Well, to begin with what is Alcoholism or an alcoholic? Most people when asked this question just think of someone who drinks a lot, but they don't put any other aspects into thought. According to NIAAA, "alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a disease that includes four symptoms: Craving: A strong need, or compulsion, to drink, Loss of control: The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion, Physical dependence: Withdrawal symptoms, such …showed first 75 words of 2462 total…

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