Alcoholism and alcohol abuse

easyguy · 12-07-2006, 05:21 PM

If you know of someone who suffers from alcoholism or is alcohol abusive, please do the right thing and help them get over it. In the crazy world we live in today, being a liability is all too common. The last thing anyone wants is to see someone destroy one's life with the potential of tearing apart someone else's through carelessness or blurred inhibitions.

Alcoholism is a diease in which the user has a constant craving for alcohol. Alcohol is a depressent that affects the body in so many ways. Anything from cardiomyopathy, which destroys the heart muscles, to fatty liver (and eventually cirrhosis), which deteriorates the liver, to significantly increasing your likelihood of doing something stupid like killing yourself (and others) in a car accident. Alcohol has a tremendous affect on the immune system. It does not get digested, so it goes straight into the blood stream, which influences the way the major orgrans operate. You may not see the damage done early on, but over time it can become shockingly clear.

For women who are pregnant, drinking alcohol altogether increases the risk of the child having FAS, or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which is the leading cause of mental retardation among children. Thus, drinking excessively while pregnant skyrockets the potential for it to develop. If you truely care about the health and well-being of your child, you will do whatever it takes to ensure that any serious health problems do not come up.

Alcohol abuse, which stems from binge drinking, is equally as dangerous as alcoholism. Many users who abuse alcohol are using it as an outlet as a result of stress, anxiety, or negative emotions like feeling powerless. It is a terrible way to deal with problems. It only creates more problems, not only for the user, but for his or her loved ones and friends.

With the holiday season in session, it is even more important to watch out for things like this. There are more car accidents due to being intoxicated during the holiday season than during any other time of the year. Please, be responsible.

Happy Holidays!

BornToResist · 12-07-2006, 06:21 PM

If only it was that easy...

dogheadma · 12-07-2006, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by easyguy

Alcohol abuse, which stems from binge drinking, is equally as dangerous as alcoholism. Many users who abuse alcohol are using it as an outlet as a result of stress, anxiety, or negative emotions like feeling powerless. It is a terrible way to deal with problems. It only creates more problems, not only for the user, but for his or her loved ones and friends.

Happy Holidays!

That's why it's so undyingly popular, when used responsibly and in moderation, it's an emotional salve. Much safer than many prescribed drugs.

But I realize what the main point of your post is. It's a very important one and cannot be overemphasized. Always be responsible and no matter what, in all cases:

DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE.

12-07-2006, 05:21 PM	#1
easyguy Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Gender: Male Age: 23 Posts: 1,883	Alcoholism and alcohol abuse If you know of someone who suffers from alcoholism or is alcohol abusive, please do the right thing and help them get over it. In the crazy world we live in today, being a liability is all too common. The last thing anyone wants is to see someone destroy one's life with the potential of tearing apart someone else's through carelessness or blurred inhibitions. Alcoholism is a diease in which the user has a constant craving for alcohol. Alcohol is a depressent that affects the body in so many ways. Anything from cardiomyopathy, which destroys the heart muscles, to fatty liver (and eventually cirrhosis), which deteriorates the liver, to significantly increasing your likelihood of doing something stupid like killing yourself (and others) in a car accident. Alcohol has a tremendous affect on the immune system. It does not get digested, so it goes straight into the blood stream, which influences the way the major orgrans operate. You may not see the damage done early on, but over time it can become shockingly clear. For women who are pregnant, drinking alcohol altogether increases the risk of the child having FAS, or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which is the leading cause of mental retardation among children. Thus, drinking excessively while pregnant skyrockets the potential for it to develop. If you truely care about the health and well-being of your child, you will do whatever it takes to ensure that any serious health problems do not come up. Alcohol abuse, which stems from binge drinking, is equally as dangerous as alcoholism. Many users who abuse alcohol are using it as an outlet as a result of stress, anxiety, or negative emotions like feeling powerless. It is a terrible way to deal with problems. It only creates more problems, not only for the user, but for his or her loved ones and friends. With the holiday season in session, it is even more important to watch out for things like this. There are more car accidents due to being intoxicated during the holiday season than during any other time of the year. Please, be responsible. Happy Holidays! __________________ "You can only give away what you already have inside yourself." -Anonymous

12-07-2006, 06:21 PM	#2
BornToResist Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Gender: Female Posts: 1,846	If only it was that easy... __________________ “Wisdom is nothing more than healed pain.” - Robert Gary Lee