Alcoholism: Its A Disease of Its Own

             Alcoholism is a very serious disease in volving alcohol beverages.

             I will discuss the symptoms of alcoholism, the effects of.

             alcoholism and the treatment of the disease. .

             It is a very serious disease. Alcoholism has been often been thought of as a.

             symptom of a psychological or social problem, or as a learned, behavior to cope with the.

             everyday problems peoples lives. More recently alcoholism has become recognized disease.

             of it's own. Alcoholism usually develops over a period of a few years. Early symptoms.

             include spending an excessive amount of limited income on alcohol. The availability of the.

             alcohol influences the person's 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 alcoholic may.

             have a high tolerance of alcohol, drinking more and showing less effects than other.

             drinkers. The alcohol becomes a very serious hazard to the users health. The person.

             progresses by losing control over their drinking and are not able to control their habit. .

             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, hallucinations, and extreme tremors 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. 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. There is also an increase.

             of alcohol-related problems growing around the world. Specialized treatment facilities.

             within general or psychiatric hospitals are rapidly increasing in number. Earlier and better.

             treatment has led to high recovery rates.

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