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Alcoholism as a Disease, Not a Weakness
Alcoholism is a disease in
which drinkers have lost the
ability to control their drinking,
leading to physical and mental
harm and loss of ability to
behave in a socially acceptable
manner. Alcoholism is a chronic,
progressive, pathological
condition that affects the
nervous and digestive system,
caused by the inability to
stop drinking despite adverse
consequences such as loss
of job, family, and health.
The disease is potentially
fatal, however the most disturbing
and debilitating part of alcoholism
is the loss of self-respect,
the possible job loss, and
the toll it takes on the alcoholics
family. There is also indication
that there may be a genetic
component with alcoholism.
The National Council on Alcoholism
and Drug Dependence defines
alcoholism as characterized
by "impaired control over
dinking.and distortions in
thinking, most notably denial."
This means that for many alcoholics,
they are unable to make a
decision to stop drinking
without the help of others.
Symptoms of the disease include
but are not limited to sneaking
drinks, lying about the amount
consumed, irritability when
alcohol is not available,
mood swings, loss of appetite,
a puffiness of the face, job
loss and a high number of
traffic tickets.
Family members need to develop
an awareness of the disease
and talk with the alcoholic.
Most alcoholics are in denial
and talking to the person
about their disease can be
very difficult. Choose a time
when the person is sober.
In addition, talking to the
person after an alcoholic
problem as occurred, such
as a family argument, or a
drunken driving ticket, for
example, may be a good time
to talk. Unfortunately waiting
for a problem to occur from
alcoholic behaviors can have
serious consequences.
Family members coping with
an alcoholic or addict can
cause a great deal of stress
in the family life. Therefore,
there are support groups for
Al-Alteen for children and
teenagers. Al-Anon is for
the spouse or loved one that
has to cope with an alcoholic.
These groups teach family
members on how to cope with
the alcoholic and process
their emotions.
There are studies that want
you to believe that alcoholism
is not a disease. They are
wrong. Alcoholism is a disease
and while there is no cure,
it is treatable. If it were
not a disease, insurance companies
would not pay for treatment.
For more information, visit:
www.AlcoholismInfoCenter.com
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