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Alcoholism and Its Effects on the Family Alcoholism is a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, development of withdrawal symptoms on reducing or ceasing alcohol intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver, and decreased ...
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The indirect effect of family history on the risk of developing dependence, via its effect on early drinking as a risk factor for dependence, was strongest in the interval from 3 to 9 years after initiation of drinking. CONCLUSIONS: The association between family history and early onset alcohol...
Cognitive recovery with abstinence and its relationship to family history for alcoholism. FH+ and FH- abstainers showed improvement, indicating that a positive family history of alcoholism does not impede recovery that occurs with abstinence. The... AI Drake,N Butters,PK Shear,... - 《Journal ...
As a result of alcoholism the assimilation of vitamins is upset, causing wrinkles to appear prematurely, nails to break, and teeth and hair to fall out; the skin loses its elasticity and becomes sallow. Alcohol has the heaviest impact on the nervous system. Of the diseases connected with ...
Never Give Up on Your Loved One Patience is paramount when helping a loved one recover from any type of addiction. They must remember that no heated arguments shall take place. Family intervention has always been regarded as the life saving choice and only the family members know what is best...
During the past two decades, behavioral scientists have become increasingly interested in family influences related to the etiology, maintenance, and treatment of alcoholism. For the most part, however, empirical research has been concerned with family variables related to the onset and course of abus...
Alcoholism doesn't only take its toll on the alcoholic -- it affects everyone around him or her, especially family and friends. Research shows that more than 40 percent of Americans have been exposed to alcoholism in the family. One in five has grown up with an alcoholic. Children of alc...
The physiological effects of alcohol are discussed, including those resulting from interactions with other drugs and adverse reactions involving persons with chronic diseases. The process of alcoholism is discussed. Its numerous definitions are presented; a favored one is based on the consequences of al...