ALCOHOLISM

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An Alcoholic’s main goal each
day is that first drink, looking
forward to the next time, and
feeling bad about the last time.
How to tell if you are drinking
too much
-More than seven drinks per week
or more than three drinks per
occasion
Alcoholism is caused by a
combination of genetic, physical,
psychological, social and
environmental factors that vary
greatly from one individual to
another.
The risk of becoming one is
higher if a parent is an alcoholic.
Admitting they are alcoholics is
very hard for some people.
Some feel that because they can
go one week at a time until the
next drink, they are not
alcoholics.
Alcoholics tend to develop
severe psychological symptoms
and physical consequences.
Some withdrawal symptoms
include heavy sweating,
nausea, vomiting, hand tremors,
insomnia, rapid pulse, severe
anxiety, and hallucinations.

Alcohol is a toxic substance
which, when used in excess
and over prolonged periods
can seriously harm the body.
It damages the liver, the central
nervous system, the gut, the
blood and the heart.

Some Problems Caused
by Alcohol
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is probably the most
widely recognized medical
complication of chronic
alcoholism.
***It is a grave and irreversible
condition characterized by a
progressive replacement of
healthy liver tissue with scars,
which can lead to liver failure
and death.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
(FAS) is an irreversible condition
associated with excessive
consumption of alcohol by
pregnant women and is,
therefore, completely
preventable.
Each and every case of FAS is
a needless tragedy. Victims
suffer serious physical
deformities and often mental
deficiencies. This is the worse
thing a woman could do to her
future child.
A Lifestyle Changes for
Alcoholism / Alcohol Abuse is
needed:
Abstaining from alcohol is the
single most important aspect to
treating and preventing
alcoholism, but this can be very
challenging to those who have
had previous drinking problems.
The best course of action is a
combination of ongoing therapy,
positive motivation and strong
social support. Many alcoholics
also find it helpful to change
social routines, adopt a new set
of values and avoid people,
places and activities that
support the drinking habit.

For those who either choose
or need to quit drinking
entirely,
Alcoholics Anonymous is
the best known program.
MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE TODAY
LINK BELOW:
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/