{"id":3191,"date":"2015-01-30T13:49:53","date_gmt":"2015-01-30T17:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hnetalk.com\/Member\/?p=3191"},"modified":"2017-10-17T19:58:36","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T19:58:36","slug":"alcoholism-and-alcohol-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/alcoholism-and-alcohol-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
\n<\/strong>Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are two types of problem drinking.<\/p>\n

Alcoholism is when your drinking causes serious problems in your life, yet you keep drinking. You also may have a physical dependence on alcohol. You need more and more alcohol to feel drunk. Stopping suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>\n

Alcohol abuse is when your drinking leads to problems, but you are not physically dependent on alcohol. These problems may occur:
\n\u2022 At work, school, or home
\n\u2022 In your personal relationships
\n\u2022 With the law
\n\u2022 From using alcohol in dangerous situations, such as drinking and driving<\/p>\n

Drinking too much alcohol can put you at risk for alcohol problems. You are more at risk for alcoholism if:
\n\u2022 You are a man who has 15 or more drinks a week
\n\u2022 You are a woman who has 12 or more drinks a week
\n\u2022 You have five or more drinks at a time at least once a week<\/p>\n

One drink is defined as a 12-ounce bottle of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a 1 1\/2-ounce shot of liquor.<\/p>\n

If you have a parent with alcoholism, you are more at risk for alcohol problems.<\/p>\n

Alcohol abuse is on the rise. In the U.S., 3 out of 10 people drink at a level that puts them at risk for alcoholism.
\nIf you are concerned about your drinking, it may help to take a careful look at your alcohol use.<\/p>\n

Symptoms
\n<\/strong>If you have a drinking problem, you may:
\n\u2022 Continue to drink, even when your health, work, or family are being harmed
\n\u2022 Drink alone
\n\u2022 Become stirred up, excited, or tense when drinking
\n\u2022 Become hostile when asked about your drinking
\n\u2022 Make excuses to drink
\n\u2022 Miss work or school, or don\u2019t perform as well because of drinking
\n\u2022 Stop taking part in activities you enjoy because of alcohol
\n\u2022 Need to use alcohol on most days to get through the day
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t eat a lot or eat poorly
\n\u2022 Not care about how you dress or if you are clean
\n\u2022 Try to hide alcohol use
\n\u2022 Shake in the morning or after periods when you have not had a drink<\/p>\n

Treatment
\n<\/strong>Many people with an alcohol problem need to completely stop using alcohol. This is called abstinence. Having strong social and family support can help make it easier to quit drinking.
\nSome people are able to just cut back on their drinking. So even if you don\u2019t give up alcohol altogether, you may be able to drink less. This can improve your health and relationships with others. It can also help you perform better at work or school.<\/p>\n

However, many people who drink too much find they can\u2019t just cut back. Abstinence may be the only way to manage a drinking problem.<\/p>\n

Support Groups <\/strong>help many people who are dealing with alcoholism.<\/p>\n

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) – Alcoholics Anonymous is a self-help group of recovering alcoholics.<\/p>\n

AL-ANON – Family members of a person with an alcohol problem often benefit from talking with others.<\/p>\n

When to Contact a Medical Professional
\n<\/strong>Talk with your primary care physician if you or someone you know may have an alcohol problem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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