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Not all who abuse alcohol become alcoholics. Sometimes, it can develop suddenly in response to stressful changes such as a breakup or job loss. Or, alcoholism can start slowly as your tolerance to alcohol increases. If you drink every day or binge drink, the risks of developing alcoholism are greater.
Alcoholism can be caused by many different factors which may include genetics, how you were brought up, your social environment and your emotional health.
Do you abuse alcohol? If you answer yes to any of these questions below, you may have alcohol use disorder:
Unlike alcoholics, an alcohol abuser has some ability to set limits on their drinking. In alcoholism, alcohol use is self-destructive and dangerous to themselves or to others.
Tolerance is the first major warning signs of alcoholism. It means that over time you need more and more alcohol to feel the same effects as when you started drinking. The second major warning sign of alcoholism is withdrawal. If you are drinking to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms, it could be a sign of alcoholism. Alcoholism withdrawal symptoms can include:
There are many effective treatments for alcoholism available to you, and quitting alcohol doesn’t need to ruin your social life. If you’re ready to admit you have alcohol use disorder, you’ve already taken the first step. Support is essential to your recovery—without support, it’s easy to fall back into old patterns. Make an appointment with 2nd Chance Treatment Center to help you with a lasting recovery, with the lowest chance of relapses.
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