Alcohol Path in the Mind and Body

Alcohol addiction is a very serious chronic disease that gets very undermined as it is so common nowadays. In this video we will be discussing what alcohol addiction is, importance of alcohol addiction, the stages of the cycle, and how to get help and an interactive video to help solidify your understanding. 0:00- 0:22- Table of Contents 0:22- 0:42- What is addiction? 0:43- 1:13- What is Alcohol Addiction? 1:14-2:07- What causes Alcohol Addiction? 2:08- 2:54- Effect of Alcohol on the brain 2:55-3:05- Effect of Alcohol on the body 3:06: 4:59- Stages of Addiction Cycle 5:00-5:36- Treatment Options 5:37-5:53- Long Term Effects of Alcohol 5:54-8:42- Test your Knowledge Section 8:43-8:48- Helpful Resources Helpful Resources: Alcoholism resources. (2022, September 21). . Alcohol Rehab Guide. Resources (alcohol). (n.d.). Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. This video was made by McMaster University students Zunaira Ahmad, Nadine El Ashy, Ivan Chan, and Krisshny Varathan in collaboration with the Demystifying Research McMaster Program. This video is for general and educational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider for information about your health. Copyright McMaster University 2023. #demystifyingmedicine #mcmaster #alcohol #alcoholaddicion #AUD #treatment #stagesofaddiction #whatwouldyouchoose References: Addiction Rehab Centre. (n.d.). Alcoholism resources. (2022, September 21). . Alcohol Rehab Guide. American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Understanding Alcohol Use Disorders and their treatment. American Psychological Association. #:~:text=Social and environmental factors such,especially vulnerable to alcohol dependence Arnsten A. F. (2009). Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function. Nature reviews. Neuroscience, 10(6), 410–422. Basal ganglia: What it is, Function & Anatomy. (n.d.). Cleveland Clinic. #:~:text=The basal ganglia Fudge, J. L., & Emiliano, A. B. (2003). The extended amygdala and the dopamine system: another piece of the dopamine puzzle. The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 15(3), 306–316. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Treatment for alcohol problems: Finding and getting help. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and :// Resources (alcohol). (n.d.). Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. Short- & long-term effects of alcohol - negative side effects on the body - drug-free world.. (n.d.). Foundation for a Drug-Free :// U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). The cycle of alcohol addiction. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Alcohol’s effects on the body. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Treatment for alcohol problems: Finding and getting help. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and :// What is the definition of addiction? Default. (n.d.).