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Alcoholism is thought to be a combination of genetic and behavioral factors. It appears that some people have a genetic predisposition to alcohol addiction, and that if they drink enough (sometimes for quite short periods) they will become alcohol dependent.
The behavioral factors dominate, however. For example, a person with a genetic predisposition will obviously not become an alcoholic if she never takes a drink. On the other hand, just about anyone will become addicted to alcohol -- just like any other drug -- if he drinks heavily for a long enough period.
A third factor is the question of why we pursue the alcohol high to start with. Social drinkers have different motivating factors than, say, someone who drinks to help suppress the effects of emotional trauma, or who self-medicates a neurochemical problem. Thus, we say that what matters is not how much we drink, but why we drink, and the effect that the drinking has on our lives.
Alot of it depends on your past. Alot of people think that alcohol is the answer to having a rough life or losing the one you love. Therefore, the longer the pain is there, the more alcohol they will drink to get it off their mind. Or, other times, some people just love drinkin it because. But i believe alot of it has to with past and present.
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∙ 12y agoWhen we started drinking alcohol our brain will make it as a habit and we. Cannot leave it because it will be very irritating to us
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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.
What diseases does secondhand smoking cause?
alcoholism
Can alcoholism cause a hole in the colon?
No, it can't.
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.
