El alcoholismo

ALCOHOLISM

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MEMBERS:
Svetlana Valentina Cárdenas G.

Luis Fernando Solórzano G.
José Jerzain Castillo G.

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.

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