In simple terms, an alcoholic is someone who suffers from a
dependency to alcohol - otherwise known as alcoholism. This condition is
defined by repeated alcohol consumption to and beyond the point of
intoxication, despite negative consequences. An alcoholic is physically
addicted to alcoholic beverages, and as such, will suffer severe withdrawal
symptoms when consumption is inhibited.
Types
When it comes to alcoholics, there are two types to be aware
of: Abusers and dependents. Abuse refers to the routine consumption of alcohol
that causes significant distress or impairment in one or more areas of an
individual’s life. Common occurrences include calling in sick for work, or a
DUI charge. Dependency is defined as a alcohol compulsion. With enough time, a
dependent will develop a tolerance for a certain alcohol amount in addition to
severe withdrawal symptoms.
Identification
“Alcoholic” is the most common word used to define people
dealing with alcohol dependency or abuse issues. Consumption of alcohol does
not need to occur every day or week in order for a person to fall under this
classification. College students have long been known to drink heavily, or
“binge” on the weekends. And though this behavior is considered abuse, it will
often set the stage for dependency issues down the road.
Features
Occupational and/or social functioning is often impaired by
both types of alcoholism. Common features include poor work performance,
strained relationships and a preoccupation with obtaining alcohol, often
leading to rampant financial issues.
Effects
Simply put: Alcoholism is a wretched condition. In the
initial stages, alcoholics will experience bouts of intoxication resulting in
memory and attention loss, slurred speech, and coordination issues. Once a
drinker’s judgment has become impaired, reckless behavior often follows.
Prevention / Solutions
Fortunately, alcoholics are not at a loss when it comes to
recovery assistance. At our Los
Angeles drug rehab facility, recovery specialists are available to assess
and address each patients individual goals and needs to help ensure a healthy
and effective plan of action. Give Above it All a call today and let us help
you back on track towards the happy and productive lifestyle you deserve.
Sadly there are a lot of 'alcoholics' out there- who are in denial and consider themselves social drinkers but it's much deeper than that
ReplyDeleteFor me I have always tried to understand why you would ALLOW yourself to become addicted to such a toxic thing. Watching my friend change by every minute depending on what drink she had was heartbreaking. DENIAL was the hardest thing to get through to her! But she finally admitted she had a issue and has been in rehab for 115 days so far :)
ReplyDeleteI have grown up with an alcoholic father and it was seriously so hard! Since I was of age I try to seek help for those who are suffering from this!
ReplyDeleteGetting addicted to drugs and alcohol can result in serious health effects. Fortunately, these type of addictions are diseases that can be treated. Consulting a good alcohol recovery centre is the only thing you need to do. They have professions who can bring back your normal life.
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