What is Alcoholism?
• Alcoholism (or alcohol dependence) is a disease that includes alcohol craving and continued drinking despite repeated alcohol-related • problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four symptoms: • Cravings – A strong need to drink 3 • Impaired control – Unable to limit drinking • Physical dependence – (nausea, sweating, shakiness and anxiety) • Tolerance – Need more alcohol to feel its effects.
