Causes of Alcoholism

Scientists think that genetic factors may make some people drink too much (Alcohol; Alcoholism/Mayo). Alcoholism might also be caused by an imbalance in the chemicals in the brain. If people are very stressed, or very anxious, or hurt emotionally, they may start drinking too much. If people are depressed or do not feel good about themselves, they may drink because it makes them feel better. People sometimes drink too much because their friend or their husband or wife drink too much and they don't want to be left out. Some people think it is glamorous to drink because all the ads and television and the movies make it look like something exciting and fun to do.

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e clumsy and their reflexes are slower. They are uncoordinated and may fall down. Eventually they fall unconscious and may even die. The husband of a friend of mine used to start off drinking slowly and be very nice and polite, and then when he drank a bit more he started arguing with people about anything, then started shouting and would then try to fight with people. Someone had to make him go outside and he would drink on his own until he went unconscious. Next day when he woke up he felt very sorry and apologized to everyone. The government has suggested that men drink no more than three or four 8 gram drinks a day and women only two or three, but doctors say this is two high, and that men should not drink more than three units a day and women no more than two (Problem). Alcohol is addictive if it is drunk frequently and in large amounts. Alcohol depresses the part of the brain that controls judgement so people do things they would not do when they are sober, and it causes blurred vision, slurred speech and loss of balance. If a person drinks a large amount and become unconscious, they may vomit and choke because they do not have the normal reflex to clear their throat in such a circumstance. Alcohol also has lo
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