PREVENTION OF RISING

ALCOHOLISM FOR HEALTHY

AND HAPPY SOCIETY

World Health Organization (1952)

“Alcoholics are those excessive drinkers whose dependence upon alcohol has attained such a degree that it shows an interference with their bodily and mental health, their interpersonal relations and their smooth social & economic functioning.”

Alcoholism involves a physical dependence on alcohol, but other factors include genetic, psychological, and cultural influences

Alcoholics CharacteristicsControl DrinkingCravingPersonality Factors

1) Impulsive2) Anxious3) Depressed

Why do some people react differently to alcohol than others? Individual reactions to alcohol vary, and are influenced by

many factors; such as:

1. Age.

2. Gender.

3. Race or ethnicity.

4. Physical condition (weight, fitness level, etc).

5. Amount of food consumed before drinking.

6. How quickly the alcohol was consumed.

7. Use of drugs or prescription medicines.

8. Family history of alcohol problems.

Stages of Alcoholism introductory stage

early forewarning stage

middle crucial stage

final chronic stage

Conditions of

Alcoholism

Consumption of large quantities over an

extended period.

Psychological dependence

Physical addiction

Alcohol-related problems

Effects of alcohol

Legal measures

Prohibition

Age limits

Therapeutic approaches

Rational recovery

PREVENTION

PRIMARY SECONDARY TERTIARY

Educational Approach – Programs for children ,risk group Electronic Media Target group intervention

Legal Approach Control of production and sale Raising prices and taxes Raising of minimum age Ban advertisement available centers

low use of alcohol content

improve mental health and coping mech. to stress

parents to be Role Model for their children

Early Diagnosis

Adequate Treatment of withdrawal symptoms of addiction-(physiological, psychological and social) of complications –(depression ,anxiety ,vitamin deficiency, cirrhosis)

Post de-toxication counseling & Follow up

Change in Environment at home , college ,work place..

It includes treatment and rehabilitation

After care programs

Vocational guidance

Counseling

Recreation.

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ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS

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