Aloholism
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Alcoholism is a disease involving the excessive use of alcohol, whether its a beer or others like vodka, and whiskey etc. It affects a lot of people and their families. During this research I will find the symptoms and causes of alcoholism. And go into the effects of alcoholism. Then give ideas for treatment of the disease. It is a very serious disease.
Alcoholism has been often been thought of as a symptom of a social problem, or a behavior to deal with everyday problems peoples lives. More recently alcoholism has become known disease of its own Alcoholism usually develops over a period of a few years. Early symptoms include spending much of your small income on alcohol. The availability of the alcohol influences the persons choice of friends and the things that they do. Alcohol becomes used as more of a relaxer than as a casual beverage. At first, the drinker may have a high tolerance of alcohol, drinking more and showing less effects than other drinkers. Alcohol starts to be more important than the persons relationships, work, or even there health. (Hereditary Sum) The person loses control over their drinking and are not able to control their habit.
For example one celebrity known for having alcoholism is AJ Mclean from the Backstreet Boys. In a interview with Oprah Winfrey a known TV talk show host who interviews people with problems, AJ said that when the Backstreet Boys released their third album Black and Blue, band members became distressed by AJs self-destructive behavior. His voice was faltering; he lost energy on stage and was not living up to his responsibilities within the group. After an intervention by his band mates in 2001, AJ checked himself into rehab to conquer alcohol abuse, depression and anxiety. (AJ Bio)
A physical addiction will come later to avoid the effects of a hangover.
The effects on major organ systems include a wide range of digestive disorders such as ulcers, inflammation of the pancreas, and cirrhosis of the liver. The nervous system can also be permanently damaged. Blackouts, hallucination s, and extreme headaches may occur to the person as a direct result of drinking alcohol. Studies have evidence that shows that heavy or even moderate drinking during pregnancy can cause serious damage to the unborn child. This is known as fetal alcohol syndrome. (D&C 13A) About 10 percent of all the adult drinkers in the U.S. are considered alcoholics or they have some sort of drinking problem. The consumption of alcohol is currently rising in the U.S., and other countries like the U.S.S.R. and some of the European countries. There is also an increase of alcohol related problems in other nations.
Specialized treatment facilities within are rapidly increasing in number. One of them is known as The Charter. Earlier and better treatment has