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Presented by Mihran Ask, MD

Our addicted society. Presented by Mihran Ask, MD. Looking Back. Biblical examples of alcohol misuse: Noah, Lot Solomon's definition of alcohol dependence. Proverbs 23:29-35 TEV.

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Presented by Mihran Ask, MD

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  1. Our addicted society Presented by Mihran Ask, MD

  2. Looking Back • Biblical examples of alcohol misuse: Noah, Lot • Solomon's definition of alcohol dependence

  3. Proverbs 23:29-35 TEV Show me someone who drinks too much, who has to try out fancy drinks, and I will show you someone miserable and sorry for himself, always causing trouble and always complaining. His eyes are bloodshot, and he has bruises that could have been avoided. Don’t let wine tempt you, even though it is rich red, and it sparkles in the cup, and it goes down smoothly. The next morning you will feel as if you had been bitten by a poisonous snake. Weird sights will appear before your eyes, and you will not be able to think or speak clearly. You will feel as if you were out on the ocean, seasick, swinging high up in the rigging of a tossing ship. “I must have been hit,” you will say; “I must have been beaten up, but I don’t remember it. Why can’t I wake up? I need another drink.”

  4. Addictions • Legal substances • Illegal substances • Processes • Maybes

  5. Legal Substances • Alcohol • Nicotine • Pain killers: opiates • Tranquilizers: benzodiazepines, barbiturates • Steroids

  6. Illegal Substances • Marijuana • Amphetamines • Cocaine • Heroin • Hallucinogens • Inhalants

  7. Process Addictions • Gambling • Eatingdisorders • Internet • Gaming • Sexual compulsions • Pornography

  8. Maybes • Work • Religiosity • Caffeine • Shopping • Exercise • Chocolate

  9. Mortality • Nicotine • Alcohol • All other substances • Drug War?

  10. Examples from my world • Obsession • Preoccupation • Loss of control (rules for use) • Hiding use • Continued use in spite of problems

  11. Old Why? • Try more • Pray more • Punish more • Reward more • Control more • Love more • Educate more

  12. New Why? • Biology • Psychology • Environment i.e. bio-psycho-social causes

  13. Lessons Learned • Producers • Interdiction • Distributors • Users • Legal consequences • Rehabilitation of users • Prevention

  14. Looking Ahead • Will always have this problem • Some will always experiment • Fix me now • Isn’t that funny • Control at what price

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