What Is Alcoholism...Really?

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Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that causes a person to be so physiologically dependent on alcohol that this dependence interferes with work, relationships or school. Alcohol abuse does not include an extremely strong craving for alcohol, loss of control over drinking or physical dependence, but it can be just as devastating to your life. Whether you have alcoholism or abuse alcohol, your problem can affect your quality of life and your career and can damage your relationships.

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Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can be factors in violent crimes, teen pregnancies and date rape. As many as 13 million people in the United States may have a problem with alcohol. Short-term physical effects of alcohol use include: Distorted vision, hearing and coordination. Altered perceptions and emotions. Impaired judgment. Bad breath. Hangovers. Long-term physical effects of heavy alcohol use include: Loss of appetite. Vitamin deficiencies. Skin problems. Sexual impotence. Memory loss. Digestive-system disorders such as ulcers, inflammation of the pancreas, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach) and cirrhosis (liver damage). Central and peripheral nervous systems damage, including blackouts, hallucinations, tremors, alcohol withdrawal syndrome and death. Damage to unborn children (from even moderate drinking), including birth defects, mental retardation, learning problems and fetal alcohol syndrome. Psychological and interpersonal problems, including impaired thinking and judgment, changes in mood and behavior, child abuse, impaired social relationships, and marital, scholastic, job-related, legal, and financial problems

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