What is alcoholism? Alcoholism is when you abuse alcohol, you continue to drink even though you know your drinking is causing problems. If you continue to abuse alcohol, it can lead to alcohol dependence. Alcohol dependence is also called alcoholism. You are physically or mentally addicted to alcohol. You have a strong need, or craving, to drink. You feel like you must drink just to get by.
For more than millions of people have been affected by an addict that destroyed their life or in some cases has been that addict that destroyed his or her own life. For men, more than 4 drinks in a day, or more than 14 drinks per week. For women, more than 3 drinks in a day, or more than 7 drinks per week. People who drink more than the maximum limits are at high risk of becoming alcoholics.
It was said in the article called “The alcohol dependence syndrome” by Tim stock basically describes what alcohol is .Our bodies will ‘run on alcohol’, though it is an unhealthy fuel for us that leads to depletion of specific nutrients including zinc, magnesium, copper, iron and some B-complex vitamins, among others. A vicious cycle often ensues when nutritional deficiencies develop. The body’s natural energy system becomes crippled and lethargy develops. This can cause a craving for alcohol as the fuel of choice, since it uses a different metabolic pathway to produce energy in the body. Once one begins drinking alcohol the nutrient deficiencies worsen, and this further increases the cravings for alcohol or sugar. Though alcohol is makes you feel excitement, happiness and relaxation it is in fact a depressant. Alcohol in the bloodstream causes impairment of motor co-ordination and slows down central nervous system activity, which gives the impression of clumsiness and can lead to alcohol related accidents. The more intoxicated a person has slurred speech, blurred vision and the loss of balance. It switches off the part of the brain that controls judgment which can