Challenging the Second 'A' in A.A.

Anonymous no more: A generation of alcoholics in recovery is speaking out and rejecting a tenet once considered central to the process.

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The Binge Drinking and Alcoholic Study

Growing incomes have got triggered a lot more drinking in heavily inhabited countries in Africa and Asia, which includes India.  Uncontrolled drinking can be a problem in lots of developed nations around the world. Alcohol brings about a higher percentage deaths throughout the world, as compared to AIDS, tuberculosis or perhaps violence, the World Health Organisation warned not too long ago. Approximately 5 thousand people die every week from alcohol consumption related diseases.

"The harmful usage of alcohol is very fatal in the younger age groups and alcohol could be the world's major risk factor for dying among men aged 15-59," far more than any other cause of death.

Binge drinking, which often contributes to risky habits, is today prevalent in Brazil, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Russia, South Africa and also Ukraine, and in other countries as well, according to the WHO.

"Worldwide, 11 % of alcohol consumption with males outnumbering females by four to at least one. Men consistently take part in hazardous drinking at higher levels as compared to women in every region," as per the report.

Alcohol can be a causal aspect in 60 forms of diseases and also injuries, in accordance with WHO's initial report about alcohol published as far back as 2004.

Its consumption continues to be linked to cirrhosis of the liver, epilepsy, poisonings, traffic incidents, violence, and several kinds of cancer, including cancers with the colorectum, busts, larynx and also liver.

Do think feel like some more binge drinking with your friends?

Consequences of Binge Drinking Among The Teens

Teens are the worst affected by binge drinking.  Over one-third of the students surveyed (37%) reported binge drinking in the past two weeks (defined as four or more drinks in one sitting for females and five or more drinks in one sitting for males). Male students reported statistically higher rates of binge drinking than females, with over two-fifths of the male students (43%) engaging in the behavior compared to one-third (33%) of the female students. There was no significant difference in the rates of binge drinking between students 21 years of age or older and underage students. One out of six of the students who completed the survey (16%) reported binge drinking more than two times in the past two weeks.

Students who drank alcohol within the past six months were asked about negative consequences they have experienced as a result of their drinking. Over one-fourth of the students (26%) reported blacking out (forgetting where they were or what they did) and one in five (20%) had driven a car while under the influence. Sixteen percent of the students missed classes or assignments as a result of their drinking and over one-fourth (27%) reported feeling bad about their drinking. One in seven of the students (14%) reported engaging in risky sexual behavior as a result of their drinking, and one in nine (11%) had experienced unwanted sexual attention.  

'I bruised my liver through drinking' (BBC) By admin Nineteen-year-old Rich from Selby in Yorkshire was sent to hospital after ignoring medical advice to cut down on his binge drinking. Read more on this story at http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/health-12274608. NewsBucket - http://www.newsbucket.co.uk/

Alcohol Evaluation – Innovations in Healthier Alcoholic Drinks ... By webtopsolution The Risks of Alcohol Drinking for Teens. Studies show that during the week of spring break, teens will engage in binge drinking. On average, males will drink 12 gallons of alcohol each and females will drink 6.5 gallons. (03:25) ... Dui Arrest Information - http://duiarrestinformation.webtopsolution.com/

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