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The consumption of alcoholic beverages dates back to the beginning of time. Unfortunately some of us are affected by the excessive consumption of alcohol in a very negative way. Hence the problem of alcohol abuse which has disrupted lives, societies and civilizations over the generations..
Today, probably more so than ever before, consuming alcohol has become the norm. When consumed in moderation, it can be a form of relaxation. Many people come home from a hard day of work and unwind with a drink. The problem is how do you know when that relaxing drink has taken over your life? How do you know when you become dependent on it? Alcohol abuse in today's society is becoming a serious problem. In the past people used to believe that alcohol abuse was characterized by a weak personality, but today it is seen as a serious disease that can affect us all. Take A Look At These Statistics on Alcohol Abuse A surprising statistic is that 1 in 13 adults is affected by alcohol abuse. The online health guide, WebMD reported that in the United States alone, 12 to 14 million adults suffer from alcohol abuse and each year, around 100,000 adults will die from alcohol abuse. It has also been proven that alcohol abuse is a large factor in contributing to the country's car accidents, suicides and homicides. Alcohol also affects many other things in daily life, including increased rates of job absenteeism, and increased reports of domestic violence and child abuse. What are the Signs of Alcohol Abuse? Occasional drinks at home or with friends does not mean that you have a problem with alcohol. As a guideline: - in women, if you consume more than seven drinks a week and more than three in a social gathering, this may indicate that there is a degree of alcohol abuse. - In men, the rate of consumption would have to equal more than 14 drinks per week or an excess of four drinks while with friends. Other signs include: - an obvious alcohol cravings, - a noted loss of control when drinking, leading to the person unable to say stop when he has had enough. - When the level of alcohol tolerance increases markedly can be another sign of alcohol abuse, - When the drinker displays a physical dependence on alcohol, such as nausea, sweating and headaches if no alcohol is consumed. The scientific community are in agreement that many other factors are involved with drinking, such as family history of drinking, family genetics, stress levels, and social and environmental factors. Alcohol abuse has become a serious disease that is escalating all over the western world. Fortunately, it is treatable, but is difficult to cure and it can affect anyone. There are many factors make some people more susceptible to it than others. Even though many of us drink and enjoy ourselves in moderation, however,it is important that we all hear the message and keep our consumption to recognized tolerable levels. Unfortunately modern society has raised the spectre of alcohol consumption to levels of absurdity as the fashion of Binge Drinking has become the norm amongst many of the young. This bad influence can only lead to more and more of us suffering from alcohol abuse.
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