Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a complex chronic psychological and nutritional disorder associated with excessive and usually compulsive consumption of alcohol. Alcohol dependence affects many different kinds of people around the world; men, women, rich, poor, business people, laborers and people from many different religions and cultures. Alcoholism dates back hundreds of years. In the early 1900s alcoholics would be viewed immoral and of weak character and would be punished. Today, about 62 million people suffer from this illness.
Scientist do not know what exactly causes alcoholism, but most experts suspect it's a combination of things. Genetic, physiological, psychological and social factors all contribute to this disease. People that are alcohol dependent
should seek treatment as early as possible. Not only is it bad for your health, alcoholism causes and is related to many other problems, such as depression, abuse, automobile accidents, homicide and suicide. Once a person......
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