1. Anastasia Petrova
301 LaC

2.  Glossary
 Definition
 Signs and symptoms of alcoholism
 Causes of alcoholism
 Complications of alcoholism
 Preventive care for teens
 Treatment for alcoholism
 Situation in Russia
 Situation in other countries

3.  alcoholic beverage — алкогольный напиток
 compulsive consumption – непреодолимое потребление
 to the detriment of one's health — в ущерб своему здоровью
 alcohol dependence – алкогольная зависимость
 violation of the law – нарушение закона
 craving for alcohol – желание выпить, тяга к алкоголю
 withdrawal symptoms – симптомы при воздержании (от алкоголя)
 to abuse alcohol – злоупотреблять спиртным
 heavy drinking – тяжелое пьянство
 blackout - временная потеря памяти
 nausea – тошнота
 deliberately – преднамеренно
 unwittingly – непреднамеренно, невольно
 to undermine smb's health — подорвать чьё-л. здоровье
 binge drinking – пьянство (не сильно, средне)
 abstain – воздерживаться
 deterrent – сдерживающее средство
 underage drinking – употребление алкоголя несовершеннолетними

4.  social standing – общественное положение
 job loss – потеря
 irrespective of – независимо от
 to be quite a feature of – типично для
 dramatic changes – сильные изменения
 insular – замкнутый
 withhold – скрывать, утаивать
 make up for – восполнить ч-л
 tough problem – трудноразрешимая проблема
 insecure of future– неуверенный
 display tolerance – проявлять терпимость
 in time– со временем
 alter – (из)менять
 to turn a blind eye to – закрывать на ч-л глаза
 nervous disorder – нервное расстройство
 provoke – вызывать

5. Alcoholism is a chronic disease defining serious
problems with alcohol. This term is generally used
to mean compulsive and uncontrolled consumption
of alcoholic beverages, usually to the detriment of
the drinker's health, personal relationships, and
social standing.
Cravings for alcohol and an inability to stop
drinking, irrespective of all rules of common sense,
are quite a feature of alcoholism.
Alcohol abuse generally refers to people, who
have a problem with alcohol, but they have not yet
completely lost their control over its consumption.

6.  Using alcohol in situations where it’s physically dangerous,
such as drinking and driving, or mixing alcohol with medicines
against doctor’s orders.
 Being insular and withholding the fact of drinking alone.
 Not being able to limit how much alcohol is consumed.
 Blacking out - not being able to remember some periods of
time.
 Giving up hobbies and activities the person used to enjoy;
losing interest in them.
 Feeling a desire to drink.
 Feeling irritable when an alcoholic can't get a drink at his
regular time and making up for it later.
 Having tough problems with relatives, work, money and law
and as a result feeling insecure of future.
 Requiring a larger quantity of alcohol to feel its effect.
 Having withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking, such as
nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety.

7.  Genes
 The age of first alcoholic drink
 Smoking, especially non-daily smokers
 Easy access
 Stress
 Peer drinking
 Low self-esteem
 Depression and nervous disorder
 Media and advertising
 How the body metabolizes alcohol

8.  Fatigue
 Memory loss
 Liver diseases
 Gastrointestinal complications
 Hypertension
 Heart problems
 Diabetes
 Fetal alcohol syndrome
 Thinning bones
 Nervous system problems
 Cancer
 Mental illness

9.  Stay involved and interested in the teenager's life.
 Talk openly to children, especially pre-teens and teens, about
the widespread presence and dangers of alcohol and drugs.
 Have clear rules about not using alcohol and drugs.
 Act as a model for children - don't drink excessively, use other
drugs, or smoke.
 Strongly urge children not to smoke.
 Encourage children to become active in sports, music, the
arts, or other activities.
 Know where children and teens are at all times and make sure
they always have adult supervision.
 Observe teenager for aggressive behavior, feelings of anger or
depression, and poor school performance. If any of these
develop, consider whether alcohol may be a reason.
 Never drink and drive or allow a teenager to be driven in the
car by someone who has been drinking.

10.  Do-it-yourself
 Counseling
 Treating underlying problems
 Residential programs
 Drug that provokes a severe reaction to alcohol
 Detoxification

11. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)
2011 report, Russia has about 7 million alcoholics and
annual alcohol consumption for each person is about
15.76 litres, fourth highest volume in Europe.
Total drinkers - 26.70%, among them male drinkers -
35.40% and female drinkers - 16.30%.
Some Russian doctors believe alcohol related
diseases cause as many as 50% of Russian deaths
between the ages of 15 and 54, making alcohol related
deaths a key factor in their long term demographic
forecasts.

12.  One in every 13 people in the United Kingdom is an
alcoholic.
In 2009, 69% of men and 55% of women (aged 16 and
over) drinking on one day in the week prior to interview.
In 2009/10, 1,057,000 alcohol related admissions to
hospital.
In 2009, 51% of 11 to 15 year olds had ever had an
alcoholic drink. This continues the downward trend in
recent years, from 61% in 2003.
18% of pupils reported drinking alcohol in the last week
compared with 26% in 2001.
 In the USA, 15% of Americans are problem drinkers.
In 2011, 51.8% of 12 or older aged reported being current
drinkers, similar to the rate in 2010 (51.8 %).
22.6% of 12 or older aged participated in binge drinking at
least once in the 30 days prior to the survey. The rate was