The etiology of alcohol dependence is the subject of considerable professional and scientific debate.
Alcoholism is alcohol abuse.
Alcoholism is a dependence on and abuse of alcohol.
Alcohol abuse is not an illness but a behavior. The same is true of alcoholism.
Yes anxiety is very common and even inevitable in those who abuse alcohol and or drugs.
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).
The DSM code for alcohol abuse is 305.00. There is no specific code for alcoholism, but there are a number of codes related to various specific types of alcohol abuse, including dependence (303.90), induced persisting dementia (291.2), intoxication (303.00), and withdrawal (291.8).
Alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Twenty to thirty million Americans engage in excessive use of alcohol often enough for it to impact their lives negatively.
Alcohol abuse increases the risk of certain diseases in addition to accidents and deaths.
If you drink in moderation, alcohol probably will enhance your social interactions. However, if you abuse alcohol it may be disruptive.
people who have a very bad addiction to alcohol so (alcoholics)
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.
Alcoholism is an incredibly large part of drug abuse, yes, but right now in the United States opioid abuse has surpassed all other drug addictions. Alcohol IS a drug, glad you pointed that out!