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Worldwide, between seven and ten percent of the population are believed to have the potential to become alcoholics if exposed to enough alcohol. Since alcohol is genetically transmitted to a considerable degree, this tendency is more prevalent in some populations than others.
What else can I help you with?
What disease can alcoholism?
Alcoholism can increase the risk of certain diseases but it is not a disease, contrary to common myth.
What is the most common treatment for alcoholism?
The most common treatment for alcoholism is a program of therapy. Alcoholics Anonymous is a popular group therapy and support program for recovering alcoholics.
What year did the World Health Organization acknowledge alcoholism as an illness?
The World Health Organization acknowledged alcoholism as a serious medical problem in 1951, and the American Medical Association declared alcoholism as a treatable illness in 1956. The World Health Organization acknowledged alcoholism as a serious medical problem in 1951, and the American Medical Association declared alcoholism as a treatable illness in 1956.
Does alcoholism cause impedance?
Yes, it's possible but not common.
Why is Alcoholism so common?
It is readily available, and people enjoy the effects.
How do people get Alcoholism?
People don't really get Alcoholism because it isn't a disease, in spite of the common misperception. They become alcoholic as a result of a long series of bad choices.
What agency is alcoholism?
There are a number of alcohol agencies around the world. In the US, the lead agency is the National Institute on alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
What Do People With Bulimia alcoholism and drug addiction Have In Common?
You said it in the question - they are all addicts !
How do people usually get alcoholism?
People don't really get alcoholism because it isn't a disease, in spite of the common misperception. They become alcoholic as a result of a long series of bad choices.
What percent of the population suffer from alcoholism?
If by alcoholism you mean advanced addiction to alcohol, about 5 - 7%. Roughly 10% practice some form of alcohol abuse that may or may not be identified as alcoholism.
What causes Hypermagnesemia?
Chronic alcoholism is the most common cause of hypomagnesemia, in part because of poor diet
Can you receive short and long term disability for alcoholism?
Under some circumstances. The most common is SSI.
