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Alcoholism Facts
- Prevalence: 17.6 million Americans http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alcoh...
- More common in men http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/FAQs/General-En...
- Vitamins do not absorb properly http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information...
- Sexual dysfunction may occur http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec17/ch227/ch...
- Alcohol is one of the most widely abused substances http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2007pres/2...
- Alcohol acts as a depressant http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.ht...
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Alcoholism vs. Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are two different things. Alcoholism consists of a physical and emotional addiction to alcohol. Alcohol abuse is engaging in excessive alcohol consumption, without continual dependence. An alcoholic may feel the need to drink in order to function. Over time, a person's tolerance to alcohol builds, making it necessary to consume more alcohol to feel its effects. Many alcoholics deny their addiction, and may hide it for years.HelpGuide.org: Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism -
Risks
Alcoholism is a serious health risk. Excessive drinking may increase a person's risk for some types of cancer, damages the brain and liver and causes birth defects. Alcoholism can even be fatal.MedlinePlus: Alcoholism -
Symptoms
- Drinking in secret or by oneselfMayoClinic.com: Alcoholism Symptoms
- Uncontrollable drinkingMayoClinic.com: Alcoholism Symptoms
- Urges to drinkMayoClinic.com: Alcoholism Symptoms
- Physical dependenceMayoClinic.com: Alcoholism Symptoms
- Increase in toleranceMayoClinic.com: Alcoholism Symptoms
- Withdrawal symptoms of nausea, sweating, shakingMayoClinic.com: Alcoholism Symptoms
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Five distinct subtypes of alcoholism identified
Young Adult subtype: 31.5 percent of U.S. alcoholics. Young Antisocial subtype: 21 percent of U.S. alcoholics. Functional subtype: 19.5 percent of U.S. alcoholics. Intermediate Familial subtype: 19 percent of U.S. alcoholics. Chronic Severe subtype: 9 percent of U.S. alcoholics.news-medical.net -
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