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Symptoms of Alcoholism Include |
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Craving a drink
Loss of control
Physical dependence
High tolerance
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Risk Factors
Anyone can misuse alcohol. The following factors put you at increased risk of developing alcoholism:
- A family member who suffers from alcoholism
- A history of substance abuse
- A history of depression
- Having a post-traumatic stress disorder
- Peer pressure
- Being under stress
- Easy availability of alcohol
- You started drinking in your early teens
More on Alcoholism Risk Factors for Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
Role of Heredity in Alcoholism
Role of Environment in Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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Korsakoff's syndrome
Alcoholism
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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