Alcoholism as a Social Problem

Paper Summary:

The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the negative effects that alcoholism has on the individual, his family and his community. This paper identifies and analyzes the basis for alcoholism on different types of individuals and gives the possible treatments.

Outline:
Introduction
Alcohol Consumption: An Emerging Public and Social Health Issue
Alcohol Consumption and Pregnant Women
Alcohol Consumption and Cognitive Behavior
Family History (FH) of Alcoholism and the Stability of Personality in
Young Adulthood
The Role of Development in the Relation between Personality and Family History of Alcohol
Alcoholism and Older People
Family Stressors and Alcohol Problems
Brief Intervention and Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol Consumption and Psychologist Help
Conclusion

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"Psychologists who are trained and experienced in treating alcohol problems can be helpful in many ways. Before the drinker seeks assistance, a psychologist can guide the family or others in helping to increase the drinker's motivation to change. A psychologist can begin with the drinker by assessing the types and degrees of problems the drinker has experienced. The results of the assessment can offer initial guidance to the drinker about what treatment to seek and help motivate the problem drinker to get treatment. Individuals with drinking problems definitely improve their chances of recovery by seeking help early. Using one or more of several types of psychological therapies, psychologists can help people address psychological issues involved in their problem drinking. A number of these therapies, including cognitive-behavioral coping skills treatment and motivational enhancement therapy, were developed by psychologists."

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