Alcoholism
Alcoholism
By Lindsey Marden and Raven Scarborough
Alcoholism is the consumption of alcoholic beverages to the extent that this behavior conflicts with the person's normal personal, family, social, or work life.Consuming alcohol in excess every day can result in mental and physical illnesses, loss of jobs, and family support, as well as the danger of driving under the influence!
Alcoholism is one of the world's most costly drug problems. With the exception of nicotine addiction, alcoholism is more costly to most countries than all other drug use problems combined. For most adults, moderate alcohol consumption does not cause much concern for addiction. Moderate alcohol comsumption means that for a guy over 21, two drinks of alcohol a day (beer or wine) and for a girl over 21 ONE drink a day.
If you or a friend are consuming alcohol under age 21, or are legally drinking, but are drinking more than 1 or 2 drinks a day, you need to get help. Call your health care provider, counselor, or talk to the school nurse.
Alcoholism results from many factors, including a person's social environment, emotional health, family problems,
and family history. In addition, an alcoholic can develop multiple forms of addiction to alcohol.
Call Alcoholics Anonymous for help (24 hour hotline)882-1000, or if a family member needs help but isn't ready, you can call the Addiction Resource Center in Brunswick. (800) 244-3805.
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