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Why do young people become alcoholics faster than adults?
They don't become alcoholic faster.
Is alcoholism one of the reasons behind the Peter Pan Syndrome?
It can be to some degree, but alcoholics become this way for many different reasons. They could be under stress, work in a company that has meetings and drinks are on the house, or, they are genetically programmed to crave alcohol. A Peter Pan Syndrome is someone who doesn't want to grow up, and, in most cases alcoholics are just hooked on alcohol and immaturity isn't always part of it. There are many alcoholics out in society that hold down top executive jobs and get through the day and they come from all different races and all walks of life. Marcy
Is Alcoholics Anonymous too inclusive or exclusive?
Anyone who has a problem with alcohol can become a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop drinking.
What are some issues faced by children of alcoholics?
Children of alcoholics can have almost constant feelings of anxiety and fear as they become aware that the adults in their life are not reliable. They are often neglected emotionally and find it hard to build trusting relationships with any other adults in their lives.
Do alcoholics get cured from their drinking?
According to surveys conducted by the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a substantial proportion of alcoholics become cured of alcoholism and are able to drink in moderation.
How many alcoholics are there in England?
Actual statistics are hard to come by, because many alcoholics do not cooperate with surveys. It is generally accepted in the treatment field that potential alcoholics (people who are likely to become alcoholics if they drink excessively) make up between 7 and 10% of the population in Western countries. Please note the word "if." A person who never drinks alcohol will not become an alcoholic, regardless of potential.
Why is fetal alcohol syndrome described as the leading preventable cause of mental retardation?
Women who are planning to become pregnant, or who are already pregnant or breast-feeding, can choose to not drink any alcohol. Choosing to not drink any alcohol prevents this syndrome.
What percentage of people who have aspergers become alcoholics?
I don't know, but I have asperger's and I struggle pretty hard to turn down a drink. I don't know if asperger's syndrome is the reason for it though.
Why is a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome easier to make in adults than in children?
Most of the external features of Marfan syndrome become more pronounced as the patient gets older, so that diagnosis of the disorder is often easier in adults than in children.
Will parting in the club at six months pregnant cause your baby to become retarded?
It could cause fetal alcohol syndrome.
Why does drinking alcohol make you lose your appetite?
In problem drinkers, alcohol attains the highest priority in the brain above all else. Loss of appetite is generally associated with alcohol withdrawal. Non-alcoholics will usually become more hungry due to a drop in blood sugar.
What percentage of drinkers become alcoholics?
I would say about 1 out of 7 people who drink alcohol become alcoholics. About five percent of drinkers become alcoholic. However, the proportion differs by ethnicity. For example, few Jews become alcoholic whereas a substantial proportion of Irish do so. This reflects culture and beliefs rather than genetics. For example, Orthodox Jews have a lower rate than do Reform Jews. And as Irish become assimilated into U.S. society, their rate tends to drop.
