Adverse Effect of Alcoholism in A Family
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Alcoholism aswell assubstance abuse isamajor problem globally leading to adverse effect on family life. It is asignificantcause of morbidity and mortality. CaseReport: Presented was Mr BN,a49 year old commercialdriver who wasinvolvedin an autocrash on account of drunk driving sustaining splenic and intestinal rupture. He battered hiswife and his 7 year old daughter was hospitalised on account of burns sustained from him. His mother was depressed on account of his alcoholism and irresponsible behaviour. Conclusion: Alcoholism has adverse effect on family life, measures therefore should be put in place to discourage drinking and alcoholics should be encouraged and helped to quit drinking.
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Oseni TIA, Odewale MA
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