| Author: | Toby Russell | ISBN: | 9781465700834 |
| Publisher: | Toby Russell | Publication: | February 4, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Toby Russell |
| ISBN: | 9781465700834 |
| Publisher: | Toby Russell |
| Publication: | February 4, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
This book covers the tell tale signs of alcohol addiction whether it be in yourself or others near or dear to you, and then suggests how by seeking the correct help & support sufferers can combat the addiction returning to a normal and un- addicted life over time.
Alcohol addiction builds progressively during periods of frequent, heavy use of alcohol- more often than not with the intention of becoming intoxicated or ”drunk”. The root causes can be complex and are often related to trauma and depression and frequently leads to fully blown alcoholism.
Alcoholism is defined as excessive and uncontrollable consumption of alcohol, usually accompanied by physical and psychological dependence upon the drug. It is distinct from alcohol abuse in the characteristic refusal of its sufferers to change their behaviour based on the consequences of their drinking and subsequent behaviour. Whereas an abuser of alcohol might experience some adverse effects following heavy intoxication, they are unlikely to continue drinking heavily in the short term. An alcohol addict, on the other hand, will often ignore the repercussions drinking has on their physical health, work and family life and continue drinking!
As with all addictions the first step is to recognise & accept there is a problem and then seek the appropriate course of treatment to beat the addiction. But the starting point is a desire for change.
This book covers the tell tale signs of alcohol addiction whether it be in yourself or others near or dear to you, and then suggests how by seeking the correct help & support sufferers can combat the addiction returning to a normal and un- addicted life over time.
Alcohol addiction builds progressively during periods of frequent, heavy use of alcohol- more often than not with the intention of becoming intoxicated or ”drunk”. The root causes can be complex and are often related to trauma and depression and frequently leads to fully blown alcoholism.
Alcoholism is defined as excessive and uncontrollable consumption of alcohol, usually accompanied by physical and psychological dependence upon the drug. It is distinct from alcohol abuse in the characteristic refusal of its sufferers to change their behaviour based on the consequences of their drinking and subsequent behaviour. Whereas an abuser of alcohol might experience some adverse effects following heavy intoxication, they are unlikely to continue drinking heavily in the short term. An alcohol addict, on the other hand, will often ignore the repercussions drinking has on their physical health, work and family life and continue drinking!
As with all addictions the first step is to recognise & accept there is a problem and then seek the appropriate course of treatment to beat the addiction. But the starting point is a desire for change.
