02/09/2023
Al-Furqa'n Centre for Guidance and Counselling!!!
13, Shakri Ford, Park Road, Ebute-metta west, Mainland, Lagos.
ALCOHOLISM! ALCOHOLISM!! ALCOHOLISM!!!
Alcoholism is the term applied to the state of addiction to alcohol, as well as to the changes in health that results from excessive drinking. An 'alcoholic' has been defined as one whose dependence on alcohol has attained such a degree that it interferes with his health, his interpersonal relationships and his social and economic positions.
Alcoholism is the inability to control drinking due to both physical and emotional dependence on alcohol.
Alcohol is a depressant, and the depression of the higher centres of the brain renders the patient less aware of the environment, both internal and external.
What Can Lead to Alcoholism?!
1. Steady drinking over time.
2. Starting at an early age.
3. Family history.
4. Depression and other mental health problems.
5. History of trauma.
6. Social and cultural factors.
Symptoms of Alcoholism/Drug Addiction.
1. Impaired control over alcohol use.
2. Giving increasing priority to alcohol.
3. Unwanted physical or mental effects from drinking.
4. Spending a lot of time drinking.
5. Failing to fulfil major obligations at work, school or home due to repeated alcohol use.
6. Experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as sweating and shaking when you don't drink.
Alcoholism or drug addiction is a form of mental disorder that affects both brain and poor body coordination.
TREATMENTS!!!
1. Detoxification treatment.
2. Pharmacological treatment (medication)
3. Behavioral therapy (through professional counsellor).etc.
Examples OF ILLICIT DRUG MISUSED IN OUR SOCIETY!
1.Marijuana,
2. Codeine,
3. Co***ne,
4. Morphine,
5. Colorado,
6. Gum,
7. Arizona,
8. He**in, and so many others to be mentioned.
-withdrawal symptoms are very common among he**in addicts and they will go to any length, including criminal acts, to obtain money to feed their dangerous habits.
-Alcoholism can lead to permanent brain damage or even to death.
PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR NEIGHBOUR! ALCOHOLISM HAS RUINED MANY FAMILIES IN OUR SOCIETIES DUE TO LACK OF PROPER AWARENESS!
At Al-Furqa'n; we care!!!!!
Yusuf A. A. (M. Ed)
07038715943