We've
all seen the stereotypical "drunk" in movies and television
shows: He's the one staggering down the street, clothing
askew, slurring his words and tripping over his own feet. But
in the real world, alcoholism is often much more difficult to
spot. Alcoholics may hide their drinking problem from friends,
family -- even from themselves.
In the United States alone, alcoholism affects millions of
people and costs the country billions of dollars each year.
In this article, we'll learn the difference between heavy
drinking and alcoholism, find out how alcohol affects the
body, discover the genetic, social and physiological factors
that lead individuals down the path to alcoholism and learn
how alcoholics can get treatment for their addiction.
But first, what is alcoholism?
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Do You Need Help?If you or someone close to you is (or may be) an
alcoholic, here are a few online resources that can help
you or your loved one:
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Here are some interesting links:
