What are the symptoms of Alcohol Psychosis ?
Write down any five symptoms.
Discuss Alcoholism and drinking.
Write any five effects of Alcoholism and drinking.
Answers
Alcohol Psychosis :
In few cases like one in ten , alcoholism leads to a mental disorder which we termed as Alcoholism Psychosis.
Symptoms of Alcoholism Psychosis :
a) The person suffering from it , described as a confused personality.
b) The man is in state of delirium means he/she doesn't know about herself/himself like who is he/she.
c) The person suffering from Alcoholism Psychosis faces problems of visual horror which causes trembling of delirium/
d) The person suffering feels hallucinated he/she thinks that the moving objects are coming to attack him.
e) The person may also suffer from memory loss but of recent events or activities.
Alcoholism and Drinking :
We all know, drinking and driving do not go together. A person driving under the influence of alcohol may not know how dangerous it is.
Effects of Drinking and Alcoholism :
a) Impairment of judgement of distance :
A person under the influence of alcohol is not able judge the accuracy of distance.
b) Poor co-ordination between head and eyes under the influence of alcohol which results poor control over vehicle.
c) Lack of alertness during driving which results failure of recognisation of objects outside the vehicle.
d) Blurred vision :
The driver usually have no cleared vision and he fails to recognise various road signals which causes accidents.
e) Careless and Discourteous behaviour of driver means under influence of alcohol the driver often speeds ups vehicle and taking risks while driving.
Symptoms of psychosis include:
difficulty concentrating
depressed mood
sleeping too much or not enough
anxiety
suspiciousness
withdrawal from family and friends
delusions
hallucinations
disorganized speech, such as switching topics erratically
depression
suicidal thoughts or actions
Alcoholism is the most serious form of problem drinking, and describes a strong, often uncontrollable, desire to drink. Sufferers of alcoholism will often place drinking above all other obligations, including work and family, and may build up a physical tolerance or experience withdrawal symptoms if they stop.
Alcoholism is sometimes known as alcohol addiction or alcohol dependence. It’s slightly different to ‘harmful drinking’ which is an occasional pattern of drinking which can cause damage your health.
An example of harmful drinking is drinking too much at a party, and risking a fall or argument. This pattern may develop into alcoholism if that kind of harmful drinking becomes a habit and happens on a regular basis.
Depending on how much is taken and the physical condition of the individual, alcohol can cause:
Slurred speech
Drowsiness
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Headaches
Breathing difficulties
Distorted vision and hearing
Impaired judgment
Decreased perception and coordination
Unconsciousness
Anemia (loss of red blood cells)
Coma
Blackouts (memory lapses, where the drinker cannot remember events that occurred while under the influence)