ESSAY : IP of Introduction to Alcohol Abuse

You have learned that Mr. Potts does not drink alcohol in the mornings. He does not binge drink, and he does not drink on Tuesdays. He does, however, drink the other 6 days of the week. Mrs. Potts explains his pattern of drinking Monday through Friday with his partners as stated in the scenario, but he does not drink at home on those days. She also informs you that he does drink on Saturdays at home, often starting in the afternoon and passing out by dinnertime. He has a history of being loud, frightening, and angry when under the influence of alcohol. You also learn that Mr. Potts\’s father was a winemaker from Italy. Your supervisor, Officer Rexford, suggests that you apply your knowledge of issues surrounding alcoholism and alcohol addiction to this case and write a memo to him. The memo should include the proper headings: \”To,\” \”From,\” \”Date,\” and \”Re:.\” The docket number and probation case file number should be included in the \”Re:\” section. You are beginning to determine whether Mr. Potts has an issue with alcohol that needs to be further addressed.

In the memo, do the following:

Submit the assignment in the format of a memo.

Include the proper headings: \”To,\” \”From,\” \”Date,\” and \”Re:.\” The docket number and probation case file number need to be included in the \”Re:\” section.

Apply the facts of Mr. Potts\’s case to the definitions of alcoholism and alcohol addiction.

Apply these facts to the differences between alcohol use and abuse.

Apply these facts to the DSM-IV criteria for a diagnosis of alcohol abuse.

Apply these facts to the disease model of alcohol abuse.

Apply these facts to the role genetics and heredity may play in the transmission of alcoholism from one generation to another.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

I would like to bring to your attention the case of Mr. Potts who seems to express severe alcohol addiction. To understand the alcoholism status of the victim, I will start by differentiating between alcoholism and alcohol addiction. Alcoholism refers to a chronic disease characterized by the inability to control alcohol drinking habits. Victims of alcoholism will mostly prioritize drinking above all other responsibilities, including family and work, and may experience withdrawal symptoms or develop a physical tolerance if they stop (HealthLine, 2018). As a disease, alcoholism produces not only physical but also a psychological addiction. It has become a habit for Mr. Potts to drink in the morning.
Alcohol addition, on the other hand, refers to the inability to stop drinking and uncontrolled craving for alcohol, even when it leads to severe social and personal harm. According to the center for disease control, addiction may result from behavioral, psychological, and genetic factors. The disorder interferes with the mental, social, and physical health of a person as well as their ability to work (Tracy, 2018). This is evident in Mr. Potts case where he has become an alcohol dependence because he drinks for six days a week. His wife also confirms that he has a history of being angry, frightening, and loud when drunk.
Alcohol use and alcohol abuse are two different things; however, if the former is not kept in check, it leads to the latter. Alcohol use involves drinking hard liquor, wine, or beer. (Addiction.com Staff, 2014). Alcohol abuse involves regular drinking of too much alcohol. With respect to these definitions,…