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Alcoholism-Healthyplace By Natasha Tracy

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In “ What is Alcoholism?- Definition of Alcoholism-HealthyPlace,” Natasha Tracy writes about how alcoholic is a condition that creates a strong need for alcohol. That there is a physical addiction on it, demonstrate itself through various withdrawal symptoms when not drinking. The alcoholic has no control over the limits of their drinking,which is increasing as tolerance develops to the drug. In addition, alcoholism is a disease that causes a strong need to drink.That some people don’t know when to stop drinking and start drinking more to feel the safe effect. People that abuse alcohol they might cause problems at their house, work, and with their family. Therefore, it causes the person with alcoholism to depend on the alcohol in order to deal …show more content…

That there is a physical addiction on it, demonstrate itself through various withdrawal symptoms when not drinking. The alcoholic has no control over the limits of their drinking,which is increasing as tolerance develops to the drug. In addition, alcoholism is a disease that causes a strong need to drink.That some people don’t know when to stop drinking and start drinking more to feel the safe effect. People that abuse alcohol they might cause problems at their house, work, and with their family. Therefore, it causes the person with alcoholism to depend on the alcohol in order to deal with certain things. Also, it may cause them to put themselves in dangerous situations,or lead to legal situations. Those who drink alcohol more frequently they have serious health and psychological problems. It can increase the risk of developing certain cancers it includes the mouth, throat, liver, and breast. Natasha Tracy, said “Alcoholism is a disease that damages the brain,liver, heart, and other organs.” Meanwhile,some people don’t notice that they have problems once they have been developed a dependence on alcohol, he or she will drink regardless of any serious physical symptoms. Is crucial for people to seek for help as alcoholism because it could cause death if they don’t …show more content…

That there is a physical addiction on it, demonstrate itself through various withdrawal symptoms when not drinking. The alcoholic has no control over the limits of their drinking,which is increasing as tolerance develops to the drug. In addition, alcoholism is a disease that causes a strong need to drink.That some people don’t know when to stop drinking and start drinking more to feel the safe effect. People that abuse alcohol they might cause problems at their house, work, and with their family. Therefore, it causes the person with alcoholism to depend on the alcohol in order to deal with certain things. Also, it may cause them to put themselves in dangerous situations,or lead to legal situations. Those who drink alcohol more frequently they have serious health and psychological problems. It can increase the risk of developing certain cancers it includes the mouth, throat, liver, and breast. Natasha Tracy, said “Alcoholism is a disease that damages the brain,liver, heart, and other organs.” Meanwhile,some people don’t notice that they have problems once they have been developed a dependence on alcohol, he or she will drink regardless of any serious physical symptoms. Is crucial for people to seek for help as alcoholism because it could cause death if they don’t

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