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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 10 children live in a home with at least one parent with a drinking problem. Waiting longer will only worsen the case, so it is vital to find help as soon as possible, considering AUD is a medical problem. According to NIAAA<\/a> (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism), the first step is to understand whether the person is an alcoholic or not.<\/div>\n
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What Is Alcoholism?<\/h2>\n

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

Diagnosing Alcoholism<\/h2>\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