Introduction Alcohol is extremely prevalent in contemporary society. According to the World Health Organization, in 2005 the per capita alcohol consumption totaled 6.13 l of pure alcohol for every person age 15 and older worldwide. More than a quarter of this consumption is estimated to be from illegal or homemade production and thus not likely
Organizations use drug and alcohol testing to determine whether an employee (or prospective employee) is under the influence of alcohol or specific drugs. The drugs included in the test are illegal drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, PCP, and methamphetamines and commonly abused legal drugs such amphetamines, barbiturates, and opiates. Drug and alcohol tests are also
Hazardous alcohol use is a significant health problem that affects many people. In the United States, almost 10% of the population will meet past-year diagnostic criteria for either alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence, with the highest rates occurring among college students and other young adults. Alcohol use disorders co-occur with mental health problems like depression,
Alcohol Myopia Definition Alcohol myopia theory states that alcohol intoxication (getting drunk) decreases the amount of information that individuals can process. Consequently, when people are intoxicated, the range of information that they can pay attention to is restricted, such that intoxicated people are able to pay attention to only some of the information that could
This article explores the intricate relationship between alcohol withdrawal and mental health within the realm of health psychology. Beginning with an overview of alcohol withdrawal and its prevalence amidst alcohol use disorders, the discussion delves into the physiological aspects, uncovering neurotransmitter imbalances, hormonal fluctuations, and cardiovascular effects. Subsequently, the psychological manifestations of alcohol withdrawal are
This article explores the intricate facets of alcohol dependence within the framework of health psychology. The introduction delineates the definition of alcohol dependence, its historical context, and the pervasive societal impact of this phenomenon. Etiological factors, encompassing genetic predispositions, neurobiological underpinnings, and psychosocial influences, are dissected in the second section. The article navigates through the
This health psychology article delves into the intricate relationship between alcohol use and comorbid disorders, exploring their epidemiology, biological mechanisms, psychosocial factors, and treatment approaches. Beginning with a contextual overview of the prevalence of alcohol use disorders and their association with comorbid conditions, the article navigates through the intricate biological changes induced by alcohol, shedding
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), a condition resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol, presents a significant challenge to the field of school psychology. This article explores the world of FAS, providing a thorough exploration of its etiology and risk factors, clinical characteristics and diagnosis, consequences and long-term outcomes, as well as prevention and intervention strategies. FAS
Alcohol consumption has a significant effect on eyewitness identification abilities, including the accuracy of perpetrator descriptions and identification accuracy in showups (an identification procedure where only one individual is shown to the witness) and lineups (an identification procedure where several individuals, usually six in the United States, are shown to the eyewitness). Understanding the effects