ALCOHOLISM

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Alcoholism

Wat is alcoholism?

Alcoholism is a disease caused by the compulsive abuse of alcohol, which can have serious consequences disorders and even have inherited, such as nervous system diseases.This is a disease (as without doubt, are a condition as a disease), most widespread in the world. Independent countries, social classes and ages. Yes, that alcoholism, which encompasses people transiting from adolescence to adulthood and affects men and women.

Consequences of alcoholism

Men who consume more than 2 drinks daily and women and the elderly who take 1 drink or less per day, are considered moderate or social drinkers, since this quantity is usually cause problems in health.According to surveys, only 10% of people are considered as abstainers, whereas the remaining 90% take in varying amounts. The risk drinkers constitute 28% of men and 11% of women, although in the female population has shown a progressive increase over time. 10% to 20% of individuals in the general population have suffered abuse or alcohol dependence at some point in their lives.

Ways to know if you're an alcohol

•If you drink too much alcohol, to reduce this amount, you can improve your life and your health. How can you tell if you take too much? Read the following and answer yes or no to these questions:Do you drink alcohol when you feel angry or sad?Have you made late to work their habit of consuming alcohol?Worried about his family his drinking habit?Do you drink alcohol after deciding not going to eat?Did you forget what he did when he was drunk alcohol?Do you get headaches or have a hangover after drinking alcohol?If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have a problem with the amount of alcohol that is ingested. Ask your doctor about your drinking habits to be sure. Your doctor can tell if you should decrease the amount of alcohol you drink or whether to abstain.

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