Alcoholism

Alcoholism is, broadly, any drinking of alcohol that results in significant mental or physical health problems. Alcoholism is not a recognized diagnostic entity. Predominant diagnostic classifications are alcohol use disorder (DSM-5) or alcohol dependence (ICD-11).Excessive alcohol use can damage all organ systems, but it particularly affects the brain, heart, liver, pancreas and immune system. Alcoholism can result in mental illness, delirium tremens, Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome, irregular heartbeat, an impaired immune response, liver cirrhosis and increased cancer risk. Drinking during pregnancy can result in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Women are generally more sensitive than men to the harmful effects of alcohol, primarily …

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MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 15 July 2024 English

Friendless or Forsaken? is the story of child emigration agencies operating in North West England from 1860 to 1935. The book traces the imperial relationships, transnational economy, religious networks and …

early lives engulfed by various sins ranging from alcoholism to ‘immorality’ (a metaphor for sexual abuse)


DDN: Dundurn Press · 18 June 2024 English

Meet the brilliant mavericks who invented the future of medicine and saved the lives of millions.The Essence of Invention tells the story of medical invention, from the development of anesthesia …

Martha Gellhorn in Barcelona. The reality is that alcoholism played a huge part in their deaths, and they


ICP: Institute for Community Prosperity · 8 May 2024 English

It is the traditional land of the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika, the Kainai, and the Piikani. [...] I extend my gratitude to the people and organizations who invested their …

higher risk prevalence of health risks such as alcoholism, drug use, depression, and suicide attempts.


MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 7 May 2024 English

The Children’s Hour (1961) was the first mainstream US film to feature a lesbian character in a leading role. Julia Erhart explores how the film’s conception, production, and reception reveal …

liter- ature and invoke topical concerns, such as alcoholism, anti-semitism, and racism. With regards to which include The Lost Weekend (1945), about alcoholism; The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), about the


NCCIH: National Collaborating Centre for Indigineous Health · 29 April 2024

Indigenous Peoples in Canada experience disproportionately high rates of tuberculosis, driven in part by the long history of trauma they have endured due to colonialism. This report provides a review …

still 15 times the Quebec have had rates equal to alcoholism, diabetes, and pre- overall Canadian rate (Mounchili


ICP: Institute for Community Prosperity · 24 April 2024 English

PAGE 2 Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges Understanding Domestic Violence From National Trends to Local Realities in Calgary and Surrounding Treaty 7 According to Statistics Canada (2023), the rates of …

counseling to resolve complex issues such as alcoholism, substance use, mental health issues, and childhood


CCSA: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction · 15 April 2024 French

Analyse les données cliniques et les études sur l’usage de cannabis et de cannabinoïdes pour traiter des problèmes de santé comme la maladie d’Alzheimer, l’anxiété, le cancer, la dépression, l’épilepsie, …

review of randomised controlled trials », study », Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, Pain, vol and Alcohol Dependence, systematic review », Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental vol. 211, 2020, article 107937


CCSA: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction · 12 April 2024 English

Explores the available clinical evidence and research on using cannabis and cannabinoids for health conditions including Alzheimer disease, anxiety, cancer, depression, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, pain, Parkinson disease, posttraumatic stress …

adolescence study. Alcohol Dependence, 64(1), 1–7. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 41(6), https://doi and vaporized CBD-dominant A systematic review. Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental cannabis in infrequent


Santé et Services sociaux Québec · 9 April 2024 English

Reporting a situation to the DYP is already protecting a child - When and how to report? was written for the general public, in particular, anyone working with children. Designed …

problems you feel the DYP should know about (e.g., alcoholism, drug addiction, compulsive gambling, mental


CCSA: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction · 5 April 2024 English

Outlines information and key findings on the habits and motivations of people who frequently consume cannabis. The report compiles insights from focus groups, highlighting changing trends in usage, preferred methods …

simultaneous use and consequences in daily life. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 45(1), 181–193


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