How To Overcome Alcohol Addiction

• KNOW WHEN YOU ARE ADDICTED TO ALCOHOL
• LEARN HOW TO OVERCOME ALCOHOLISM
•  KNOW THE DRUGS USED IN TREATING ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE                                    

Alcohol addiction is medically refered to as dependence.It is often caused by alcohol abuse,a person is said to abuse alcohol when one drinks everyday or drinks excessively at a given time.Alcohol abuse can cause a lot of harms, and could be deemed very costly when it harms a persons relationship,cause a job loss or causes legal problems such as driving while drumk.A person that abuses alcohol continues to drink even  when drinking causes a lot of problems.A diagnosis of alcohol dependence is made when an individual has three of the following symptoms; - You cannot quit or control how much you drink 

-You need to drink more to get the same effect

                                     - You have withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking,this includes nausea,sweating,shakiness and anxiety. 

                                - You spend a lot of time drinking and recovering from drinking.

                     -You have given up other activities so you can drink.

                                           -You have tried to quit or reduce the amount you drink but failed.

                    -You continue to drink even though it harms you.

If you have any 3 of the above, then you are alcohol dependent,this is a chronic disease which has a set of symptoms and also influenced by genes and environmental factors.A standard drink of alcohol is 1 can of beer, 1glass of wine or 1 mixed drink.Any woman that takes more than three drinks at a time or 7 drinks a week is at risk of alcohol abuse.A man that takes more than 4 drinks at a time or more than 14 drinks a week is at risk of alcohol abuse and should see a doctor.There are a few signs of having trouble with alcohol such as: (1). Drinking in the morning,often being drunk for long periods of time (2). Changing what you drink frequently, to achieve been less drunk (3). Feeling guilty after drinking (4).Making excuses for drinking and trying to cover up,such as changing stores where you buy the drinks (5). Not remembering what you did while you were drinking (blackout). (6). Worrying that you wont get enough alcohol for weekend or at party

If you have any of these problems, then you should see a doctor and you can certainly get treated. 

 Management of Alcoholism

A diagnosis is usually made by a physician who takes an history and a mental health assessment, as well as physical examination.Some investigations can be done to access organ function,such as a liver function test. 

In case of a moderate addiction,counselling could be done to get over the addiction.In severe alcohol dependence however,an hospital adission may be required,wherein detoxification is done and drugs are administered.Three different drugs have been approved by the FDA,to reduce alcohol craving,these are:

1. Disulfiram ( Antabuse).

2.Naltrexone (ReVia).

3.Acamprosate which acts by inhibiting GABA 

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New Alzheimer's drug will also be able to cure other degenerative diseases

A research published in the journal of Neuroscience reveals that a pill known as MW151, has the potential to cure multiple neurological conditions,including Alzheimer's disease, stroke and multiple sclerosis.The drug although still in early clinical trials,was able to stop full blown Alzheimer from developing in Mice when given early.The study author Linda Van-Eldik who is the director at University of Kentucky Sandra-Brown center for ageing said "the drug protected against damage associated with learning and impaired memory.Giving the drug before Alzheimer's memory changes are at a late stage may be a future approach to therapy.
Researchers believe Alzheimer's disease is caused in part by inflammation in the brain. MW151 works by blocking the production of signaling molecules called pro-inflammatory cytokines, which can damage the immune system when they are too abundant.

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West Nile Virus Death Now ON A Record High In United States

West Nile viral outbreak this year in the united states  is predicted to be the worst ever recorded.The number of recorded cases of the mosquito borne disease is now about 2,636 up from the 1,993 reported last week.118 people have now died from the disease,40% of the total human cases are from Texas.
So far the disease has been reported in people, birds and mosquitoes in 48 U.S states except Hawaii and Alaska.Scientists have said it is likely that the worst outbreak will occur this year since the disease was first reported in New York in 1999.The worst outbreak so far was recorded in 2002, when there was a record 3,000 cases of severe form of the disease and 284 deaths.
West Nile is a mosquito borne disease, only one in five people infected with the disease report feeling unwell.Those that come down with the mild form of the disease have symptoms like Fever,headache,malaise,generalized body weakness and body rashes. Severe forms of the disease however presents with Neck weakness,disorientation,coma and  paralysis.

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