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Alcoholism has been recognized as a disease by the American Medical Association since 1956. Alcohol addiction occurs when the brain adjusts to the presence of alcohol in the system and can no longer function properly without it. There are emotional factors involved, as well. Another name for alcohol addiction is alcoholism.
Someone's illness needs time to develop to the medication they are taking for that illness. example. One could develop a tolerance syndrome centered around alcohol addiction.
A common chronic illness is asthma and cancer.
Stigma associated with chronic illness and disability:
why is it challenging to prognosticate for people with dying with chronic illness
A chronic illness is an illness that reaccures. Usally in episodes. Episodes are when the symptoms are prominent. Sometime people who suffer from chronic illnesses have pain constantly. An example is chronic migraines a person may get migraine headaches everyday,weekly or monthly. These headaches can last weeks or hours. Getting the flu more than once is not a chronic illness. Some chronic illness are life threatening or can become life threatening.
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Alcohol and drug addiction can potentially become a lifelong illness when this problem is not addressed immediately. The treatment process will depend on the duration of drug addiction. Drug and alcohol intervention along with counseling can be a key to a successful recovery of a patient. Answer2: Drug abuse does not have to be a lifelong illness. Everything changes when a person makes up their mind to end self destructive abuse to their wonderful mind and body. Get the professional help you need to enjoy the wonderful productive gift of life you were meant to.
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Narcotic addiction is an illness. It begins with the letter N.
The length varies. I've had a chronic illness for 6 years and should grow out of it. Some are life long.