Alcoholism, is defined as a chronic disease by the National Association of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. According to alcoholism-statistics.com, “an estimated 6.6 million children under 18 live in households with at least one alcoholic parent.” However, there is a difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Alcohol abuse, is when a person drinks more than his or hers limit; but it is not considered alcoholism until one a person dependent on alcohol. Being dependent on alcohol can potentially destroy one's life and family, especially for parents who abuse alcohol, and or have gained a dependency on the drug. Alcoholics in general, are addicts, who are out of control and try and manipulate any situation to get their way. If their way is
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They endure multiple dysfunctionalities to their health, mentally, and physical appearance. The mental issues of an alcoholic can be disastrous. One of the major mental symptoms of alcoholism is depression. “Drinking may provide a temporary escape, but the truth is that prolonged drinking can actually bring on feelings of depression while you’re drinking and even when you’re sober” (“The Mental Effects of Alcoholism”). According to WebMD, “Nearly one-third of people with major depression also have an alcohol problem,” this just proves that depression and drinking go together like burger and fries, yet, just 10 times more unhealthy. Anxiety plays its role in alcoholics lives as well, making them more restless and uncomfortable, “In some instances the symptoms of anxiety will be what drove the individual to alcohol abuse in the first place, but it is also possible for the individual to develop anxiety problems as a result of their alcohol intake” (“Alcohol Induced Anxiety”). They lose all control over themselves, and all their energy goes to their next drinks. It’s an obvious change when someone starts drinking excessively, because their physical presence is affected tremendously as well. They become disgusting unwashed pigs, who smell and sweat profusely. However it’s the personality changes that tend to destroy the family and loved ones in their …show more content…
The facts state, “Excessive alcohol use led to approximately 88,000 deaths and 2.5 million years of potential life lost (YPLL) each year in the United States from 2006 – 2010, shortening the lives of those who died by an average of 30 years” (“Fact Sheets - Binge Drinking”). Besides the diseases alcoholism causes directly, “researchers have linked alcohol consumption to more than 60 diseases,” says WebMD, including some of the most life threatening cancers, and other diseases such as, anemia, cardiovascular diseases, and dementia” (“Health Risks of Alcohol”). According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, they have listed all the, “Chronic Diseases and Conditions That Are, by Definition, Alcohol Attributable (i.e.. Require Alcohol Consumption as a Necessary Cause)” (Shield, Parry, and Rehm). These are some of the diseases in their full detailed list: “Psychotic disorder, amnesic syndrome, alcoholic myopathy, alcoholic cardiomyopathy, alcoholic gastritis, alcoholic liver disease, alcohol-induced acute and chronic pancreatitis, alcoholic hepatic failure” (Shield, Parry, and Rehm.). Psychotic disorder, is defined as, “severe mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. People with psychoses lose touch with reality” ("Psychotic Disorders"). The main symptoms are hallucinations, which make one see, hear, or even feel
They endure multiple dysfunctionalities to their health, mentally, and physical appearance. The mental issues of an alcoholic can be disastrous. One of the major mental symptoms of alcoholism is depression. “Drinking may provide a temporary escape, but the truth is that prolonged drinking can actually bring on feelings of depression while you’re drinking and even when you’re sober” (“The Mental Effects of Alcoholism”). According to WebMD, “Nearly one-third of people with major depression also have an alcohol problem,” this just proves that depression and drinking go together like burger and fries, yet, just 10 times more unhealthy. Anxiety plays its role in alcoholics lives as well, making them more restless and uncomfortable, “In some instances the symptoms of anxiety will be what drove the individual to alcohol abuse in the first place, but it is also possible for the individual to develop anxiety problems as a result of their alcohol intake” (“Alcohol Induced Anxiety”). They lose all control over themselves, and all their energy goes to their next drinks. It’s an obvious change when someone starts drinking excessively, because their physical presence is affected tremendously as well. They become disgusting unwashed pigs, who smell and sweat profusely. However it’s the personality changes that tend to destroy the family and loved ones in their …show more content…
The facts state, “Excessive alcohol use led to approximately 88,000 deaths and 2.5 million years of potential life lost (YPLL) each year in the United States from 2006 – 2010, shortening the lives of those who died by an average of 30 years” (“Fact Sheets - Binge Drinking”). Besides the diseases alcoholism causes directly, “researchers have linked alcohol consumption to more than 60 diseases,” says WebMD, including some of the most life threatening cancers, and other diseases such as, anemia, cardiovascular diseases, and dementia” (“Health Risks of Alcohol”). According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, they have listed all the, “Chronic Diseases and Conditions That Are, by Definition, Alcohol Attributable (i.e.. Require Alcohol Consumption as a Necessary Cause)” (Shield, Parry, and Rehm). These are some of the diseases in their full detailed list: “Psychotic disorder, amnesic syndrome, alcoholic myopathy, alcoholic cardiomyopathy, alcoholic gastritis, alcoholic liver disease, alcohol-induced acute and chronic pancreatitis, alcoholic hepatic failure” (Shield, Parry, and Rehm.). Psychotic disorder, is defined as, “severe mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. People with psychoses lose touch with reality” ("Psychotic Disorders"). The main symptoms are hallucinations, which make one see, hear, or even feel