Nurses usually conceptualize alcohol abuse and dependence as a progressive disease that can be managed but never cured. Yet there are millions of Americans for whom this approach is not helpful. Impressive results have been reported by the alcohol research community with interventions that are guided...
Interventions for Reducing Adolescent Alcohol AbuseA Meta-analytic Review Stephen J. Tripodi, PhD;Kimberly Bender, PhD;Christy Litschge, MSW;et alMichael G. Vaughn, PhD Author AffiliationsArticle Information Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med.2010;164(1):85-91. doi:10.1001/archpediatrics.2009.235 ...
Alcoholism - Liver Disease, Mental Health, Addiction: Excessive users of alcohol have been shown to suffer in varying degrees from both acute and chronic diseases. Worldwide, morbidity due to alcohol abuse is on a par with malaria and unsafe sex, greater
Don't use any other drug while you're drinking. That includes prescription drugs, as well as club drugs, street drugs, or marijuana. If you're younger than 18, pregnant, or nursing, harm reduction isn't a good option. It's really important for you to abstain from all alcohol. Alcohol...
Holistic Approaches to Alcohol Abuse at Our Sedona Alcohol Treatment CenterATMC addresses the addictive biochemistry of alcoholism, in addition to treating the emotional components. Searching for, discovering, and addressing the underlying medical, genetic, emotional, and other factors contributing to ...
Physicians in the emergency department (ED) regularly encounter patients seeking treatment for alcohol or substance abuse problems. Data supports the notion that the ED serves an important role in identifying and helping patients with alcohol and substan
In subject area: Nursing and Health Professions Alcohol blood level refers to the concentration of alcohol present in the bloodstream, commonly measured in medical and legal settings to assess impairment levels, with the legal limit for driving set at 0.08% in the United States. ...
At St. Joseph, we recognize the complexity of alcohol addiction and the necessity of tailored interventions to address each individual’s unique circumstances. We adopt a holistic approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and social aspects of addiction. Signs of Alcohol...
An evaluation of two primary care interventions for alcohol abuse among Mexican-American patients. Addiction. 1997;92(12):1705-1716. doi:10.1111/j.1360-0443.1997.tb02891.xPubMedGoogle ScholarCrossref 74. Butler CC, Simpson SA, Hood K, et al. Training practitioners to deliver opportunistic ...
negatively exacerbated, by reliance on population-level interventions to reduce moderate alcohol consumption [11]. MAPs operate at this intersection, addressing the co-occurring harms related to severe AUD and the vulnerability related to structural inequities and oppression. ...