Say no to being Alcoholic
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. 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.
Although a cure is not yet available, alcoholism can be treated. Even after a lengthy period of sobriety, however, there is always the chance of relapse. Cutting down on drinking usually doesn’t work and you must completely cut out alcohol to recover.
Occasional relapses are common during the first stages of recovery. This does not mean you have failed. This is why you must have a support system in place — your family, a support group or friends.