Alcoholism As A Vice Control

ALCOHOLISM AS A VICE
CONTROL
CLERK CYRUS PUBLICO

Alcohol
• Alcohol is one of the oldest intoxicants known to man. Ever since there gas been a
continuous effort, everywhere, to control its consumption because of its
devastating effects of human life.
• In the Philippines, it has been observed that most person involved in cases of
physical assault are under the influence of alcohol.
Nature and Property of alcohol
• Alcohol is a colorless, tasteless clear liquid. It boils at 78.4 degrees Celsius. It has
a pleasant odor and gives a burning sensation to the mouth, esophagus and
stomach. It can poison the human body if taken in large amounts or in
combination with the other drugs. Alcohol is a depressant not a stimulant.
Two kinds of alcohol
• The only type of alcohol that humans can safely drink is ethanol. We use the other two types of
alcohol for cleaning and manufacturing, not for making drinks. For example, methanol (or methyl
alcohol) is a component in fuel for cars and boats. It’s also used to manufacture antifreeze, paint
remover, windshield wiper fluid, and many other products.
• Methyl alcohol-also known as methanol, is a very poisonous and is not put in drinks but is use in some
industries. is a colorless liquid with a strong odor. It is a poisonous substance that can be absorbed
through the eyes, skin, lungs, and digestive system.
• Ethyl alcohol- also known as ethanol, is the most well-known alcohol. It's the type of alcohol people
consume in alcoholic beverages.
Undistilled Drinks
• Beer- is the most popular alcoholic
beverage worldwide. In fact, after water
and tea, beer is the most commonly-
consumed drink in the world. Beer is also
most likely the oldest alcoholic drink in
history.
• Wine is another popular and ancient

alcoholic beverage.
Distilled Drinks (Liquors and Spirits)
• Gin is a spirit made from juniper

berries. It can have anywhere from
35% to 55% of alcohol
• Brandy is distilled wine. The

concentration of alcohol in brandy
ranges from 35% to 60% of
alcohol
Types of drinkers
1.Occational drinkers- drinks on special occasion only or uses of alcohol as a home remedy takes only a few
drinks per year.
2.Frequent drinker- drinks on parties and social affairs. Intake of alcohol may be once week or occasionally
reaches three or four times per week, uses beverages to release inhibitions and tensions.
3.Regular drinker- means a person who drinks a certain amount of alcohol every day or most days of the week.
4.Alcohol dependent- a person craves drinks that contain alcohol and is unable to control his or her drinking. A
person with this disease also needs to drink greater amounts to get the same effect and has withdrawal
symptoms after stopping alcohol use.
5.Alcoholic- has lost control of his use of alcohol. Alcohol assumes primary goals in his life.
Effects of alcohol on the drinkers
1.Euphoria- feeling of well being increased confident, temporary relief from fatigue, pain
or depression.
2.Muscular in coordination- the person may be come hilarious and irritable without proper
cause.
3.Resperatory paralysis- the person suffer from complete in coordination of muscle,
breathing, sleep, coma, and death.
Effects on Brain and the Central Nervous System
• The nerves are like telephone wires coming out of the control system in the brain and spinal cord. They send
and receive messages from all parts of the body. Alcohol slows down the work of the brain cells and stops
proper messages being sent to the rest of the body. Alcohol stops people behaving correctly to other people.
They may do whatever Comes first into their mind. They may say things that do not make sense or behave
rudely to others.
Effects on the Stomach and Intestines
• Alcohol damages the stomach and intestines and makes them sore. This can cause a burning sensation, nausea
and vomiting. Sometimes there is bleeding.
Effects on the Liver
• The first thing the liver does is to turn part of the alcohol into fat. Some of this goes into the blood, but a lot
builds up in the liver cells. After drinking six (6) medium-sized glasses of beer everyday for a few days fat is
formed in the liver, the liver becomes larger. As the liver enlarges, it changes they way other drugs and
medicines work in the body. So it can be dangerous to take medicines with alcohol.
Effects on the Heart and Muscles
• Alcohol affects the heart and other muscles so that they become weaker and less effective.
This makes people tired and breathless.
Effects on the Blood
• The activity of the liver trying to get rid of the alcohol results in many changes to the blood
for .example — blood sugar is lowered and blood fats are Increased.
Effects on General Health
Malnutrition: The illness that occurs when a person doesn't have enough food to eat or eats the
wrong of food. The person who drinks alcohol may suffer from malnutrition because he
spends his time, money and energy in drinking. He may not eat the proper foods. Drinking
alcohol decreases a person's desire to eat. Alcohol burns the stomach and so that food eaten is
not used well by the body. If the liver is damaged, some important vitamins are not produced.
EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ABUSE ON THE COMMUNITY
1. Home:Heavy drinkers take money needed for food, clothes and furniture, This causes debts, Husbands and
wife fight and accuse each other of being unfaithful. There will be often be sexual problems. Children are badly
treated and badly feed. And drinking makes people lazy and they may not go to work.
2. Friends: The heavy drinker will often fight with his friend.
3. Work: The heavy drinker often does not go to work because he feels sick. He sometimes works badly and
hurts himself or others.
4. Play: Heavy drinkers have a bad effect on sportsmen. Because alcohol affects the brain, the drinker cannot
control his arms and legs. A sportsman who has been drinking cannot play well.
5. Roads: The driver has lost his judgment; he is careless and takes risks. Accidents result. A person who is
drunk may walk onto the road and be killed by a motor vehicle.
6. Crime: excessive drinking is the biggest cause of crime. People become aggressive, fight, break into houses
and steal.
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CLERK CYRUS PUBLICO

• Wine is another popular and ancient

• Gin is a spirit made from juniper

• Brandy is distilled wine. The

Effects on the Blood

Effects on General Health

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