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There are differing theories on this issue.
Some people, it is known, will become alcohol-dependent after very little exposure to alcohol. Others seem to be able to drink heavily for a time, and then cease doing so with no apparent effort.
It is known that Alcoholism (and perhaps other forms of addiction) is strongly hereditary. If a person has an alcoholic parent, there seems to be roughly a 25% chance that the individual will become addicted after sufficient exposure. This is complicated, however, by the issues of not knowing family histories of drinking in many cases, and it is not at this time possible to say with certainty what the percentages are, nor to tell who is most prone to addiction. When definitive DNA markers are found, it will help resolve this issue.
Equally, we are unsure whether a so-called "normal" person can become an alcoholic simply by drinking a lot for a long period of time. You can see where there could be a good deal of confusion in making such a determination.
So the answer to your question, for the time being, has to be "sometimes, but not always."
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Which term is defined as a dependency on alcohol regardless of the consequences?
Alcoholism is defined as a dependency on alcohol regardless of the consequences.
Does alcohol cause physical dependency?
It can, although it rarely does.
What name is used to indicate a chemical dependency to alcohol?
An addiction.
When you use alcohol other drugs to function this is called?
Addiction or dependency.
Beer contains alcohol explain why alcohol is said to be a drug?
Alcohol is classified as a drug because of its psychoactive effects on the central nervous system, which can alter mood and behaviour. It can lead to addiction, impair judgment, and cause various health risks.
When a physical need has been achieved to a drug or alcohol this is referred to?
Dependency / Addiction
When a physical need has been achieved to a drug or alcohol thi is referred to as?
Dependency / Addiction
Can alcoholism cause pernicious anemia?
Afraid so! My alcohol dependency caused PA.
What is the disease called that occurs when a person has an increased dependency and tolerance to alcohol which he or she cannot control?
Alcoholism.
What was Cory Monteith's criminal past?
He stole money from friends and family to fund his drug and alcohol dependency.
What terms is defines as dependency on alcohol?
Traditionally, it has been called Alcoholism.
When a physical need has been achieved to a drug or alcohol this is referred to as?
Dependency / Addiction
