Am I An Alcoholic?

Am I an Alcoholic? Alcoholism (also known as Alcohol Use Disorder, or AUD) is a chronic, relapsing disease affecting millions of individuals in the United States. According to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 51 percent of the population aged 12 and older reported binge drinking in the past month. More than 14 million individuals aged 12 and older were suffering from alcoholism. And each year, more than 2,200 individuals die due to alcohol poisoning. Many may come to wonder, “Am I an alcoholic?” What Causes Alcoholism? Some individuals are more prone to alcoholism than others. Alcoholism involves several complex risk factors: Genetics and family history. These factors are the most correlated with one’s risk for alcoholism – in fact, genetics are about half of the problem, with family history making up the other half. When coupled with a genetic tendency toward alcoholism, an upbringing fraught with difficulties like childhood abuse and parental struggles can increase the risk of becoming an alcoholic. Current environment. Stress can be a major trigger for alcoholics – pressure at work and trouble at home can both lead to alcohol abuse. Gender. While the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that men are more likely to drink and become alcohol dependent than women, its research also suggests that women are more vulnerable to alcohol-related damage. Mental health condition. The Mental Health Foundation notes that ...
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