Brain Damage From Drinking Under Diagnosed-study

[WhatInThe]

A recent study says the effects of drinking/alcohol on the brain under diagnosed.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-eff...-brain-function-are-underdiagnosed-1450722803

I expect impairment but was sort of surprised of how alcohol can affect emotions or anxiety. I've seen the emotional drunk but I thought that was under lying issues. I've seen the pathetic sad drunk and the mean drunk. Still think it's lack of impulse control on what one really thinks.

But one of my theories on this or dementia is that many are not honest with their doctors. Many older generations consider heavy drinking or alcoholism shameful and many won't admit to what they are ashamed of. So when doctors are taking histories on some of these dementia or soon to be dementia patients I don't think many will admit to heavy or excessive drinking. So the 'mystery' of dementia is from lack of patient honesty or accuracy in many cases. In today's era of production line medicine I don't see that many doctors or specialists would pick up on factors/symptoms on existing tests & information unless they are searching for it either.

This is your brain. This is your brain on alcohol.

 

[Warrigal]

Alcoholic dementia is pretty obvious to anyone who happens to know the patient.

What is less obvious is early impairment in the middle aged male.
Often a man will rise to the level of middle management where a drinking culture is part of the job.
After a while in the position he will stop embracing change and will fight to maintain the status quo.
This is because he is finding it increasingly difficult to function at the highest levels and is fearful that he will be exposed if he has to problem solve new territory.
Next time you notice someone who seems to be very rigid in their thinking, take a look at their drinking habits.

 

[WhatInThe]

Alcoholic dementia is pretty obvious to anyone who happens to know the patient.

What is less obvious is early impairment in the middle aged male.
Often a man will rise to the level of middle management where a drinking culture is part of the job.
After a while in the position he will stop embracing change and will fight to maintain the status quo.
This is because he is finding it increasingly difficult to function at the highest levels and is fearful that he will be exposed if he has to problem solve new territory.
Next time you notice someone who seems to be very rigid in their thinking, take a look at their drinking habits.

Come to think of it the most common alcoholic I've seen at work is the long term old school employee if you will. They tended to be more interested in their routine than a promotion. They were there for the job rather than the career.