As a result of alcohol abuse, children and other family members are being mistreated. ... Alcoholics are causing spousal abuse, and in some case, even death. ... One result of alcohol abuse is child maltreatment. Parental alcohol abusers can become very violent and say things that children do not need to hear. ... Children of alcoholics receive mixed messages, inconsistency, unpredictability, betrayal, and sometimes physical and sexual abuse from their parents. ...

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All drugs of abuse, such as nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana, primarily affect the brain's limbic system. ... Besides hurting their bodies and their brains many drug abusers damage their children as well. ... The most important fact is that, children whose parent's abuse alcohol or drugs are almost three times more likely to be verbally, physically or sexually abused; and four times more likely than other children to be neglected. ... Here are some ways parents are encouraged to help their children stay clear of drug abuse. ... Examples of failed or dead Drug abusers will make kids...

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All drugs of abuse, such as nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana, primarily affect the brain's limbic system. ... Besides hurting their bodies and their brains many drug abusers damage their children as well. ... The most important fact is that, children whose parent's abuse alcohol or drugs are almost three times more likely to be verbally, physically or sexually abused; and four times more likely than other children to be neglected. ... Here are some ways parents are encouraged to help their children stay clear of drug abuse. ... Examples of failed or dead Drug abusers will make kids...

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All drugs of abuse, such as nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana, primarily affect the brain's limbic system. ... Besides hurting their bodies and their brains many drug abusers damage their children as well. ... The most important fact is that, children whose parent's abuse alcohol or drugs are almost three times more likely to be verbally, physically or sexually abused; and four times more likely than other children to be neglected. ... Here are some ways parents are encouraged to help their children stay clear of drug abuse. ... Examples of failed or dead Drug abusers will make kids...

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All drugs of abuse, such as nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana, primarily affect the brain's limbic system. ... Besides hurting their bodies and their brains many drug abusers damage their children as well. ... The most important fact is that, children whose parent's abuse alcohol or drugs are almost three times more likely to be verbally, physically or sexually abused; and four times more likely than other children to be neglected. ... Here are some ways parents are encouraged to help their children stay clear of drug abuse. ... Examples of failed or dead Drug abusers will make kids...

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• Grade Level: High School

All drugs of abuse, such as nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana, primarily affect the brain's limbic system. ... Besides hurting their bodies and their brains many drug abusers damage their children as well. ... The most important fact is that, children whose parent's abuse alcohol or drugs are almost three times more likely to be verbally, physically or sexually abused; and four times more likely than other children to be neglected. ... Here are some ways parents are encouraged to help their children stay clear of drug abuse. ... Examples of failed or dead Drug abusers will make kids...

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All drugs of abuse, such as nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana, primarily affect the brain's limbic system. ... Besides hurting their bodies and their brains many drug abusers damage their children as well. ... The most important fact is that, children whose parent's abuse alcohol or drugs are almost three times more likely to be verbally, physically or sexually abused; and four times more likely than other children to be neglected. ... Here are some ways parents are encouraged to help their children stay clear of drug abuse. ... Examples of failed or dead Drug abusers will make kids...

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Alcohol is liquid distilled product of fermented fruits, grains and vegetables used as solvent, antiseptic and sedative moderate potential for abuse. ... You probably know why alcohol is abused some reasons are relaxation, sociability, and cheap high. ... Alcohol is often used by substance abusers to enhance the effects of other drugs. Alcohol continues to be the most frequently abused substance among young adults. ... Alcohol abuse is a pattern of problem drinking that results in health consequences, social, problems, or both. ...

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In this paper I plan on discussing many factors of alcoholism and alcohol abuse. ... Every year there are increasing numbers of families being destroyed, children being abused, and people being sexually assaulted associated with alcoholism. ... A lot of sexual harassments and sexual assaults happen while an assailant is under the influence of alcohol. ... Vandalism, unwanted sexual encounters, interrupted sleep and studying are all effects of other peoples use of alcohol. ... What are not obvious are the effects of alcohol abuse in our future. ...

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Although alcohol is generally seen as a harmless substance in our society, it is in reality a very damaging, addictive, and commonly abused drug. ... Alcohol also has a direct affect on sexual relations. It is a common misconception that drinking alcohol will increase sexual performance, when it actually increases the desire, but takes away from the performance. ... Child neglect and abuse are also very common in families where alcohol abuse is a problem. ... There is a close link between alcohol abuse and depression. ...

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It is not rare to encounter physical, mental or sexual abuse within a alcohol based family. ... Children are more likely to develop psychological problems, suffer physical and sexual abuse and neglect. ... Often times, alcoholics have a tendency to abuse their children and their spouse. ... Although alcohol-related disorders can strike anyone, poverty and physical or sexual abuse also increase the odds. ... It is proven that substance abuse can be passed from generation to generation. ...

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(National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.) ... Many college students do not take the detrimental impact of alcohol abuse among our nation's young people seriously. ... Vomiting and littering in public places is a common aftereffect of alcohol abuse. ... Excessive drinking also contributes to fights and sexual violence. It is estimated that, each year, 600,000 college students aged 18 to 24 are victims of alcohol-related sexual assault or date rape. ...

