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This paper shall review alcoholism among police officers. In particular, the paper looks at the correlation between occupational stress and alcoholism and what police departments can do to mitigate the spread of alcoholism among its officers. Along the way, the next several pages also looks at how alcoholism among police officers impacts local communities and tears at the fabric of police families; the paper then suggests what educational and diversionary approaches should be put in place in order to thwart alcoholism from becoming an insuperable problem that can ruin lives and drive a wedge between police/community relations.

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Abstract
The paper examines alcoholism in the workplace. The writer proposes that choosing to overcome alcoholism is of vital importance, not only for the welfare of the alcoholic and his or her coworkers, but for his or her family and society as a whole. The paper discusses how this chronic disorder, which is characterized by alcohol dependence, frequent excessive drinking, the development of withdrawal symptoms when alcohol intake is reduced, and a decreased ability to function in society or the workplace, is a problem of epidemic proportions in America.

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"Everyone agrees that alcoholism in the workplace is a significant problem, and that choosing to overcome alcoholism is of vital importance, not only for the welfare of the alcoholic and his or her coworkers."

Tags:alcoholism, at, work

Abstract
This paper discusses the view of most medical and social-work professionals that alcoholism is a learned behavior. The paper explores the phenomenon of alcoholism as a condition that is partly learned (i.e. the result of freely engaged choices) and partly genetic.

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"Fashions change in nearly everything including the popular and medical opinions about alcoholism. A half-century ago most people including medical professionals as well as alcoholics themselves believed that alcoholism was a question of free will. People became alcoholics because they chose to drink and did not have the moral or emotional or psychological ability to stop drinking. Over the past several decades ideas about the root causes of alcoholism changed substantially as the pendulum swung from one extreme i e alcoholism is..."

Tags:alcoholism, treatment, genetics

Abstract
This paper discusses the definition and prevalence of alcoholism. The author points out the short term and long term physical, psychological, and social effects of alcoholism. The paper relates the prognosis if the condition goes untreated.

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"Hester and Miller define alcoholism as a disease that includes craving for alcohol and continued drinking despite repeated alcohol-related problems e. g. losing a job, getting arrested, etc.. Alcoholism is also said to include ..."

Tags:alcoholism, effects, prognosis

Abstract
This paper describes the devastating effects that alcohol has on the human body as well as some of the reasons why people drink excessively. The paper cites evidence that alcoholism is a disease and not simply a lack of willpower.

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"This paper will show that alcoholism is a disease and not just something people do because they want to. It will show why people drink and the effects drinking too much alcohol has on them. Alcoholism is a chronic disease in which people have a craving for alcohol which they cannot control. They cannot stop drinking even when it causes them serious harm such as medical problems, loss of their job, and automobile crashes. No one knows what causes people to drink but studies have..."

Tags:alcoholism, long-term effects

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The paper presents the thesis that alcoholism is a multi-causal disease that has both physiological and psychological components.

Tags:psychology, of, alcoholism

Abstract
This paper briefly explores the symptoms and treatment of alcoholism.

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"Some common signs of alcoholism in the early stages are constant drinking for relief of personal problems, an increase in a person's tolerance for alcohol, onset of memory lapses while drinking, and an urgent longing for the first drink. A physical dependence first appears with early morning tremors and agitation that require a drink for relief. As an alcoholic progresses into the late stages, drinking bouts are usually very frequent. There is an acute withdrawal syndrome when drinking ceases. This includes tremors, hallucinations, confusion, and rapid heartbeat (Winter). " Nearly one-fourth of all persons admitted to general hospitals have alcohol problems (sic) are undiagnosed alcoholics being treated for their consequences of their drinking" ("Alcoholism and Alcohol"). "

Tags:alcoholism, drugs

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In this article, the writer discusses the medical and sociological models of alcoholism, its causes and effects, and interventions. The writer argues that the effects of the problem are social in nature and both models are useful in identifying causes.

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"Although a majority of Americans enjoy drinking and successive generations have incorporated some type of alcohol use into their lives many have found it also to be a source of health problems addiction social disruption and personal tragedy. Indeed there is evidence that perhaps ... million Americans or about one in every adults have some type of drinking problem while about .... million are actual full-blown alcoholics. As some researchers have suggested alcoholism can be viewed through several theoretical lenses including the sociological lens ..."

Tags:alcoholism, nature and nurture, medical and sociological models

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An article on the effects of parental alcoholism on the development of the child.

Tags:effects, parental, alcoholism

Abstract
This study examines the link between post traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism/addiction. The author proposes a quantitative correlation analysis of the relationship between PTSD and alcoholism be conducted to identify the influence of trauma on subsequent alcohol abuse in patients varying in age from 13-70. A survey of the literature available on PTSD and alcohol/substance abuse on patients is conducted leading to a conclusion that a direct relationship does exist between post traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism. This conclusion coincides with a large body of evidence and prior studies which link the prevalence of traumatic disorders with alcohol and substance abuse as well as relapse from treatment programs.
Abstract
Narrative
Introduction
Background to the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Methods
Literature Review
Alcoholism and Post traumatic Stress Disorder: Overview
PTSD and Co-morbidity of Alcoholism: The Role of Trauma
Childhood Abuse and Gender Differences in PTSD
Association Between Alcoholism and Emotion
Genetic and Environmental Influences
Models of Assessment/Conclusions
References

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"Studies suggest that the use of alcohol or other drugs may provide patients dealing with trauma with a temporary distraction and relief from the thoughts, feelings and negative emotions associated with the event (ISTSS, 2003) and that substance abuse is generally chronic because the relief provided is only temporary in nature. Further there is evidence to suggest that alcohol abuse may be utilized as a means of self medication against traumatic memories and experiences (ISTSS, 2003; Thornton, 2003).
Given this information it is critical to examine whether or not a specific relationship exists between substance abuse and PTSD in order to identify treatment methods that are most likely to benefit patients demonstrating co morbid existence of PTSD and substance abuse problems. "

Tags:alcohol, abuse, depression