{"id":5708,"date":"2023-11-13T23:47:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T23:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/?p=5708"},"modified":"2023-11-30T16:03:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T16:03:26","slug":"signs-and-symptoms-of-alcoholism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/blog\/signs-and-symptoms-of-alcoholism\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism"},"content":{"rendered":"
Before you seek treatment, it is essential to determine if your friend exhibits the symptoms of alcohol-related problems, which can result from drinking too often, too much, or too fast. Also referred to as\u00a0alcohol use disorder<\/a>\u00a0(AUD), alcoholism is responsible for a significant share of public health issues. Approximately 95,000 people die every year from alcohol-related deaths, a significant portion of which comes from alcohol-impaired driving.<\/p>\n Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition diagnosed when someone has a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol. Alcoholics have a problem controlling their drinking habits and will continue despite the adverse effects. Ultimately, the problem will affect their professional and social life, in addition to causing various health issues.<\/p>\n AUD can be mild and gradually develops into severe alcoholism. NIAAA advises close friends and family members to look out for specific signs of alcoholism. Some of the highlights of alcoholism or alcohol problems include if the patient:<\/p>\n There are several other\u00a0symptoms of alcohol abuse<\/a>\u00a0and some can only be diagnosed by a professional. As such, it is important to find help as soon as you suspect a friend is having trouble giving up their vice.<\/p>\n Starting with a primary care doctor is recommendable, but various treatment options are available for alcohol use disorder patients.<\/p>\n Are you looking to find help for an alcoholic friend, family member, or acquaintance? More than 15 million Americans struggle with an alcohol problem, but only 10% receive treatment. It is vital to get help sooner and America’s Rehab Campuses is dedicated to offering you the support, compassion and resources needed to start the journey to an alcohol-free life. Contact us today to find out more about our support services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Watching a friend or family member struggle with alcohol addiction can be difficult and finding help is more challenging. You aren’t sure what to say or whether your friend is willing to accept help. Unfortunately, about 17 million adults above 18 years have Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) at some point in life and 1 in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":4596,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Before you seek treatment, it is essential to determine if your friend exhibits the symptoms of alcohol-related problems, which can result from drinking too often, too much, or too fast. Also referred to as\u00a0alcohol use disorder<\/a>\u00a0(AUD), alcoholism is responsible for a significant share of public health issues. Approximately 95,000 people die every year from alcohol-related deaths, a significant portion of which comes from alcohol-impaired driving.<\/p> Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition diagnosed when someone has a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol. Alcoholics have a problem controlling their drinking habits and will continue despite the adverse effects. Ultimately, the problem will affect their professional and social life, in addition to causing various health issues.<\/p> AUD can be mild and gradually develops into severe alcoholism. NIAAA advises close friends and family members to look out for specific signs of alcoholism. Some of the highlights of alcoholism or alcohol problems include if the patient:<\/p>Diagnosing Alcoholism<\/h2>\n
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