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Alcoholism

Running Head: Alcoholism

Alcoholism

Abstract
Alcoholism is a very serious disease that has affected people of all ages. The problem can never be cured but it can be treatable. In the case study, we saw a young woman and her counselor work together to help her return to the road of recovery. Alcoholism can not only affect the addict but the people in their lives. Following a proper course of treatment and finding good professional support can help a person recover from alcohol addiction and possibly live a long and productive life.

Alcoholism
Alcoholism is disease commonly classified as alcohol abuse or addiction which includes the symptoms of cravings, loss of control, physical dependence and tolerance (MedicineNet, 2007). Alcoholism can vary in different degrees of severity and can affect an addict's personal life which includes their family and society in negative ways (eMedicineHealth, 2007). 1 in 13 adults are affected by alcoholism but the disease is treatable but a recovering alcoholic will never be cured (MedicineNet, 2007). There are many factors that can lead to excessive drinking which eventually can lead to the abuse of alcohol. The many factors are genetics, a person's emotional state, low self-esteem or the media's misrepresentation of the positive affects of excessive drinking (Mayo Clinic, 2006). According to community surveys in the United States, over 13% of adults will suffer from alcoholism (eMedicineHealth, 2007).
In the case study, we saw a young woman named Lisa suffering from tuberculosis while also battling alcohol addiction (Curry National TB Center, n.d.). Lisa had suffered a setback in her recovery from both diseases due to personal problems. Her counselor's goal was to help Lisa get back on the right track to recovery by getting her back on her TB medication and reconnecting Lisa with her former alcohol counselor (Curry National TB Center, n.d.). As a worker I would have followed the some of the counseling...