Substance Abuse And Alcohol Abuse - 3037 Words

Substance abuse is use of a substance (drug) or alcohol in which the person consumes the substance/alcohol in amounts or with different methods which are harmful for themselves or others. Substance abuse and addictions are run in families. Alcohol drinking can be defined in many types as following- Social drinking is defined as occasional drinking in a social setting without an intention to get drunk. Binge drinking is defined as consumption of alcohol in excess of which is socially acceptable, with primary intention of becoming intoxicated by heavy episodic alcohol intake during a short period of time. Binge drinking is a problem among adolescents young adults particularly. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism [NIAAA]†¦show more content†¦Source:- Wikimedia Commons ( Mikael Haggstrom diagrams,2009). According to DSM-IV Criteria, Alcohol dependence is an abnormal adaptation of substance use, causing a significant impairment or distress clinically , as manifested by 3 (or more) of the following occurring at any time in the same 12 months duration :----- 1) Tolerance, can be defined by any of the following ----- *They require markedly excess amounts of the alcohol to achieve intoxication or desired effect or *Markedly decreasing effect with continued use of the same amount of alcohol. 2) Withdrawal, as manifested with any of the following------ *The specific withdrawal syndrome for the alcohol or *The same (or closely similar) substance is consumed to relieve or avoid these withdrawal symptoms. 3) The substance is often consumed in excess amount or over a longer duration than was intended. 4) Patient has a persistent desire or unsuccessful effort to cut down on or control alcohol use. 5) Large time is spent in activities to obtain the alcohol, use of alcohol or recover from its effects. 6) Important recreational, occupational or social activities are given up or reduced because of alcohol use. 7) Patient has continued consumption of alcohol despite knowledge of