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There is great debate concerning what causes alcoholism. There is even debate about how to define Alcoholism and whether or not it is a disease.
A craving for much alcohol each and every day may be a symptom, but is not necessarily so.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoAlcohol is largely a genetic disease that is inherited from our ancestors. When people have the necessary genetic makeup (and in some cases, if they simply drink too much for too long, without the genes), alcohol causes changes in their brain that cause them to need alcohol to feel normal.
When the person reaches a point where they can no longer function normally without alcohol in their system, they are addicted -- an alcoholic. As their tolerance for alcohol builds (another sign of addiction) more and more alcohol is required to relieve the discomfort of alcohol deprivation. From there, everything is downhill, since alcohol always affects judgment and makes us drunk, even if we don't show it.
Eventually we reach the point where we can no longer function effectively at all. At that point, there is a chance that our denial may be overcome, and we have a chance at getting into recovery. As long as the booze is working for us, however, there is very little likelihood that we will be willing to change from a known situation to the unknown land of sobriety.
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How can environment cause alcoholism?
The environment cannot CAUSE alcoholism.
Why does alcoholism cause your feet to burn?
That is not a symptom of alcoholism.
Is there a gene responsible for alcoholism?
There is no gene known to cause alcoholism.
Can alcohol cause Alcoholism?
wine has alcohol. it can cause alcoholismjust as beer and liquor can cause Alcoholism. If you look at it from a genetic aspect, then technically wine cannot make someone more prone to alcoholism, but if you are genetically predisposed to alcoholism then yes, wine could trigger the alcoholism just as beer and liquor could.
Can wine cause alcoholism?
wine has alcohol. it can cause alcoholismjust as beer and liquor can cause alcoholism. If you look at it from a genetic aspect, then technically wine cannot make someone more prone to alcoholism, but if you are genetically predisposed to alcoholism then yes, wine could trigger the alcoholism just as beer and liquor could.
Does stress cause Alcoholism?
It doesn't.
Can alcoholism cause a hole in the colon?
No, it can't.
What diseases does secondhand smoking cause?
alcoholism
What are the causes and effects of alcoholism?
There is great disagreement as to the causes if alcoholism but not as to the effects of alcoholism. It can cause numerous health, legal, economic, personal and family problems.
Can alcoholism bring on rage problems?
Alcoholism doesn't cause the rage but is often used as an excuse for expressing rage.
Is alcoholism an acute illness?
There is considerable debate as to whether or not alcoholism itself is a disease, although it is clear that it can sometimes cause diseases.
Does alcoholism cause impedance?
Yes, it's possible but not common.
