What are the risk factors for alcoholism?

15+ drinks a week for men 12+ drinks a week for women 5+ drinks/day at least once a week Parents or relatives with alcoholism Mental health issues like anxiety or bipolar disorder

What are the behavioral symptoms of alcoholism?

Drinking alone Needing to drink more to feel the same effects Nutrition and eating problems Becoming violent or angry when confronted about their alcohol abuse Missing out on school, work, or social obligations in order to drink or to recover from drinking

What are the physical symptoms of alcoholism?

Cravings for alcoholic beverages Shaking, nausea, and vomiting (when not drinking) Blackouts (when binge drinking) Tremors (the morning after drinking) Serious medical problems like Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Ketoacidosis

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What Are the Causes of Alcohol Dependence

Posted on March 2, 2017 (Updated - November 23, 2021) by Eric Paskin

The exact cause of alcoholism is unknown, but, much like other addictions, scientists believe that the causes of alcohol addiction are 50% genetic and 50% environmental. While addiction to alcohol begins primarily on a psychological basis, heavy drinkers can soon develop a serious physical dependence on the drug. What is Alcoholism? With over 87%