Alcoholism, also known as Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by the compulsive consumption of alcohol despite its negative consequences on one's life, health, and relationships. Alcoholism can lead to physical and psychological dependence, as well as a host of other health problems.
Alcohol abuse is the third-leading cause of preventable death in the United States, behind tobacco and poor diet, and lack of physical activity. Despite alcohol being perfectly legal, it poses a significant risk to public health due to its potential for abuse. In small quantities, it acts as a social lubricant, causing minor inebriation, loss of inhibition, mild euphoria, and impaired cognition. However, for a percentage of the population, alcohol can be deadly.
Alcohol abuse is the third-leading cause of preventable death in the United States, behind tobacco and poor diet, and lack of physical activity.
Despite alcohol being perfectly legal, it poses a significant risk to public health due to its potential for abuse. In small quantities, it acts as a social lubricant, causing minor inebriation, loss of inhibition, mild euphoria, and impaired cognition. However, for a percentage of the population, alcohol can be deadly.
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Many people in their early 20s drink excessively, but most grow out of this phase by middle age, which means it’s time for some serious self-reflection if these behaviors don’t change soon!
The most important distinction to make between addiction and enjoyment is this:
If drinking doesn’t negatively impact your life in any way, and you’re entirely controlling your intake, you’re probably not addicted.
On the other hand, if your relationships, job, finances, or ability to meet your goals is impeded, and you find yourself drinking more than you intended, or drinking when you told yourself you wouldn’t, you might need help.
It is important to note that there are steps we can take before the addiction takes hold.
A lot of people in their early 20s drink excessively, but most grow out of this phase by middle age, which means it’s time for some serious self-reflection if these behaviors don’t change soon!
The most important distinction to make between addiction and enjoyment is this:
If drinking doesn’t negatively impact your life in any way and you’re entirely in control of your intake, you’re probably not addicted.
On the other hand, if your relationships, job, finances, or ability to meet your goals is impeded and you find yourself drinking more than you intended, or drinking when you told yourself you wouldn’t, you might need help.
This stage typically involves social drinking, experimentation, and occasional binge-drinking. The person may not experience any significant negative consequences of this stage.
This stage is characterized by more frequent and excessive drinking. The person may begin to experience negative consequences such as blackouts, hangovers, and problems with relationships and work.
In this stage, the person has developed a physical dependence on alcohol and experiences withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop drinking. The person may experience serious health difficulties such as liver damage, and their relationships and work may be severely impacted.
This stage is the most severe and can lead to death. The person's health is severely compromised, and they may experience delirium, seizures, and other life-threatening complications.
This may help you if you have concerns for a loved one.
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