Alcoholism Learning Center
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Alcoholism is an illness marked by drinking alcoholic beverages at a level that interferes with physical health, mental health, and social, family, or occupational responsibilities. Alcoholism is divided into 2 categori... |
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Symptoms
Alcohol affects the central nervous system as a depressant. This leads to a decrease in: Activity; Anxiety; Inhibitio...
Causes
Alcoholism is a type of drug addiction. There is both physical and mental dependence on alcohol. Alcoholism is divide...
Tests
Men who have 15 or more drinks a week, women who have 12 or more drinks a week, or anyone who has 5 or more drinks pe...
Treatments
Those who are dependent need to stop drinking alcohol (abstinence. Those who are problem drinkers may be successful w...
Alternative Therapies
Support groups are available to help people who are dealing with alcoholism. Alcoholics Anonymous is a self-help grou...
Complications
Brain degeneration; Cancers of the larynx, esophagus, liver, and colon; Cirrhosis of the liver; Delirium tremens (DTs...
Prevention
Educational programs and medical advice about alcohol abuse can help decrease alcohol abuse and its problems. Alcohol...
Doctor Specialties
If you or someone you know has alcohol dependence and develops severe confusion, seizures, bleeding, or other health ...
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