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What is Alcohol Addiction?
Alcohol addiction or alcoholism is often considered to be a ‘bad habit’ but it is rather a very serious mental health condition. Psychological, genetics and environmental factors play crucial roles in the development of the disease.
Symptoms of Alcoholism
Alcohol problems are very difficult to recognize. As opposed to substance abuse problems that are clearly visible among people, recognizing alcoholism is tough. One of the primary reasons for such problems is the wide availability of alcohol and how it is an accepted social drink in many cultures.
To diagnose a person with alcohol addiction, doctors need to understand whether the person wants to have a few drinks now and then or has a real problem. Here are some of the symptoms to look out for:
- The increase in alcohol consumption quantity or frequency of use
High tolerance for alcohol, or lack of “hangover” symptoms following consumption
Drinking at inappropriate times or for no particular reason, such as first thing in the morning, or in public or workplaces
Hanging out with friends and in groups that also take part in heavy drinking or a sudden change in friends’ circle
- Avoiding contact with close friends and family
- The increased dependency on alcohol to function normally in life
- Excessive lethargy, wanting to stay home, depression and other emotional issues
- Legal problems and trouble managing work leading to slack in performance
The social consequences of alcoholism only worsen with time, hence the best way to
treat someone of the diseases is by recognizing the early symptoms and committing them to get help.
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