This document discusses alcohol dependence and addiction. It begins by noting that alcohol addiction among youth is increasing. It then outlines the stages of addiction from initiation to dependence. It describes the tremendous negative impacts of alcohol dependence on physical and mental health as well as relationships and finances. It discusses preventive measures that can be taken at home, school, work and through legislation to curb alcohol abuse and addiction. The conclusion emphasizes that reducing alcohol harm requires tailored policies and monitoring systems in different societies.

1. ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE AND
MANAGEMENT
ALCOHOL ADDICTION
AMONG THE YOU TH IS
AN INCREASING TREND
IN THE MODERN ERA.

2. ALCOHOLADDICTION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE
WHICH OUR WORLD FACES TODAY MUST BE TACKLE
DOWN.
FOCUSES
 STAGES OF ADDICTION
 ITS IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS,
FAMILIES…
 PREVENTIVE MEASURES INORDER TO
TACKLE THIS ISSUE

3. WHAT IS ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE…?
 SERIOUS FORM OF DRINKING PROBLEM,
UNCONTROLLABLE DESIRE TO DRINK.
 ALCOHOL DEPENDENT PEOPLE
EXPERIENCES TREMENDOUS NEGATIVE
IMPACT ON THEIR PHYSICALAS WELLAS
MENTAL STATE OF BEING.
 THEY EXPERIENCE WITHDRAWL
SYMPTOMS IF THEY STOP.

4. STAGES OF ADDICTION
1. INITIATION
FIRST TIME USE: BEFORE REACHING ADULTHOOD
EVERY DAY APPROXIEMATELY 4,220 PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 USE
ALCOHOL FOR THE FIRST TIME( WHO,SURVEY 2013)
ADOLESCENTS OR TEENAGERS TRY DRUGS OR ALCOHOL
 OUT OF CURIOSITY
 PEER GROUP PRESSURE
 LACK OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE PREFRONTAL CORTEX
 DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND SO ON.

5. 2. EXPERIMENTATION
THIS STAGE BEGINS WHEN THEY START TO
USE ALCOHOL IN SPECIFIC SITUATION,
EXAMPLE: TEENS IN PARTY ATMOSPHERE,
OR ADULTS IN TIMES OF PARTICULAR
STRESS.
3. REGULAR USE
IN THIS STAGE ALCOHOL USE IS MORE
FREQUENT IN THEM.
THERE MAY BE WORRIES ABOUT LOOSING
THEIR ALCOHOL OR DRUGS SOURCE, SINCE
ITS USE HAS BECOME TIED TO THE IDEA OF
ESCAPING NEGATIVE EMOTIONS OR
SITUATIONS.

6. 4. PROBLEM/RISKY USE
ALCOHOL USE AT THIS POINT HAS BEGUN TO
TAKE A NEGATIVE ROLE IN THEIR LIFE. THEIR
PERFORMANCE AT WORK OR SCHOOL MAY BE
SUFFERING AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH
OTHERS TOO.
RISKY USE/PROBLEM THREATENS THEIR
SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS TOO.

7. 5. DEPENDENCE
THREE STEPS TO DEPENDENCE
 TOLERENCE: WHEN THEY REQUIRE MORE ALCOHOL OR MORE OF
THEM DRUGS/ALCOHOL OF CHOICE TO ACHIEVE THE SAME
‘HIGH’.
 PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE: WHEN GOING WITH OUT DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL ELICITS A WITHDRAWAL RESPONSE.
 PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE: WHEN THEY EXPERIENCE DRUG
CARVINGS, A HIGH RATE OF ALCOHOL USE AND USING AGAIN
AFTER ATTEMPTING TO QUIT.
6. ALCOHOL USE DISORDER
 THEY CANNOT FACE LIFE WITH OUT ALCOHOL/DRUGS.
 THEY CANNOT CONTROL THEIR USE.
 THEY AVOID FRIENDS AND FAMILY
 THEY HAVE GIVEN UP THE ACTIVITIES WHICH THEY USED TO ENJOY
ALCOHOL USE DISORDER IS MORE THAN ITS SYMPTOMS IT IS A
CHRONIC DISEASE

8. IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS
RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS(CAN DESTROY MARITAL
RELATIOSHIP,FAMILY RELATIONSHIP)
SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILIES ARE DISRUPTED
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY
CHILDREN MAY RESPOND TO ALCOHOLABUSE AT
HOME IN FOLLOWING MANNERS
 FAIL IN THE CLASSES
 ENGAGE IN RISKY BEHAVIORS
 BE UNABLE TO MAKE OR BOND WITH FRIENDS
 STEAL/ OR BECOME VIOLENT OR AGGRESSIVE
 MANIFEST PHYSICAL ILLNESS
 SUFFER DEPRESSION, EVEN SUCIDAL THOUGHTS AND SO ON

9. PREVENTIVE MEASURES
ALCOHOL PREVENTION EFFORTS IN YOUNG PEOPLE
AT HOME
 TEACH TEENAGERS HOW TO AVOID ALCOHOL AND SAY NO
 DISCUSS IMPORANT FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOL
 COMMUNICATE IMPORTANT FACT ABOUT ALCOHOL AND
ENFORCE THEM CONSISTENTLY
 MONITER ALCOHOL USE AT HOME
TALK ABOUT WAYS TO DEAL WITH PEER PREASURE
AT SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
 USE INTRACTIVE TEACHING TO EDUCATE YOUTH ABOUT
DANGERS OF DRINKING
 INVOLVES PARENTS AND COMMUNITY IN ALCOHOLISM
PREVENTION INTAITIVE FOR YOUTH

10.  PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL ABUSE IN OLDER
ADULTS
 EDUCATE OLDER ADULTS ABOUT THE FACTS ON AGEING AND
HOW TO AVOID ALCOHOL POISIONING
 TALK ABOUT HOW PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OVER THE COUNTER
MEDICATION AND CAUSE DEADLY COMPLICATIONS
 WORK PLACE STRATEGIES
 ALCOHOL PREVENTION PROGRAMS AT THE WORK PLACE
 ENCOURAGEMENT OF GROUP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SPORTS
RATHER THAN SOCAILIZING WITH COLLEAGUES OVER DRINKS
 LAWS AND LEGISLATION
 LEGISLATION CONTROLLING AVALIBILITY (HOURS OF SALES)
 INCREASE PRICES OF ALCOHOL DRINKS THROUGH TAXATION
 ENACTMENT OF STRICT LAWS REGARDING ALCOHOL
CONCEPTION WHILE DRIVING

11. CONCLUSION
Harmful Consequences Of Alcoholism Are Diverse And
Widespread, From A Global Perspective In order To Reduce
The Harm Caused By Alcohol, Policies Need To Be Taken In
To Account Specific Situation In Different Societies.
National Monitoring Systems Need To Be Developed To
Keep Track Of Alcohol Consumption And Its Consequences
And To Raise Awareness Amongst The Public And Policy
Makers.

12. BY
LIBIN JO MATHEW