A Sober Life

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes the following four symptoms: Craving – A strong need, or urge, to drink. Loss of control- Not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun. Physical dependence- Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety after stopping drinking. Tolerance-The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get “high.”

Alcohol withdrawal refers to a group of symptoms that may occur from suddenly stopping the use of alcohol after chronic or prolonged ingestion. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. Degree of severity and number of symptoms often depends on how long a person has used alcohol habitually, and how much alcohol one has used on a regular basis.

Alcohol in the severity of the problems range from mild to life-threatening and affect the individual, the person’s family, and society in many ways unfavourable. Alcoholism is characterized by a concern for alcohol and disorder control over alcohol consumption which may effect the life’s around the addicted person.