When alcohol is consumed in moderation, it can pose little apparent risk to the body. When it gets to a point that alcohol is consumed in high amounts and a person is dependent on it, alcoholism can develop. More money is spent each year on...
Alcoholism is a disease that results in the total loss of control over alcohol, but you can regain control of your addiction by entering into an alcohol rehabilitation program. Healing begins with ridding your body of the toxins. The process of...
Knowing the signs of alcoholism is important for anyone who suspects that a family member or loved one is struggling with the disease. Some individuals develop a physical dependency on alcohol. For others alcohol abuse leads to excessive drinking...
Alcoholism is a disease characterized by physical dependence on alcohol and loss of control over drinking behavior. People who suffer from alcoholism may wish to stop drinking, but find it difficult to do so even if the behavior is causing...
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that happens gradually over time. It causes a person to crave and drink alcohol despite the problems he might experience because of it, such as losing his job or relationship, according to the University of Maryland...
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can improve with treatment. One of the side effects of alcoholism is malabsorption of vitamins, which occurs due to inflammation of the stomach lining, according to the Mayo Clinic. Vitamin deficiencies can...
Alcoholism is considered by the majority of the medical community to be a chronic disease, much like high blood pressure or diabetes. As a result, most treatment plans for alcoholism combine both short- and long-term approaches. In the short-term,...
Alcohol dependence can have serious consequences causing problems to the body such as liver disease or problems with daily functioning in the case of severe alcoholism. The American Academy of Family Physicians recognizes that later stage...
According to the Mayo Clinic, alcoholism is a chronic condition indicating physiological dependence, which also manifests as psychological disturbance and behavioral change. Alcoholism is clinically diagnosed when drinking continues despite the...
Alcoholism can adversely impact your personal and professional life. Extensive and long-term drinkers may face many serious health complications. The Mayo Clinic reports adolescents who begin drinking in their early teenage years are more likely...
The National Center for Biotechnology Information defines alcoholism as a state where an individual persists in consuming alcohol while showing signs of physical addiction. These signs can include withdrawal symptoms and tolerance, and alcohol use...
MedlinePlus says that in the United States, about 17.6 million adults are either alcoholics or abuse alcohol. Alcoholics develop a physical dependency on alcohol, which can lead to withdrawal symptoms and memory problems. One type of memory...
Many books have been written on the subject of alcoholism. Topics involve determining whether one is an alcoholic, learning about different treatment methods and philosophies, and learning how to deal with living with an alcoholic. Books about...
Research has long indicted that there is a genetic link among many alcoholics, but how this is exactly passed on is not entirely known and continually debated. It also remains uncertain where heredity and environment come into play. Many...
Alcoholism occurs when drinking becomes habitual and patterned, leading to an inability to maintain daily obligations and the potential engagement of dangerous behaviors. Long-term alcoholism has physiological and psychological consequences...
Alcoholism is a chronic disease in which the body of a person becomes dependent on alcohol. According to Medline Plus, alcoholism has four main features. These include a craving to drink, inability to stop drinking once started, withdrawal...
Alcoholism is a disease characterized by a craving for alcohol, a loss of control over drinking, physical dependence on alcohol and an increasing tolerance with a need to drink more and more to feel the "high" that alcohol causes. One of the side...
Alcoholism can be caused by many factors. Some alcoholics may be influenced by only one cause. Others may develop drinking problems because of more than one underlying factor. The more the problem drinker continues to drink, the higher the risk of...
Alcoholism can develop because of various factors. Some people may be born with a predisposition to alcoholism. Others are affected by their surroundings. Once these people begin on a road toward excessive or long-term drinking, it becomes harder...
It is not uncommon for someone to suffer both from bipolar disorder as well as alcoholism. While can be difficult to determine which condition came first, the presence of both can further complicate the treatment plan. With proper diagnosis and...
For some, alcoholism is a chronic disease; it is not just a habit that they can quit. As the Mayo Clinic explains, it is a physical dependence, one that develops gradually. As time progresses, it changes some of the chemicals in the brain that...
Alcoholism, or alcohol addiction, is a disease characterized by a loss of control over drinking, preoccupation with drinking, compulsion to drink, inability to stop, and the development of tolerance and dependence. Alcoholics rely on drinking to...
Treatment for alcohol abuse or alcoholism requires an in-depth assessment of your drinking habits, level of tolerance for alcohol, and life events or significant issues that may have resulted from drinking. Seek this type of assessment from a...
There are numerous diseases associated with alcoholism. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prolonged excessive alcohol consumption or binge drinking often leads to significant health problems, due to the increased...
Many studies indicate that children of alcoholics need to take special care when drinking and realize they may have a greater chance of developing alcohol problems than other people. Researchers believe genetics play a vital role in the...
The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that alcoholism is a disease that includes four symptoms: craving, loss of control, physical dependence, and a high tolerance to alcohol's effects. Alcoholism is a chronic...
Melatonin is a hormone secreted from the pineal gland that regulates your sleep and wake cycles. It normally begins to increase during the evening hours and at the nighttime to prepare your body for sleep. Although melatonin is released normally...
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that can lead to problems at school and work and maintaining healthy relationships. When someone also struggles with alcoholism, the person's...
An addiction to alcohol, also referred to as alcoholism or alcohol dependence, is at least partly determined by genes. This does not mean that if your parents were alcoholics, you are doomed to become an alcoholic yourself. Instead, it means the...
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