The meaning of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer and other parts of Alberta by Options Okanagan Treatment Center in Kelowna, British Columbia treating alcohol addiction and recovery.
Alcohol abuse refers to dangerous and unhealthy drinking habits. It includes drinking every day or drinking too much at a time. Alcohol abuse is not just harmful to your health but can harm your relationship. It can make one lose his job, lead to legal problems especially if caught driving while intoxicated or result in accidents. A person, who abuses alcohol, may end up with a myriad of problems.
Abuse of alcohol can also lead to dependence or alcoholism. A person who is physically or mentally addicted to alcohol may have a strong craving for alcohol and must find some alcohol to drink. One may be said to be alcohol dependent if he exhibits the following problems.
• Cannot control or quit drinking
• If he must drink more to feel the same effect
• If experiencing withdrawal symptoms when he stops drinking including feeling sick, stomach problems, sweating anxiety and shaking
• When he spends a lot of time drinking or if he has given up other activities so that he can can drink
• When he attempts to cut down on the amount of alcohol he drinks but doesn’t achieve much.
• If he continues drinking even when the drinking habit is harming your relationship or is causing physical problems.
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that needs to be sorted out before it causes more harm. It is neither a weakness nor lack of ability to stop drinking. Alcoholism trend can easily be predicted and may have symptoms that can be influenced by the genes or life situation.
How much drinking is too much?
Alcoholism can be cultural or have family traditions. Sometimes one may not notice when he begins drinking too much.
If you find yourself in the habit of drinking too much, you should talk to your doctor. Also you need to talk to your doctor if:
• You are a woman and find yourself drinking more than 3 drinks at a time or when you take more than 7 drinks in a week. On average, it is recommended that you take 1 can of bear, 1 glass of wine or 1 mixed drink.
• For men, they should talk to your doctor if you exceed 4 drinks at one time or if you take more than 14 drinks per week.
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