Alcoholism; Am I An Alcoholic? Do I Have A Drinking Problem?

Conclusion

Alcoholism is a modern problem that does not only cause one health condition. It is associated with multiple physical and psychological consequences. As noted in this article, heavy drinking, binge drinking, alcohol abuse, and alcoholism are different problems, all of them associated with ethanol. You could have one of them and not the other.

If you think that you or a family member may have alcohol problems, talk to your healthcare provider about it. There are different steps to take to recover from this chronic problem with the least number of withdrawal symptoms, but each patient may require a different approach.