Alcohol addiction can be life threatening
Alcohol addiction is the inability to ignore or control a strong craving for alcohol. People suffering from alcohol addiction often find that they need the aid of alcohol to feel normal or good. Alcohol addiction is a chronic dependence on drink and is a type of disorder characterised by habitual seeking and use of alcohol.
Alcohol causes a severe effect on the brain and impedes the ability to work in an efficient way. It also leads to loss of judgement and can lead people towards irresponsible actions and behaviour.
Family background and lifestyle are the major causes of alcohol addiction. It is also caused by your surroundings, including the amount the stress in your life, your peers and how readily drink is available.
Alcohol addiction causes many health problems. It not only depresses the central nervous system but can also lead to paralysis in the muscles surrounding the eyes. Fatigue and short term memory loss are other effects of alcohol addiction.
There are life threatening health problems caused by alcoholism such as high blood pressure, cirrhosis of the liver, stroke, heart failure, neurological disorders, gastrointestinal problems and sexual dysfunction. Alcohol addiction also increases the risk of certain cancers like cancer of colon, liver, larynx and oesophagus. If left untreated, then alcohol addiction can lead to death.
