Understanding Alcohol AddictionAlcohol addiction is characterized by an uncontrollable urge to consume alcohol despite adverse consequences. According to the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, an estimated 17.6 million Americans struggle with alcohol abuse or dependence, contributing to approx...
Chemical exposuremay damage the liver by irritating liver cells which can result in inflammation (hepatitis), reduced bile flow through the liver (cholestasis), and an accumulation oftriglycerides(steatosis). The most common chemical exposure is alcohol use. Other chemicals such asanabolic steroids, v...
The CAGE questions are most commonly used in primary care settings to help discuss excessive drinking and alcoholism. Research authors:Ewing JA. Centor score: probability of streptococcal-based pharyngitis The Centor Score estimates the probability that pharyngitis is caused by a streptococcal infection,...
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In Wales alone, around 1,000 lives a year are claimed as a result of alcohol abuse. Employers have a distinct advantage in spotting early signs because of the amount of time they spend interacting with their employees. They have the opportunity to act early and offer support in an app...
Hester, R.K., and W.R. Miller. 1995.Handbook of alcoholism treatment approaches. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Google Scholar Hunter, Ernest, Maggie Brady, and Wayne Hall (eds.). 1999.National recommendations for the clinical management of alcohol-related problems in indigenous primary care settings...
Liver disease caused by alcohol and cirrhosis The liver can be damaged in a variety of ways. Cells can become inflamed, for example,hepatitis. Bile flow can be obstructed, for example, bycholestasis. Cholesterol or triglyceridescan accumulate, for example, insteatosis. Blood flow to the liver ...