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What is Alcoholism?

A person who is dependent on the consumption of alcohol is called an Alcoholic, and the state of alcohol dependence is called Alcoholism. It has been a long time since alcoholism was classified as a disease. The pattern of drinking alcohol in this is the case is such that it involves obsession and compulsion for the drug, affecting the bio, psycho, social, and spiritual side of the drinker.

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Researches tell us that 10% population turns out to be alcoholics, while the rest of the population comprises social drinkers. Alcoholics are in heavy denial and are least aware of the serious physical and psychological complications to follow. Social relationships are also badly disrupted. One fails to perform normal tasks, like caring for personal hygiene, stops taking interest in activities one used to enjoy, regulating one’s routine, running daily errands, etc.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), there are approximately 140 million alcoholics worldwide. Most of them don’t get proper treatment. Alcohol is responsible for 1 out of 25 deaths occurring worldwide. National Institute of Health (NIH) reports that in the U.S alone, there are about 10% male alcoholics and 5% female alcoholics. Similarly, National Health Service (NHS) estimates that 1 out of 13 people, is an alcoholic in the U.K.

Alcoholism

Alcohol can be abused by anyone; it is not solely associated with alcoholism or alcohol dependence. Even social drinking should not be underestimated, because it can eventually lead to the increased consumption, which can cause problems. To develop a better understanding of Alcoholism, we should look at its nature that has 4 aspects: