ALCOHOL-HARMFUL PATTERN OF USE
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
An alcohol harmful pattern of use is a drinking pattern that is harmful to the user or to others. It can include binge drinking, heavy drinking, and drinking while pregnant.
US Cases: 50,000 died
World Cases:
Sex Ratio: Male15-39
Age Onset:
Brain Area: brain lesions
Symptoms: manic-depression, suicides
Progression: damage to all body parts & marriages
Therapies:
Medications:
YouTube Video: Ugly Truth – Alcohol’s Effect on Your Brain
Amazon or Library book: The Effects of Alcohol on Health
Support Groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous-aa.org