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Able To Change Recovery :: Alcoholism :: Research and Reports
What is Alcoholism?
addiction and alcoholism are believed to be a learned behavior that is masking a person's emotional or physical pain. There are almost as many treatments as there are addicts and alcoholics.
Educate yourself before making any type of life-changing decison regarding alcoholism, addiction and substance abuse treatment.
What is Alcoholism
Alcoholism refers to a chronic disease that is often progressive and can cause fatal damage to an individual’s health when left untreated. The deadly disease attacks millions of people across the world that first ruins the health of an individual and then traumatizes his emotional and mental states by disrupting his family and social lives. Unfortunately, the disease is predominant in the 18-21 age group.
Types Of Alcohol Addiction
There are two types of alcohol addiction – alcohol abuse and alcoholism.
Alcohol abuse is a state in which an individual indulges in excessive intake of alcohol, which takes a toll on his health, but retains the capacity to refrain from the habit. Alcoholism, on the other hand, is a dangerous stage wherein the individual completely loses control over alcohol intake and continues to consume it in spite of suffering from severe health hazards. This state is characterized by physical dependence on alcohol, which can be attributed to various social factors as well genetic and psychological issues.
Causes Of Alcoholism
It is caused buy several factors, some of them are discussed below:
Genetics: If you have a history of alcoholism in your family, you are more vulnerable to alcohol addiction.
Emotional Instability: anxiety, high stress levels, or any emotional trauma can cause excessive drinking, as they excite the stress hormones.
Psychological factors: Low self-esteem and prolonged depression may lead to alcohol abuse. If you have alcoholics in your circle of friends, you are prone to the disease.
Social and cultural factors: Most people associate drinking with social class and believe that one cannot belong to the elites if he does not drink, as drinking is fashion. Moreover, the advertisements portray drinking as a part of ”belonging.”
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