Why Do People Get Addicted to Alcohol?
Alcohol Addiction Alcohol addiction is more than excessive drinking. Addiction is a physical dependence on alcohol to the point that you obsess about drinking. Alcohol addiction means you are unable to control your drinking even when you recognize your behavior is damaging your relationships and work. Signs of alcoholism include: blackouts, drinking alone, concealing your drinking or hiding alcohol around the house, workplace or car, creating drinking rituals (for example, a drink after work) and becoming irritated when the ritual is interrupted. A person addicted to alcohol feels compelled to drink and may show symptoms of withdrawal, such as nausea or shaking, when alcohol is unavailable. Other signs are drinking quickly, However, it should be noted that some people who are addicted to alcohol may show no signs. Causes of Addiction Alcohol addiction occurs gradually, resulting from excessive drinking over time. More than 15 drinks per week for men or 12 drinks per week for women may
