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By: Paul Anthony I. Baylosis M.D

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defined as patterns of

drinking or using drugs

(prescription and illicit) that
result in harm to a persons
health, well-being,
relationships, and productivity

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A person who abuses drugs and

alcohol is not necessarily an addict

However, abuse of these
substances is a risk factor for
developing an addiction because
continuous abuse can lead to
physical and psychological
dependence

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Binge drinking (consuming five

or more standard drinks in one

session) more than two times is
considered alcohol misuse
Using prescription medication
for non-medical purposes is
classified as
prescription drug abuse.

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Approximately 75 percent of

people who use illicit drugs are

employed, leading to an
increased risk for having an
accident on the job.
Men are more likely to binge drink
than women. The average is 12.7
episodes of binge drinking per
year for men vs. 2.7 episodes per
year for women.

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alcohol and drug abuse can

lead to short-term and longterm health complications.

Men who drink have an
increased risk of developing
cancer in the mouth,
esophagus, liver, and colon

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Both men and women may

develop neurological
problems including
dementia, neuropathy, and
stroke from chronic alcohol
abuse.

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Psychiatric problems like

depression and anxiety are

associated with long-term
abuse of alcohol

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There are no safe levels of

alcohol consumption for

pregnant women, and alcohol
can cause the most harm
when consumed during the
first trimester

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Drinking while pregnant can

cause miscarriage or stillbirth

and lead to the development
of physical and neurological
birth defects in babies

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Certain drugs taken during

pregnancy can cause the child to

be born with a physical
dependence on them and/or
develop withdrawal symptoms.
The most common health
complication associated with
alcohol abuse is liver damage.
Chronic over consumption of
alcohol can lead to the

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Stress is a major factor in the

consumption of drugs and

alcohol. People use them to
reduce anxiety, regulate
emotions, and relieve
emotional pain.

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Almost 50 percent of

people who use drugs and

alcohol have a mental
health disorder. Oftentimes,
substance abuse is an
attempt to self-medicate.

Treatm ent and Prevention

The goal of addiction

recovery programs for drugs,

alcohol andbehavioral
addictionsshould be a
general change in addictive
behaviors

Treatm ent and Prevention

For drugs and alcohol use,

simply ridding the body of

the addictive substance
through detoxification
isn't enough to prevent a
relapse.

Treatm ent and Prevention

For successful long-term

treatment, the program
needs to address the
underlying reasons for
the addictive behavior in
the patient.

Treatm ent and Prevention

Rapid detoxification is a

quick method of ridding the

system of many highly
addictive substances

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