WHAT ALCOHOLISM MEANS

its a cronical disorder characterised by its a chronic
disordercharacterized by compulsive, repeated, and
excessive consumption of alcohol. Alcoholism is also
chronic, progressive, relapsing brain disease with genetic,
psychological, and environmental factors influencing
its development and manifestations. Alcohol abuse and
alcohol dependence is a very big problem nowdays.
Alcohol remains the number one drug problem in the
USA.
Individuals often hide their drinking or deny that
the fact that they have a problem. Signs of a possible
alcoholism include having friends or relatives express
concern, being irritated when people comment on their
drinking, feeling guilty about their excessive alcohol
consumption and thinking that they should moderate it
but finds themselves unable to do so, or needs a morning
drink to steady their nerves or relieve a hangover.
Alcoholism signs can also include: 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 accidents
or traffic tickets.