Causes of Alcoholism
Date Submitted: 04/14/2003 15:53:11
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 16 pages (4397 words)
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 16 pages (4397 words)
Alcoholism is considered to be a chronic illness or disease that is marked by an uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages despite its interference with one's physical or mental health, and social, family, or occupational responsibilities. It is actually a drug addiction, which is also referred to as alcohol dependence, as by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The APA's DSM-III-R requires that at least three of the following conditions be present in order for an individual …
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