What Causes Alcoholism/Drug Addiction?
Experts believe that genetic factors make certain people more vulnerable to alcoholism. Environmental, cultural and psychological factors can also contribute to the development of the disease. What Can An Alcoholic/Addict Do? Although alcoholism/drug addiction cannot be cured, alcoholics/addicts can recover and can return to a normal way of life. Recovery depends on total abstinence from alcohol and drugs. See this printable screening test: Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test Treatment: Treatment for alcoholism/drug addiction is available in many forms depending on individual needs. Most common are detoxification, inpatient/residential, and outpatient. Effective treatment should include individual, group and family counseling. Also essential to the process are twelve-step group involvement (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous) and education about alcoholism to address the person’s physical, mental and emotional needs (which are all affected by addiction). Warning Signs: •
