Definition of alcoholism

[Coach]

My mother is a recovering one, so of course everyone in our family is under suspicion. Plus, she lives with us.
I drink..maybe once or twice a week after work with co- workers..I don't get hammered, I don't do shots. One to 3 is my limit. I would like to spend Sundays sitting and watching football with a few frosty ones. I get drunk maybe once or twice a month weekends only. It never interferes with my work. My mother insists that I am an alcoholic. Mind you, this is the same woman I believe needs to be in a home.

[Dr Steve]

My mother is a recovering one, so of course everyone in our family is under suspicion. Plus, she lives with us.
I drink..maybe once or twice a week after work with co- workers..I don't get hammered, I don't do shots. One to 3 is my limit. I would like to spend Sundays sitting and watching football with a few frosty ones. I get drunk maybe once or twice a month weekends only. It never interferes with my work. My mother insists that I am an alcoholic. Mind you, this is the same woman I believe needs to be in a home.

Alcoholism is basically described as the continued use of alcohol despite negative consequences. This is a very vague and broad definition, and it's that way on purpose. Clinicians feel that the definition needs to be broad so that it's sensitive, i.e., catches all those who are truly alcoholic, even if a few people who somehow aren't are included.

There are some screening tests for alcoholism, the CAGE questionnaire being the most common:

Two "yes" responses indicate that the respondent should be investigated further. The questionnaire asks the following questions:

1. Have you ever felt you needed to Cut down on your drinking?
2. Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
3. Have you ever felt Guilty about drinking?
4. Have you ever felt you needed a drink first thing in the morning (Eye-opener) to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?

Your primary care provider can give you more information on Alcoholism; it does tend to cluster in families, though it's still not certain whether it's genetic, cultural, or a combination of both (likely).

good luck, bro!


your pal,



steve

[Coach]

No to all of the prelims...but my mum is a bit of a alcho rehab nazi...everyone has it! EVERYONE!

[jackportd]

Definition
The essential feature of alcohol abuse is the maladaptive use of alcohol with recurrent and significant adverse consequences related to its repeated use. Alcoholism is the popular term for two disorders, alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. The hallmarks of both these disorders involve repeated life problems that can be directly attributed to the use of alcohol. Both these disorders can have serious consequences, affecting an individual's health and personal life, as well as having an impact on society at large.

Description
The effects of alcoholism are quite far-reaching. Alcohol affects every body system, causing a wide range of health problems. Some such problems include poor nutrition, memory disorders, difficulty with balance and walking, liver disease (including cirrhosis and hepatitis), high blood pressure, muscle weakness (including the heart), heart rhythm disturbances, anemia, clotting disorders, decreased immunity to infections, gastrointestinal inflammation and irritation, acute and chronic problems with the pancreas, low blood sugar, high blood fat content, interference with reproductive fertility, and weakened bones.
On a personal level, alcoholism results in marital and other relationship difficulties, depression, unemployment, child abuse, and general family dysfunction.
Alcoholism causes or contributes to a variety of severe social problems including homelessness, murder, suicide, injury, and violent crime. Alcohol is a contributing factor in at least 50% of all deaths from motor vehicle accidents. In fact, about 100, 000 deaths occur each year due to the effects of alcohol, of which 50% are due to injuries of some sort. According to a recent special report prepared for the U.S. Congress by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the impact of alcohol on society, including violence, traffic accidents, lost work productivity, and premature death, costs our nation an estimated $185 billion annually. In addition, it is estimated that approximately one in four children (19 million children or 29 percent of children up to 17 years of age) is exposed at some time to familial alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, or both. Furthermore, it has been estimated that approximately 18 percent of adults experience an episode of alcohol abuse or dependence a some time during their lives.

[Suspect Chin]

3. Have you ever felt Guilty about drinking?


How about feeling guilty about something you did while drinking, not feeling guilty because you drank?

I think I just added a number 4 to the list: Have you ever seen a CAGE questionnaire and tried to misinterpret a question to avoid answering yes?

[disneyspy]

How about feeling guilty about something you did while drinking, not feeling guilty because you drank?

I think I just added a number 4 to the list: Have you ever seen a CAGE questionnaire and tried to misinterpret a question to avoid answering yes?

yes

[boobieman]

Alcoholism is basically described as the continued use of alcohol despite negative consequences. This is a very vague and broad definition, and it's that way on purpose. Clinicians feel that the definition needs to be broad so that it's sensitive, i.e., catches all those who are truly alcoholic, even if a few people who somehow aren't are included.

There are some screening tests for alcoholism, the CAGE questionnaire being the most common:

Two "yes" responses indicate that the respondent should be investigated further. The questionnaire asks the following questions:

1. Have you ever felt you needed to Cut down on your drinking?
2. Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
3. Have you ever felt Guilty about drinking?
4. Have you ever felt you needed a drink first thing in the morning (Eye-opener) to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?

Your primary care provider can give you more information on Alcoholism; it does tend to cluster in families, though it's still not certain whether it's genetic, cultural, or a combination of both (likely).

good luck, bro!


your pal,



steve

Damn 3 of 4 yeses..I think I better just stop feeling guilty about it.. I just say I think I am functional...or am I financial...one or the other.

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