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Alcohol consumption is not necessarily a problem. We've all
heard that drinking should be done in moderation. And, while
many of us are able to control our drinking (whether social or
not), others cannot.
In fact, the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence
believes that there are nearly 20 million people who are
dependent upon alcohol in the United States alone.
The definition of alcoholism is quite specific. It states that
if a person feels cravings or urges, has a loss of control over
how much they drink, has a physical dependence and/or a high
tolerance level, s/he is known as "alcohol dependent".
An alcohol dependent person feels that the need of alcohol in
order to cope or operate with day-to-day life.
An alcoholic dependent person has therefore developed the
disease of alcoholism. The abovementioned Council agrees that it
is a major public health concern, and is something that should
be dealt with on a national level. And, like any disease, it can
last a person's lifetime, is debilitating, and has the
possibility to cause death.
Alcoholism can be cured. Even if damage is done to the liver, it
has a strong chance of regenerating and recuperating. With
proper treatment, support and will power, many people can stop
drinking for good and carry on with their lives.
Some treatments use counseling methods, while others incorporate
medication as a part of the regimen for success. Some of these
medications are addictive and are not used but only for the
first few days.
When dealing with a disease of this nature, some persevere
quicker than others. If a person is able to completely abstain
from alcohol, then he or she has a greater chance at rebuilding
his or her life-which is the best goal to keep in mind during
the struggle.
