Contents
v Alcohol: What You Don't Know Can Harm You
Resources
v Epidemiology of Alcoholism
v Screening for Alcoholism
v Moderate Drinking
Definition of Moderate Drinking
Benefits of Moderate Drinking
Risks of Moderate Drinking
Conclusion
References
v Alcohol and Women
Conclusion
References
v Are Women More Vulnerable to Alcohol's Effects?
Prevalence of Women's Drinking
Metabolism
Consequences of Alcohol Use
Risk Factors for Women's Alcohol Use
Conclusion
References
v Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Conclusion
References
v Children of Alcoholics
- Alcoholism affects the entire family
- Many people report being exposed to alcoholism in their families
- There is strong evidence that alcoholism tends to run in families
- Children of alcoholics are more at risk for alcoholism and other drug abuse than children of non-alcoholics
- Alcoholism usually has strong negative effects on marital relationships
- Alcoholism is associated with a substantial proportion of human violence, and perpetrators are often under the influence of alcohol
- Based on clinical observations and preliminary research, a relationship between parental alcoholism and child abuse is indicated in a large proportion of child abuse cases
- Children of alcoholics exhibit symptoms of depression and anxiety more than children of non-alcoholics
- Children of alcoholics experience greater physical and mental health problems and higher health care costs than children from non-alcoholic families
- Children of alcoholics score lower on tests measuring verbal ability
- Children of alcoholics often have difficulties in school
- Children of alcoholics have greater difficulty with abstraction and conceptual reasoning
- Children of alcoholics may benefit from adult efforts
- Children can be protected from many problems associated with growing up in an alcoholic family
- Maternal alcohol consumption during any time of pregnancy can cause alcohol-related birth defects or alcohol-related neurological deficits
v Children of Alcoholics: Are They Different?
v Alcohol and Minorities
v Alcohol and the Workplace
v Alcohol and Tobacco
v Alcoholism and Co-occurring Disorders
v Alcohol and Coronary Heart Disease
v Alcohol and the Liver
v Alcohol and Cancer
v Alcohol and AIDS
v Alcohol and Tolerance
v Alcohol and Cognition
v Alcohol and Stress
v Alcohol and Sleep
v Alcohol and Aging
v Drug Awareness Quiz
v A Self-Test for Cocaine Addiction .
v Tell-Tale Signs of Drug Abuse
v Drug Use in America
v Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs in the Workplace
v Why Worry About Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
- What is substance abuse?
- Does it threaten jobs?
- What are the signs of abuse?
- How can it be prevented?
- What can you do?
v Sex Under the Influence of Alcohol and Other Drugs
v Violence and Crime & Alcohol and Other Drugs
v Domestic Violence & Alcohol and Other Drugs
v Cocaine Abuse and Addiction
- What is cocaine?
- What is crack?
- What is the scope of cocaine use in the United States?
- How is cocaine used?
- How does cocaine produce effects?
- What are the short-term effects of cocaine use?
- What are the long-term effects of cocaine use?
- What are the medical complications of cocaine abuse?
- Are cocaine abusers at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B and C?
- What is the effect of maternal cocaine use?
- What treatments are effective for cocaine abusers?
- Where can I get further scientific information about cocaine addiction?
v Heroin Abuse in the United States
v Methamphetamine
v Marijuana
v Dangerous Drugs
v Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
v MDMA (Ecstasy)
v Phencyclidine (PCP)
v Ketamine
v Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
v Methylphenidate (Ritalin®)
v Steroids
v Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol®)
v Inhalants
v Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment
v Frequently Asked Questions
- What is drug addiction treatment?
- Why can't drug addicts quit on their own?
- How effective is drug addiction treatment?
- How long does drug addiction treatment usually last?
- What helps people stay in treatment?
- Is the use of medications like methadone simply replacing one drug addiction with another?
- What role can the criminal justice system play in the treatment of drug addiction?
- How does drug addiction treatment help reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases?
- Where do 12-step or self-help programs fit into drug addiction treatment?
- How can families and friends make a difference in the life of someone needing treatment?
- Is drug addiction treatment worth its cost?
v Drug Addiction Treatment in the United States
- Prison-based treatment programs
- Community-based treatment for criminal justice populations
v Scientifically Based Approaches to Drug Addiction Treatment
v Rate and Duration for Drug Activity Play Major Roles in Drug Abuse, Addiction, and Treatment
v Treatment Methods for Women
Understanding Women Who Use Drugs
Consequences of Drug Use for Women
Drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS
Treatment for Women
Extent of Use
v Lessons from Prevention Research
v Effectiveness of Drug Abuse Treatment
Four Common Types of Drug Abuse Treatment
Highlights From the Study
Keeping Patients in Treatment
Sources
v Brief Intervention for Alcohol Problems
Screening for Alcohol Problems
Common Elements of Brief Intervention
Feedback of person risk
Responsibility of the patient
Advice to change
Menu of ways to reduce drinking
Empathetic counseling style
Self-efficacy or optimism of the patient
Establishing a drinking goal
Follow-up
Timing
Effectiveness of Brief Intervention
For non-alcohol-dependent patients
For alcohol-dependent patients
Conclusion
References