Category: Alcohol

  • Health Professionals Perceptions of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

    Infants with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) symptoms tend to have psychological or physiological deviations. Sometimes over time, cognitive impairments become apparent. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is diagnosed in newborns of women who consumed alcohol while being pregnant upon the presence of special symptoms. It is often difficult to understand how healthcare workers treat such…

  • Impaired Control, Impulsivity, and Alcohol Self-Administration

    The purpose of the study The main purpose of the study done by Vaughan et al. (2019) was to identify the connections between the loss of control in alcohol consumption and impulsive actions with the latest drinking history and intravenous self-administration of alcohol in non-dependent alcohol consumers utilizing the computer-assisted alcohol infusion system (CAIS). The…

  • Anti-Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco Education Programs

    Table of Contents Introduction Education on drug, alcohol, and tobacco use Drug Abuse Resistant Education (DARE) Drawbacks of education programs Overcoming the drawbacks Conclusion Reference Introduction Concerns about drugs, alcohol and tobacco use have existed for a long time. Apart from looking for means to treat those who have suffered from their use, other measures…

  • Alcohol Cessation in Pregnancy

    Maternal-child nursing is a critical field that focuses on the health needs of women during pregnancy and birth. It goes further to empower medical professionals to provide evidence-based care to newborn babies. Professionals in this specialty focus on the psychological, physical, neonatal, and political issues affecting the health outcomes of childbearing women. One of the…

  • Alcoholics Rights for Organ Transplantation

    Table of Contents Introduction General Requirements Family Donors: Ethical Considerations Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Organ transplantation is a medical procedure in which a donor gives up an organ for transplantation into the body of a recipient with the purpose of substituting a damaged or missing organ. The procedure is a significant medical advancement that has…

  • Human Brain. Alcohol Effects on Frontal Lobe Impairment

    Abstract The frontal lobe is the area of the brain of any mammal, which is considered to be the most important brain region in human beings. The frontal lobe is responsible for creative thinking, decision making, categorizing behavior, and other self-expressing activities. The abuse of alcohol is proved by scholars to damage the frontal lobes…

  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Care Planning

    Table of Contents Fact Gathering Goal Definition Plan Development Community Partnerships and Participation Winning Public Support through Public Education Outcomes References Figure 1: Mind Map Fact Gathering Tyler has had Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) since he was born while his mum was an alcoholic addict while pregnant. The most immediate assessment needs include offering…

  • Alcoholism: Analysis of Drinking-Related Disorders

    The article represents a reflection on the drinking problem as well as its social and nursing implications. According to the primary assumptions, it was offered to investigate a connection between shyness and alcohol-addictive problem motives. The tendencies of drinking ill-use were verified every six-month period during two years. The study targeted young citizens since it…

  • Alcohol and Wellness: How Alcohol Affects Human Wellness

    Table of Contents Introduction Wellness Dimensions Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Wellness refers to deliberate actions to live a healthy life by eating or drinking recommended foods and drinks respectively. In addition, it refers to other activities that are associated with healthy living and this includes avoiding all substances or activities that may risk human health…

  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Alcohol Consumption

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, or FASDs, have severe implications for the well-being and health of individuals in all stages of their lives. Symptoms often include low body weight, hyperactivity, poor memory, and coordination, learning disabilities, attention difficulties, speech delays, inadequate reasoning and judgment abilities, issues with…