Alcohol Intoxication
Brett Righter
What Exactly Is It?
DSM-5 Definition~
Psychological changes that occur after drinking alcohol to an excessive amount.Subtypes~
Mild, Moderate, Sever
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Common Symptoms
Symptoms depend on a individuals tolerance, the quantity and quality of the alcohol
- Slurred Speech
- Balance and Walking Troubles
- Involuntary Eye Movement
- Impaired Attention
- Memory Loss
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Bloodshot Eyes
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Psychological and Behavioral Changes
- Impaired Judgment
- Mood Changes
- Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
- Aggression
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Where Does This Urge To Drink Come From?
~Environmental~
- Dangerous drinking is encouraged through media, peer pressure, role models, and the way a community behaves.
- Movies, Videos and Tv. glorifies drinking and drunkenness behavior
- Athletes, movie stars, area role models seem to be popular because alcohol
- Lack of consequenses
- The more liquor stores in the area, the more likely individuals are to drink
- The lower the price, the more people will drink
- Levels of binge drinking in college are higher when their are more alcohol outlets near campus
(Shankbone, 2008)
- The expenses for beer advertising are estimated at least to be $3.74 billion per year
- Broadcast alcohol advertising rose more than 620% from the year 1995 to 1997
- Advertising alcohol creates an environment that suggest that alcohol consumption and intoxication are normal activities
- Advertisement is the main reason for adolescents knowledge of beer, drinking behavior, and intentions to drink
(Beer Advertisement, 2014)
~Biological~
- Seem to influence the way humans respond and metabolize alcohol
- Contribute to neurological dysfunctions
- Repeated use of alcohol can change the body's ability to adapt.
- People may become less sensitive and may need to consume more
- Release of dopamine
(Johnson, 2013)
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Potential Drug Treatments
Sedative
To calm and relax the person being treated
Antinausea
Vitamin B1
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Potential Therapy Treatments
Intervention
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STATISTICS
Reported Being Intoxication In Year of 2010
70% of College Students
(Dombroski, 2005)
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Amy Winehouse
Photo Credit: (Gebhardt, 2007)
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