Benefits: LOW LEVELS 1-2 drinks
CVD (atherosclerosis) “J” shaped curve
HDL ( less cardiac death, coronaries, angina)
Peripheral artery disease advantages
Diabetes-advantages
Ischemic- advantages
How?
More HDL by 5-10%
Less clotting on cholesterol plaques
Some clot dissolving
Improved insulin sensitivity insulin levels
BPH
ED
Dose, an issue!
1) not binging
2) 7-14 US drinks/ week
3) some are susceptible to abuse and addiction
Risks:> 3 drinks/day or binging!
BPStrokeHeart irritationProstate cancerOral cancerPancreatic cancer
Trauma;Violence ED more Sperm quality GI irritation Pancreatitis Hepatic disease Fatty Liver
Definitions:
Alcohol abuse is:
APA definition: maladaptive pattern leading to 1) failure to fulfill work, school, home obligations 2) recurrent use in hazardous situations 3) legal problems 4) drinking despite social problems
Problem Drinking:
WHO ( world health organization) says
> 2 drinks / day (every day average) or > 4 in 1 day
Alcohol Dependence:
tolerance
Physical or emotional withdrawal
amounts over longer time periods
Desire to control use or inability to control
Involvement with alcohol
recreational activities
Drinking despite problems