Is Alcoholism An Addiction?
Posted on May 19, 2009 under Alcoholism | No Comment
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Symptoms of Alcoholism
Posted on May 13, 2009 under Alcoholism, symptoms | No CommentEvery one knows about the social drinking, that would amount to drinking 2-3 times a quarter or in case you are a party animal it could be 1-2 times a month, depending upon your life style; provided you are not getting drunk while you are drinking labeling it as social drinking. It is alarming when a person starts to intake more than regular to get toxicant. The symptoms of alcoholism would enter in one’s life with silent steps and stays as a guest who would never wants to go. There could be obvious social symptoms, emotional symptoms and spiritual symptoms indicating one to be an alcoholic. However, alcoholism physical symptoms is something that embarrasses the near and dear ones in public, this being the most painful.
The alcoholism physical symptoms could be understood as 4 staged prototypical alcoholic behaviors. Read the rest of this entry »
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How Alcoholism Impacts The Family
Posted on Dec 16, 2008 under General | 1 CommentThe effects of alcoholism on the family can be destructive. When a husband, wife, mother or father is an alcoholic, then it can possibly destroy a family. If you’ve been in a long-term relationship with an alcoholic, codependency is almost inevitable, which essentially means that as a codependent you suffer from relationship addiction.
Being in a codependent relationship means your needs aren’t being fulfilled emotionally and that the relationship will in all likelihood be totally one-sided – you trying to please or ‘be there’ for your spouse/partner. This will also have a huge impact on any kids you may have because they will pick up on the destructive nature of the relationship, which will affect them especially in later years. Check here “How To Give Up Alcohol” program.
The effects of alcoholism on a relationship or marriage are huge, in that it naturally puts huge strain on the relationship. So it may reach a stage whether things have just gotten too bad for you (and your kids) that staying in the relationship is just not possible. Considering the whole alcoholism and divorce conundrum or looking at separation may then become a very real issue for you. I grew up in a family where alcoholism caused massive pain and heartbreak so I know how difficult it is to handle and to know what to do. It’s different for every family, but asking yourself things like – how is this effecting the kids, is there abuse involved and how bad is the alcoholism/is it getting worse? – will help you get clearer on the kind of action you need to take.
Eventually something you will have to do is begin taking a stand and practicing tough love – if there is to be any hope that things will change. You’re going to have to draw a line in the sand and say that ‘this is it.’That’s where performing an alcoholism intervention can potentially have a massive impact. Do it right – and it could well mean the beginning of change -because it could get your husband, wife or partner into treatment. At the end of the day though, there just isn’t a quick fix solution. It will definitely help speaking to, and meeting others, who have gone through what you have. Al-Anon, is a great support network and excellent place for you to start. The worst thing in the world you can do, is try to keep things covered up and be ashamed of what is happening – so don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help because there is lots of it out there
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Alcoholism Stages – 3 Stages Of Alcoholism You Should Know
Posted on Dec 08, 2008 under Alcoholism, General | No CommentAlcoholism stages can be categorized into three stages of alcoholism – early stage, middle stage and end stage alcoholism or late stage alcoholism. Alcoholism stages generally take years to develop. Alcoholism is a disease where alcoholic beverage consumption is at a level that interferes with physical or mental health, and negatively impacts social, family or occupational responsibilities.
Consuming no more than one or two drinks per day for healthy men and a drink a day for healthy non-pregnant women are generally considered acceptable alcohol consumption without health risks. However, as the amount or frequency of drinking increases, the earliest of the alcoholism stages can develop as a result. Read the rest of this entry »
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