Alcoholism Recovery & Treatment

Question by Jesse D: Writing a paper about alcoholism? Help with topic ideas?
I have an eight page paper about alcoholism due this Friday. I’m brainstorming what I want to write about and trying to come up with questions I can answer within my paper, relating to the disease, of course.

So far, I’ve thought of:

Basic statistics (How many people are affected by alcoholism in the US? How many are men/women? What’s the economic/social level of those affected? Age range? Race?…)
Risk Factors
Possible causes (I’ll only touch briefly on this, since no one really knows whether it’s inherited or not. I will present both sides.)
Symptoms
Diagnosis (Using the AUDIT/CAGE testing system, etc…)
Treatment (How many treated actually stay sober, as opposed to going back to the bottle? What are the treatment options?)
Other health issues that stem from being an alcoholic (Liver failure, cancer, depression, bi-polar disorder, etc…)
What could be done better/more to inform the public about alcoholism

What else would you like to know about alcoholism, if you were reading my paper? Do you have any other topic ideas I could touch on? Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by njyogibear
costs to business community for employees with alcoholism–a, absenteeism/lost productivity and b, expense for health insurance/rehab

social stigma/public view of alcoholism

portrayal of alcoholism in popular culture ie literature, movies, tv-has it changed over time?

drinking age and its correlation to alcoholism; contrast USA to other countries where younger poeple can drink

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Question by ciana db: I’m in Berkley, Michigan, and I need to find an alcohol rehab. Any ideas?
A close friend of mine has gotten herself addicted to alcohol. How will I help her find an alcohol rehab?

Best answer:

Answer by cheryl f
Looking through the phone directory is always a good way to start. You can also check out the links I have provided below. Don’t forget to inquire about treatment methods so you’ll be sure that your friend will be going to the right alcohol rehab for her. Good luck!

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Question by brittney s: I need to find an alcohol rehabilitation center in Augusta, Wisconsin. Any ideas?
This is for my cousin who is asking for my help in finding a rehab for her son. I really want to help but I don’t know how to start.

Best answer:

Answer by ariella a
You can use the links below, it might be able to help you find the right rehab center. Has your cousin taken her son to the doctor yet? If not, she should. It would really help as the doctor can assess her son’s situation and suggest a good treatment program for him. The doctor can also give her recommendations.

You can also look through the yellow pages, btw.
Good luck!

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My wife shouts at me day and night – at any little thing. I am in a de-tox progrom for alcohol (successful so far). She was requested by her doctor to not shout at me during this 2 week period. Does not stop her – picks on any little thing and shouts about my family, my housework, anything.
By the way I make a very decent salary in the silicon valley and support my wife and my 2 kids. I am not perfect but do the best that I can.
I try to resolve issues by discussion but get shouted at in return. This is a pattern with us.
What are options other than divorce (she refuses to go to counseling)? We have 2 little children

Apart from providing individual counseling to people with emotional, drug, alcohol problems or both, what other jobs, things can a person do with a master degree in counseling. I’m wondering. Ideas ?
Thanks.