Alcohol Addiction by Hector Martel https://padlet.com/341037927/w1adlj0jrge0tav1 Grade 10 Careers en-us 2023-02-13 20:12:50 UTC 2023-02-16 15:24:42 UTC hello@padlet.com 341037927 https://padlet.com/341037927/w1adlj0jrge0tav1/wish/2480218142   A relapsing chronic disorder with compulsive alcohol consumption, the loss of control when consuming and a negative emotional state when it is no longer available.
(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2021)
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  • Having a desire to stop or decrease drinking but being unable to do so
  • Developing a tolerance for alcohol (i.e., needing more alcohol over time to match the feelings from earlier use)
  • Experiencing cravings for alcohol when not drinking
  • Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not drinking (e.g., cravings, sweating, shaking, and nausea)
  • Having to drink to feel better
  • Mental Illness
  • Can lead to high blood pressure, cardiac problems or liver failure
(American Addiction Centers, 2019)

Signs include:

  • Declining to engage in social activities or hobbies that used to be of interest
  • Using alcohol in high-risk situations, such as while swimming or driving
  • Devoting significant time and resources to drinking
  • Facing problems at work, home, or school because of alcohol use
  • Continuing to use alcohol even when it is leading to social, physical, relationship, and personal problems
(American Addiction Centers, 2019)

Precursors include:

  • Stress relief
  • Family history
  • Mental health
  • Unsupervised underage drinking
  • Traumatic experiences
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Increased drinking over time
(Compassion Behavioral Health, 2021)
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  • Slowed reaction times
  • Blackouts
  • Trouble with motor coordination or an inability to walk properly
  • Impaired judgment and risk-taking without full consideration of the consequences
  • Memory impairment or memory lapses
  • Slurred speech
  • Self harm
(Alcohol and Mental Health, 2022)

Socially:

  •  Social skills worsen
  • Friendlier to strangers
  • More violent 
  • Affects coordination, vision
  • speech
(Social Consequences of Alcohol Abuse, 2023)

Emotionally/Mentally:
Changes chemicals in your brain which can lead to:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Anger
  • Slower brain processing 
  • Self harm/suicide 
(Alcohol and Mental Health, 2022)
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How to help someone else:

  • Therapy
  • Yoga/meditation
  • Hold them accountable
  • Listen to them
  • Support and spend time with them
(Physical Activity & Amenities | Addiction Recovery, 2020)
]]> 2023-02-15 16:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/341037927/w1adlj0jrge0tav1/wish/2483710239 Greenstone (https://greenestone.net/) 341037927 https://padlet.com/341037927/w1adlj0jrge0tav1/wish/2483710736 2023-02-15 16:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/341037927/w1adlj0jrge0tav1/wish/2483710736 341037927 https://padlet.com/341037927/w1adlj0jrge0tav1/wish/2483714655 Greenstone is a rehab center in Muskoka, Ontario. They have accommodations like a gym, pool, sport courts like tennis, trails, 40 acres of land. There goal is to help you reach your goal, which is sobriety and wellness. They have a 30-90 day program where they help you with different activities that include:
  • Therapy(Group, individual, family)
  • Yoga/meditation
  • Nature therapy
  • Exercising
  • Evidence based practices
(Physical Activity & Amenities | Addiction Recovery, 2020)

Day in a patients life include daily exercise, being outdoor, whether for exercise, or connecting through therapy, relaxing, eating at least three healthy, provided meals.
(Physical Activity & Amenities | Addiction Recovery, 2020)
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American Addiction Centers. (2019). Alcoholism: Symptoms and Signs. American Addiction Centers. https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcoholism-treatment/symptoms-and-signs
Compassion Behavioral Health. (2021, October 1). 10 Common Causes of Alcoholism. Compassion Behavioral Health. https://compassionbehavioralhealth.com/blog/10-common-causes-of-alcoholism/
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (2021). The Cycle of Alcohol Addiction. Www.niaaa.nih.gov. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/cycle-alcohol-addiction
Physical Activity & Amenities | Addiction Recovery. (2020). GreeneStone. https://greenestone.net/centre-amenities/physical-activity-wellness/
Social Consequences of Alcohol Abuse. (2023). Alcohol Abuse. https://www.alcoholabuse.com/info/effects-of-alcohol-abuse/social-consequences-alcohol-abuse/
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