Many people can go out with friends and family and have a couple beers, some wine, vodka, or other alcoholic beverages. On the other hand, people who can’t stop themselves are at a very high risk of being an alcoholic. Alcoholism is defined by dictionary references as a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol, repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages, the development of withdrawal symptoms on reducing or ceasing intake, morbidity that may include cirrhosis of the liver, and decreased ability to function socially and vocationally. There are four main symptoms of alcoholism that include; Craving or a strong need or urge to drink, Loss of control or not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun, Physical dependence or withdrawal symptoms such
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(Pubs.niaaa.nih.gov) According to the Courier Press there are currently over 22 million alcoholics in the United States. Constant drinking doesn’t only affect your health such as damage to the liver, brain, and heart but also the drunkenness can cause the lose of job and family. If the alcoholic does not get treatment the alcoholism could lead to death. Alcoholism is also well known to be a disease that can stay within families. (THESIS STATEMENT) If a pregnant woman drinks the chances of the fetus being born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is very high. Healthline says that Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a severe form of the condition. People with FAS may have problems with their vision, hearing, memory, attention span, and abilities to learn and communicate. While the defects vary from one person to another, the damage is often permanent. The mother may not even know she is pregnant yet and might not mean to drink while being pregnant. Some of the symptoms can be a small head, below-average height and weight, hyperactivity, poor coordination and judgment, learning disabilities, heart problems,
(Pubs.niaaa.nih.gov) According to the Courier Press there are currently over 22 million alcoholics in the United States. Constant drinking doesn’t only affect your health such as damage to the liver, brain, and heart but also the drunkenness can cause the lose of job and family. If the alcoholic does not get treatment the alcoholism could lead to death. Alcoholism is also well known to be a disease that can stay within families. (THESIS STATEMENT) If a pregnant woman drinks the chances of the fetus being born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is very high. Healthline says that Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a severe form of the condition. People with FAS may have problems with their vision, hearing, memory, attention span, and abilities to learn and communicate. While the defects vary from one person to another, the damage is often permanent. The mother may not even know she is pregnant yet and might not mean to drink while being pregnant. Some of the symptoms can be a small head, below-average height and weight, hyperactivity, poor coordination and judgment, learning disabilities, heart problems,