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    These are cases that happen far too often. Matt addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs. The entire family suffers when a loved one has an addiction. Because it’s very hard to watch someone you love struggle with alcohol or drug addiction. My stepfather is an alcoholic and has a severe problem with controlling his addiction. He can’t live without it on a daily basis although he works every day he is not cautious of his drinking addiction around other employees. It is a very frustration situation

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    Abraham’s addiction to alcohol could be caused by processes in the brain, such as neurotransmitters and by hormones, it has been proven that alcohol addiction can be caused by genetics. There is also a gene that affects the amount of alcohol that people drink, this means that some people like Abraham may have a predisposition to drink a greater amount of alcohol that other people. There also a difference in the genetics factors, regarding alcohol consumption and alcohol dependency. Also in studies

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    If you or somebody you know is suffering from alcohol dependency, then it might be time to look into the alcoholism treatment options that will be most effective for the person's lifestyle and necessities. Treatment for alcoholism comes in a variety of types. Some treatment options might be a lot better than others for a certain situation. This article will| help guide you through choosing the correct alcohol addiction treatment based on a person's specific needs. Alcoholism can originate from several

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    Abstract The term “alcoholism” describes a drinker who is mentally and physically dependent on alcohol, and who would most likely have withdrawal symptoms upon trying to quit. This dependence prevents most alcoholics from being able to control when they drink and how much they drink. For that reason, alcoholics usually drink to excess despite the consequences. Alcoholism, like any addiction, is a chronic disorder which involves continued use despite negative consequences and requires ongoing treatment

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    Americans we pride ourselves in our beers, not knowing that approximately 17.6 million people or one in every 12 adults suffer from alcoholism in this country (Wilcox, n.d.). Considering that science is so widely used to help those who suffer from addiction, we have not been able to show empirical evidence on the impact of AA treatment. AA treatment itself is not a science based treatment but more of a faith based one. There have been many who have criticized the treatment and no one really seems to

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    Alcohol and Addiction According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, almost 17 million adults had an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2013. Even worse, almost 90,000 people die every year from alcohol-related causes. Alcohol and addiction are two serious public health problems that both can be solved through professional treatment. http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/alcohol-facts-and-statistics What is the Economic Burden of Alcohol Addiction

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    Teen alcohol addiction - Is there any hope for a teenager who wants to get his or her life straightened out? It's very interesting that I find myself writing about something that not only is commonsense, but what is more, something that every one knows about in general but may not in particular. Alcohol use among teenagers is a serious problem and is responsible for death and injury in automobile accidents, physical and emotional disability, deterioration of academic performances, aggressive

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    disease. It is in fact a neurological condition that requires clinical treatment. Just as in other addictions, alcoholism also causes permanent changes to the brain chemistries of the addict and makes them completely dependent on alcohol for doing daily activities. Hence, it is extremely important that as a lay person or a family member of an addict, one understands the important aspects of Alcohol Addiction Treatment Miami. The treatment program basically consist of three steps viz intervention, detoxification

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    The alcoholic beverage has remained an established element to society’s social world and has grown into a way of living. As alcohol continues to flourish in its prevalence among citizens of the United States, so does the concept of alcohol addiction. A person becomes addicted to alcohol when they “drink excessively and develops a dependence that results in noticeable mental disturbance, or an interference with bodily and mental health, their interpersonal relations, and their smooth social and

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    becoming addicted to alcohol is they are usually the last person to realize their plight. They often retreat into denial because facing the fact they suffer from an addiction would indicate they need to stop drinking and seek help. Make no mistake about, alcoholism is an insidious disease that destroys a person's soul and spirit. If left untreated, alcohol dependence can result in permanent physical problems, prison and/or death. The Personal Problems You Might Be Having With Alcohol Dependence In the

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