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| Is alcoholism hereditary? |
| Yes, according to medical researchers, alcoholism is hereditary in a few cases. There are various families wherein several family members have drinking problems |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| How much does a person have to drink to become an alcoholic? |
| A person becomes alcoholic if they exceed the proper dosage for alcohol. Adult men can drink moderate amounts of alcohol, averaging up to two drinks a day, whil |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| How is alcoholism treated? |
| Alcohol can generate physical dependence in the drinker, so withdrawal from alcohol can be a threatening process for an alcoholic. Unfortunately there |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| What are some side effects of alcoholism? |
| Alcohol is one of the most abused drugs, acting as a depressant on the central nervous system. It causes slurred speech, drowsiness, euphoria, vomiting, depress |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| Why do alcoholics have a higher tolerance for alcohol? |
| Alcoholics have a higher tolerance for alcohol because their body has grown partially immune to the effects of the drug. Alcoholics drink more often, so their t |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| What is cirrhosis of the liver? |
| Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic disease which interferes with normal liver functions and is often caused by chronic alcoholism or Hepatitis C. It is ma |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| How does alcohol affect the human body? |
A moderate amount of alcohol can help protect the heart; however, if the amount is excessive (more than three drinks a day) it has a poisonous effect on |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| Where can I find a treatment center for alcoholism? |
The most available treatment for alcoholics who have decided they want to quit drinking is to talk to their family members, teachers, mentors, and& |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| What is Alcoholics Anonymous? |
| Alcoholics Anonymous or AA is a voluntary, charitable fellowship of recovered alcoholics. It was established in 1935 to help alcoholics in their recovery a |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| Are there support groups for families of alcoholics? |
Yes. These support groups offer continuing therapy programs wherein the whole family is involved in the recovery process. Family members parti |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| Can a person ever recover from alcoholism? |
| Yes, a person can recover from alcoholism through various alcohol addiction treatment programs incorporated into the three basic steps of intervention, det |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| Is alcoholism a disease? |
| Yes, alcoholism is considered a chronic, usually progressive, disease characterized by symptoms such as a strong need to drink in spite of negative consequ |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| Why is alcohol addicting? |
| Alcohol causes addiction because it creates a dependence syndrome on the part of the drinker, caused by a group of behavioral, physiological and cognitive pheno |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| Do people ever die of alcoholism? |
Yes. Alcoholism has killed many people both directly and indirectly. First, it can lead to dangerous health conditions and the alcoholic's neglect of hi |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| What are the DTs? |
DT's is short for Delirium Tremens, a disorder involving severe and sudden mental or neurological changes leading to seizures caused by stopping alcohol |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| Can alcoholism cause mental illness? |
Yes, because the brain immediately feels the effects of alcohol after drinking. The first part of the brain affected is the frontal lobe section, which contr |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| How does alcoholism affect pregnancy? |
| If a woman drinks excessive amounts of alcohol during pregnancy, it can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome, which includes such problems as birth defects, hear |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| Do most alcoholics abuse other types of drugs also? |
| Yes, some alcoholics, especially teenagers, have a tendency to abuse other types of drugs as well as alcohol, because these substances belong to their experimen |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| How common is alcoholism among teenagers? |
Teenage alcoholism is very common, beginning as young as 14. Teenagers sometimes turn to alcohol to express general adolescent feelings, including |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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| (Published: Sun, Nov 19, 2006 23:58:34) |
| What is Korsakoff psychosis? |
| Korsakoff's Syndrome or Korsakoff's Amnesiac Psychosis frequently occurs in people who are either malnourished or have Vitamin B (especially thiamin) deficiency |
| Author: Mitch Ashforth |
| Category: Self Help - Alcoholism Questions |
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