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Underage drinkers account for one-fourth of the nations alcohol consumption according to a synopsis sponsored by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (Reaves). ... The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) found that overall alcohol use among teens involved 48% of girls and 52% of boys. ... Behavior problems that come along with drinking include violence, risky sexual behavior, poor school performance, suicide, homicide, sexual assault, vandalism, and property damage (Bonnie 60). ... Older teens who drink are seven times more likely to have intercourse than te...

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Throughout the novel, there are a lot of sexual references that are not allowed in many houses and religions. ... Another topic that could lead a parent to banning this novel is abuse. ... The abuse varies from physical to alcohol abuse. ... " (16) The physical abuse is a result of Rowdys fathers alcoholic abuse. The purpose of abuse in this novel is to show how the adults cope with their struggles. ...

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Illegalizing alcohol in the United states impedes innocent people from being in danger of an alcoholic because it decreases the chances of driving to a certain destination intoxicated, decreases the major role alcohol plays in more than half the automobile accidents, and diminishes domestic violence such as sexual harassment and rape. ... The only events with greater psychological impact on children are sexual and physical abuse. Domestic violence is a common consequence of alcohol abuse. For women, the most serious risk factor for injury from domestic violence may be a history of alcohol abus...

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Through accounts from battered and formerly schoolboys, alcohol violence is now understood to include a range of behaviors - physical, sexual, economic, emotional and psychological abuse. ... Such an approach identifies battering either as a symptom of alcohol abuse or addiction or as an addiction itself. ... Alcoholism treatment alone will address the abuse adequately. Weak people are "co-dependent" and thus contribute to the continuation of abuse. ... In the cases in which battered people report that the level of physical abuse decreases, they often report a corresponding increase in ot...

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Kathleen Fackelmann, of USA Today, states that many college students "drink enough to put themselves at risk for poor grades, car accidents, injuries, fights, sexual assaults, and sexually transmitted diseases" (par. 5). ... Students come to Valdosta State to get a degree but often get sidetracked because of alcohol abuse. ...

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Severe consequences can occur when adolescents use or abuse alcohol if they are not addressed in a timely manner. Binge drinking, health illness, court cost, jail time and fees are among the money consequences that occur when adolescents use or abuse alcohol. ... Research has shown that prevention and treatment methods set the foundations for stability and change among adolescents who use or abuse alcohol. ... It is said that adolescents from lower socio-economic status usually has a parent who uses or abuses alcohol (Clark, 2004). ... According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and ...

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There is an increased frequency of articles focusing on alcohol abuse, many of which are littered with shocking facts to strengthen the impact. One such article revealed that drinking by college students alone contributes to 1,400 student deaths, 500,000 injuries and 70,000 cases of sexual assaults or date rape each year. ... The increasing media coverage is helping to bring the problem of alcohol abuse into focus. ... The social phenomena of the increased instances of alcohol abuse may be more clearly understood though the reading of Freuds "Civilisation and its Discontents ". ... If one disc...

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Alcohol Abuse (Code 305.00) Alcohol Abuse requires fewer symptoms and, thus, may be less severe than Dependence and is only diagnosed once the absence of Dependence has been established. Alcohol-Induced Disorders Alcohol Intoxication (Code 303.00) The essential feature of Alcohol Intoxication is the presence of clinically significant maladaptive behavioral or psychological changes (inappropriate sexual or aggressive behavior, mood liability, impaired judgment, impaired social or occupational functioning) that develop during, or shortly after, the ingestion of alcohol. ...

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Domestic violence is a common consequence of alcohol abuse. For women, the most serious risk factor for injury from domestic violence may be a history of alcohol abuse in her male partner. Alcoholism in parents also increases the risk for violent behavior and abuse toward their children. ... The only events with greater psychological impact on children are sexual and physical abuse. ...

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In those surveyed, 65% believe drinking "breaks the ice" and enhances social activity, 55% say it gives them something to do, and 54% believe it allows people to have fun and aids sexual opportunity (Wechsler, 1996). ... "If you check into incidents that involve racial or ethic harassment, sexual abuse or criminal acts, they are often associated with alcohol abuse, and they result in poor academics on the part of many students," Czabafy said with a stern look on his face. ... Because of the alcohol abuse, residents of Greek housing report many more drinking-related problems than non-Greek ...

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In 1998, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) completed a seven-year study on under age drinking. This study found that young people who begin drinking before the age of 15 are four times more likely to develop alcoholism and twice as likely to develop alcohol abuse (a maladaptive drinking pattern that repeatedly causes life problems) than those who begin drinking after the age of 21. ... You can come to a conclusion that most sexual assaults and "date- rape cases happen while one or both people are under the influence. Alcohol abuse can have life-threatening, lif...

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All of those things happened due to the abuse of alcohol. ... Alcohol abuse is closely related to vicious acts of vandalism, hate crimes, and sexual assaults among high school and college students. ...

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What's your idea of a perfect family? Is there a perfect family? What is the normal family? Growing up I learned that the word family described exactly what I didn't have at home. Seeing all my friends with their families made me realize I wanted that more than anything, I wanted to feel comfortable...

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