Alcoholism Research Paper
Alcoholism
Hillary N. Gabrick
American Military University
4031913
January 31, 2014
Abstract
Alcoholism is a disease that is a major concern in the United States because alcoholics endanger themselves and society. Alcoholism follows a certain course with known physical, psychological and social symptoms. Once addicted, the alcoholic continues to consume alcohol despite the destructive cost.
The definitions of an alcoholic, alcoholism, and alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are constantly being refined and changing according to the purpose of the definition. An alcoholic can be typed by more than one set of criteria: genetic, habitual, and behavioral. All definitions of alcohol include the knowledge …show more content…
It is a significant health problem and has the potential to shatter the lives of individuals who surrender to alcoholism. The difficulties encountered in helping alcoholics are compounded by their reluctance to seek assistance. Other than at times of crisis (withdrawal symptoms, legal problems, accidents, etc.), they rarely seek treatment simply because they have a serious drinking problem. When they do seek help, it is more often than not with reluctance after pressure from a spouse, family member, friend, or coworker. Alcoholism is a disease which can be controlled and should not be used as an excuse for inappropriate …show more content…
17, no. 2. (1993) Washington D.C.: National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Blum, K. & Payne, J.E. (1994). Alcoholism is a genetically inherited disease. In B. Leone, et al (eds.) Alcoholism. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 18-24.
Disease and statistical manual of mental disorders, 4th ed. Revised. (1994). Washington, D.C. American Psychiatric Association.
Dulfano, C. (1992). Families, alcoholism, & recovery. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
Fitzgerald, K. (1991). Alcoholism is a disease. In Charles Cozic and Karin Swisher (Eds.) Chemical Dependency (96-100) San Diego: Greenhaven.
McGinnis, J. and Foege, W. (1993) Actual causes of death in the United States. Journal of the American Medical Association (270) (18).
Morse, R. M. & Flavin, D. K. (1994). Experts should continue to define alcoholism as a disease. In B. Leone, et al (Eds.) Alcoholism. San Diego: Greenhaven Press (29-33).
O-Farrell, T. J. & Murphy, C. M. (1995). Marital violence before and after alcohol treatment. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, (63) (256-262).
Sheridan, M. J. (1995). A proposed intergenerational model of substance abuse, family functioning, and
Hillary N. Gabrick
American Military University
4031913
January 31, 2014
Abstract
Alcoholism is a disease that is a major concern in the United States because alcoholics endanger themselves and society. Alcoholism follows a certain course with known physical, psychological and social symptoms. Once addicted, the alcoholic continues to consume alcohol despite the destructive cost.
The definitions of an alcoholic, alcoholism, and alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are constantly being refined and changing according to the purpose of the definition. An alcoholic can be typed by more than one set of criteria: genetic, habitual, and behavioral. All definitions of alcohol include the knowledge …show more content…
It is a significant health problem and has the potential to shatter the lives of individuals who surrender to alcoholism. The difficulties encountered in helping alcoholics are compounded by their reluctance to seek assistance. Other than at times of crisis (withdrawal symptoms, legal problems, accidents, etc.), they rarely seek treatment simply because they have a serious drinking problem. When they do seek help, it is more often than not with reluctance after pressure from a spouse, family member, friend, or coworker. Alcoholism is a disease which can be controlled and should not be used as an excuse for inappropriate …show more content…
17, no. 2. (1993) Washington D.C.: National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Blum, K. & Payne, J.E. (1994). Alcoholism is a genetically inherited disease. In B. Leone, et al (eds.) Alcoholism. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 18-24.
Disease and statistical manual of mental disorders, 4th ed. Revised. (1994). Washington, D.C. American Psychiatric Association.
Dulfano, C. (1992). Families, alcoholism, & recovery. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
Fitzgerald, K. (1991). Alcoholism is a disease. In Charles Cozic and Karin Swisher (Eds.) Chemical Dependency (96-100) San Diego: Greenhaven.
McGinnis, J. and Foege, W. (1993) Actual causes of death in the United States. Journal of the American Medical Association (270) (18).
Morse, R. M. & Flavin, D. K. (1994). Experts should continue to define alcoholism as a disease. In B. Leone, et al (Eds.) Alcoholism. San Diego: Greenhaven Press (29-33).
O-Farrell, T. J. & Murphy, C. M. (1995). Marital violence before and after alcohol treatment. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, (63) (256-262).
Sheridan, M. J. (1995). A proposed intergenerational model of substance abuse, family functioning, and