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Alcholism

Submitted by kay0921 on March 1, 2006

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Alcoholism

I want to discuss alcoholism. I think that it is a serious illness, and feel that everyone knows someone who is sick with it. This topic is very important to me, because I deal with an alcoholic on a daily basis. It takes a toll on my family and myself. I think it can affect others just as much if not more than the person who is the alcoholic. I want this paper to give some knowledge about who can be considered an alcoholic and how it affects that person both mentally and physically. I will talk about the effect on the people that are close to the alcoholic as well. Lastly, I want to talk about ways people can get help; not only for the person with the disease, but for the people they effect. I have done extensive research on this disease and have talked to many professionals as well. I consider most of this information fact, and some is personal experience.
Alcoholism is a disease that affects many people in the United States today. It not only affects the alcoholic, but also their family, friends, co-workers, and eventually total strangers. The symptoms are many, as are the causes and the effects. A big question some people have is: what is alcoholism? The answer: alcoholism is a complex chronic psychological and nutritional disorder associated with excessive and usually compulsive drinking. This is an exact definition that might be hard to understand. Basically, alcoholic abuse is a destructive pattern of alcohol use, leading to significant social, occupational, or medical impairment. A person's alcohol tolerance doesn't have anything to do with being an alcoholic. In reading several books on alcoholism, a person that has to drink everyday is considered an alcoholic. Being an alcoholic has many downfalls, such as the withdrawal symptoms. Some of the most common withdrawal symptoms

consist of mood swings and high blood pressure. Some more serious withdrawal symptoms can include: sweating,...

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