Alcohol+Addiction

Alcohol Addiction
Ryan and Eric

What is Alcohol addiction? It is when you are dependent on a substance. Alcoholism has been recognized for many years by professional medical organizations as a primary, chronic, progressive and sometimes fatal disease. They consider alcoholism as a mental obsession.

Signs & Symptoms of Alcohol addiction?


 * the substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended
 * there is a persistent desire or unable to cut down or control substance use[[image:17020.jpg width="334" height="268" align="right"]]
 * a long amount of time is spent in activities to use the substance
 * your social life is given up or reduced because of substance use

Alcohol addiction can lead to...
 * I you have been drinking alcohol for many years it could lead to brain damage
 * decreases the ability to pay attention
 * The use of other drugs such as marijuana
 * death

Steps to give up drinking....
 * 1) commit to stop drinking
 * 2) set goals a prepare for change
 * 3) get support by friends,family, or doctor
 * 4) explore treatment options
 * 5) withdraw from alcohol safely
 * 6) find a better importance to life
 * 7) plan ahead for cravings for alcohol
 * 8) don't give up

Alcohol addiction can lead to depression if it is not treated. To get more information on depression click on the link below.

http://sthealth2.wikispaces.com/Depression

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