destruction of hepatocytes (Sorrell, Maddrey & Schiff, 2011). The etiological factors which lead to cirrhosis include Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and abuse of ...

Abstract

Undeniably, alcohol abuse in the current society has brought untold sufferings to many families. Worse still, the sufferings are left unmentioned thereby creating the foundations for proliferating the vice. Although many theories have been put forward to explain the relationships between alcohol abuse and domestic violence, no finger can be pointed to a particular factor as being the root cause of the increased cases of domestic violence in New York City. However, increased cases of domestic violence in New York City can be associated to the increasing rates of alcohol consumption. Due to recent financial crisis New Yorkers have turned ...

Introduction

When a child or adolescent experiences a health issue often affects all family members and the functioning of the family unit. In this paper, reference is made to a given family scenario in undertaking family assessment. The main purpose of this paper is to identify some of the actual and potential health and social problems/issues that families experience and how these problems affect the functioning of the family unit. The key points of discussion include, health and social issues/problems experienced by the family, effects of these problems to the functioning of family unit, key strength factors evidence in the given family scenario, ...

In the past few years, various types of research have been done on the new and arising issue of drinking of young adult in New Zealand. This hazardous drinking, mainly apparent among the youths who are mostly young adult students in New Zealand is a public-health concern. The issue has raised a lot of questions and a need to look into the matter of discipline among these students. Too often daily headlines bring news of another tragedy of a young adult involved in alcohol-related behavior, either a case of excessive alcoholic poisoning on the campus or as a result of recklessness and other bad behavior ...

Drinking And Driving Essay Introduction

Drunk driving is the effect of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of accidents and deaths across the world. In the United States, Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of deaths among young people below the age of 24 years. Data from the US Department’s National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (2011) show that more than forty percent of the deaths are as a result of alcohol related accidents. Accidents occurring as a result of consumption of alcohol are so prevalent in the US that at some point in ...