Scheme for Prevention of Alcoholism And Substance (Drugs) Abuse
Prevention of alcoholism
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ALCOHOLISM
Alcoholism is a chronic, often progressive disease in which a person craves alcohol and drinks despite repeated alcohol related problems (like losing a job or a relationship).
Alcoholism involves a physical dependence on alcohol, but other factors include genetic, psychological, and cultural influences
What is alcoholism?
ALCOHOL
By pharmacological definition “alcohol is a drug and may be classified as a sedative , tranquilizer , hypnotic or anesthetic , depending upon the quantity consumed”.
The consumption is 2 liters per person a year. However, patterns of consumption vary. Kerala, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Goa and the North-Eastern States have a much higher proportion of alcohol consumption.
BURDEN OF ALCOHOLISM
The population groups at high risk are those undergoing rapid socioeconomic and cultural changes and under peer pressure, they view alcohol as a symbol of prestige and social status.
Studies by Alcohol & Drug Information Centre (ADIC)-India shows an alarming increase in alcohol consumption among adolescents and youth during the last 20 years.
The average age of initiation to alcohol in Kerala which was 19 years in1986 has come down to 14 years in 2006.
AGE OF INITIATION
Drinking by yourself or in secret Craving alcohol, in early hours Not being able to control the amount you drink Blackouts (not remembering events or conversations) Becoming irritable when you can' t get a drink at your
regular time Having legal problems or an inability to sustain a
relationship or a job Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating,
shakiness, and anxiety, when you stop drinking Needing more alcohol to feel its effects Liver disease
SYMPTOMS
Family history of alcohol abuse. Having 2 or more adverse events during
childhood Beginning to drink early, by age 16 or sooner Drinking more than 1 - 2 drinks per day Smoking cigarettes (particularly teenagers) Being under a lot of stress Having a pre-existing psychiatric disorder
(such as depression or anxiety) Men have higher rates of alcoholism than
women Broken homes
RISK FACTORS
Physiological –Cardio myopathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Gastritis , peptic ulcer , liver cirrhosis , pancreatitis, Ca of mouth , Pharynx, liver
Psychological – Loss of inhibitionOver talkativenessLess self control, suicidal tendency
Social - family disintegration, poor work performance, Anti social
behavior, poor interpersonal relation Economical - Poverty , wastage of
national wealth
EFFECTS
EVENTUALLY…..
PREVENTION
TERTIARYSECONDARYPRIMARY
PRIMARY PREVENTIONEducational Approach –
Programs for children ,risk groupElectronic MediaTarget group intervention
Legal ApproachControl of production and saleRaising prices and taxesRaising of minimum ageBan advertisement available centers
low use of alcohol contentimprove mental health and coping mech to stressparents to be Role Model for their children
Early Diagnosis
Adequate Treatmentof withdrawal symptomsof addiction-(physiological, psychological and
social)of complications –(depression ,anxiety ,vitamin
deficiency, cirrhosis)
Post de-toxication counselling & Follow up
Change in Envt.at home , college ,work place..
SECONDARY PREVENTION
Started in 1935-Robert Hall Brook Smith
William Griffin Wilson An international fellowship
of men and women who once had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, nondenominational and apolitical
ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS
A.A. members share their experience with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem; they give "sponsorship" to the alcoholic coming from any source.
The A.A. programme, set forth in 12 Steps, offers the alcoholic a way to develop a satisfying life without alcohol.
This programme is discussed at A.A. group meetings.
It includes treatment and rehabilitationAfter care programs
Vocational guidance
Counseling
Recreation.
TERITIARY PREVENTION
THINK B4 U DRINK…
THANK YOU