Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a big problem because it can not always be cured, it is a disease, and treatment does not always work. Alcoholism can be cured by these 3 ways. You can go to treatment for alcoholism, but you are not always guaranteed a positive outcome you can be an outpatient during the week, and be home on weekends, or you can check into a sobriety house. Treatment does not always work for these reasons; you could relapse, sobriety houses don’t always work/help, you could check into a sobriety house and leave with negative outcomes. Alcoholism is a disease but it is mostly a craving. It can run in the family genes, and it’s chronic, and is very life threatening. Those with alcohol and other drug problems may deny that they have a problem, they may find it difficult to ask for help. Alcoholism treatment works for many people , but like other chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, some people stop drinking and remain sober. People with drinking problems have the same needs as all other people- food, clothing, shelter, health care, job, acceptance, and the need for self-confidence. Three out of four alcohol and drug abusing men and women are married, living at home, holding onto a job, and are well accepted by their family members. The earlier treatment starts after troubles are recognized, the better the chances are for success. A successful outcome can be expected for 50%-70% depending upon the person characteristics. of the patient; early treatment intervention; and the strong support of family, friends, employers, and the community. A longitudinal study of more than 6,000 adolescents found that peer alcohol use at the beginning of the study was significantly related to increase in adolescent alcohol use over time. A recent study reported that 28 million people age 12 and older used illicit drugs during the past year. By current estimates, more than 76 million people have been exposed to alcoholism in the family. Experience shows that for every person with an alcohol