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Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder Fact Sheet
www.niaaa.nih.govAlcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It encompasses the conditions that some people refer to as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction, and the colloquial term, alcoholism.
Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking
ojjdp.ojp.gova behavior is as pervasive as alcohol use among youth and young adults under age 21, the general public may be tempted to question the emphasis being placed on it. Al-cohol use is often considered a rite of passage, and adults who furnish alcohol to minors often abet this use. This casual attitude ignores the serious consequences of alcohol
American Indians and Alcohol
pubs.niaaa.nih.govalcohol, and more than one-half of adolescent alcohol users use drugs at some level. It is likely that adolescent drug use and adolescent alcohol use have many of the same causes and consequences. Data from school surveys generally indi-cate that drug use is higher among Indian youth compared with non-Indian youth for nearly all drugs and that ...
First Responders: Behavioral Health Concerns, Emergency ...
www.samhsa.govand mental health consequences as a result of work-related exposures to natural or human-caused disasters (Benedek et al., 2007). First responders involved in these occupations are exposed to hazards ... Stanley et al. found that career firefighters reported higher levels of problematic alcohol use and PTSD . as compared to the volunteer ...
Consequences of Alcohol Use in Diabetics
pubs.niaaa.nih.govConsequences of Alcohol Use in Diabetics Nicholas V. Emanuele, M.D., Terrence F. Swade, M.D., and Mary Ann Emanuele, M.D. The hormone insulin, which is produced in the pancreas, is an important regulator of blood sugar levels. In people with diabetes, the pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin (type 1 diabetes)
Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
www.childwelfare.govexperiences (e.g., parental substance use, domestic violence, poverty), which can make it difficult to separate the unique effects of maltreatment (Rosen, Handley, Cicchetti, & Rogosch, 2018). FACTSHEET. April 2019. WHAT’S INSIDE. Physical health consequences Psychological consequences Behavioral consequences Societal consequences Federal ...
Alcohol Use in the United States
www.niaaa.nih.govConsequences of Underage Alcohol Use: • Research indicates that alcohol use during the teenage years could interfere with normal adolescent brain development and increase the risk of developing AUD. In addition, underage drinking contributes to a range of acute consequences, including injuries, sexual assaults,
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
www.drugabuse.govThe Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assess alcohol consumption, drinking behaviors, and alcohol-related problems. Both a clinician-administered version (page 1) and a self-report version of the AUDIT (page 2) are provided. Patients should be encouraged
Alcohol Use and Your Health
www.cdc.govExcessive alcohol use has immediate effects that increase the risk of many harmful health conditions. These are most often the result of binge drinking. Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious problems. Short-term health risks Injuries • Motor vehicle crashes