Alcoholism

Title	Alcoholism
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Alcoholism

Alcoholism

     Alcoholism refers the drinking of alcohol to such a degree that major
aspects of one's life are seriously and repeatedly interfered with.  These
aspects include work, school, family relationships, personal safety and health.
Alcoholism is considered a disease.  It has known physical, psychological and
social symptoms.  An alcoholic continues to drink even despite the destructive
consequences.  Alcoholism is serious and progressive.  It can be fatal if not
treated.  Alcoholism is a very complex disorder.  An alcoholic who stops
drinking for a while is considered recovering, not cured.
     A person does not have to drink every day in order to be considered an
alcoholic.  Likewise, someone who drinks frequently or gets drunk every once and
a while is not necessarily and alcoholic.  It is possible to abuse alcohol for a
short period of time without developing alcoholism.  For example, some people
may drink abusively during a personal crisis and then resume normal drinking.
College students tend to drink more heavily than other age groups. It is often
difficult to distinguish such heavy and abusive drinking from the early stages
of alcoholism.  How well the person can tolerate giving up alcohol for an
extended time and the effects of drinking on the family, friends, work, and
health, may indicate the extent of the alcohol problem.
     More than ten million Americans are estimated to be alcoholic.
Alcoholism is found in all ages, cultures and economic groups.  It is estimated
that 75 percent of alcoholics are male and 25 percent are female.  Alcoholism is
a worldwide problem, but is most widespread in France, Ireland, Poland,
Scandinavia, Russia and the United States.
     Some common symptoms of alcoholism in the early stages are constant
drinking for relief of personal problems, an increase in one's tolerance for
alcohol, memory lapses or blackouts while drinking, and an urgent craving for
alcohol.  In the middle and late phases, dependence on alcohol causes tremors
and agitation only relievable by alcohol.
     Most likely, a combination of biological, psychological, and cultural
factors contribute to the development of alcoholism in any individua...

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