Being dependent on alcohol means a person feels they're not able to function or survive without it and that drinking becomes an important - or sometimes the most important - factor in their life. People who are becoming dependent on alcohol notice they need to drink more to get the same effect. Alcoholism is a broad and complex topic that must be thoroughly assessed and comprehended to be sustained (Inaba and Cohen, 2007, p. 7). This is because it touches on a variety of current concerns in our culture. Psychiatric dependency is a word used to describe and label alcoholism. In this scenario, it's important to remember that psychiatric dependence can express itself in a variety of ways.
This means that a person can continue to drink alcohol as time passes. Even if they have some noticeable indications of a specific and given malfunction, such people will continue to drink (Widiger, 2003, p. 12). They may also show signs of physical alcoholism in a wide sense. There are times when alcoholism manifests itself in life-threatening situations.
Discussion
It should be understood that alcoholism must manifest certain traits and characteristics over some time. It's been over a year in our instance (Widiger, 2003, p. 10). To be classified as an alcohol-dependent person under the DSM-IV criteria, one must exhibit a wide range of characteristics. Tolerance and withdrawal symptoms are possible in such people.
Another trait of persons who are addicted to alcohol is that they consume it for a long time. They use it in massive amounts that have never been seen previously in this circumstance (Inaba and Cohen, 2007, p. 15). Others will have a strong desire to consume drugs for a long time. This indicates that they have been ineffective in their efforts to minimize their drug usage over time. Another distinguishing feature and criterion are that such people will always spend the majority of their time-consuming alcohol.
They spend most of their time looking for alcohol. However, they also spend time recovering from the negative effects of alcohol. As time passes, an alcoholic will most likely abandon his or her social activities. It should be noted that alcohol may be substituted for leisure and professional activity (Widiger, 2003, p. 17). This means that they will always be happier when they are drinking alcohol rather than when they are working.
Most people who are addicted to alcohol are aware of the consequences of their actions, but still, continue to use it. This indicates that they are not uninformed about the dangers of alcohol abuse (Inaba and Cohen, 2007, p. 21). There is a case that can be made that some environmental and inherited factors play a role in addiction. While the hereditary part of alcoholism has yet to be shown, an individual's environment can play a significant role in their addiction.
There is a neurochemistry component to alcoholism. If someone wants to avoid becoming addicted to alcohol, they should learn more about substance psychology (Widiger, 2003, p. 23). As a rescue selorsllor is expected to gather information about the individual from a variety of sources. This is because medications operate continuously, necessitating a thorough understanding of many parameters to ensure their long-term viability.
Conclusion
It should be noted that some researchers have long claimed that addiction and genetics are inextricably linked. This implies that obsessive behaviors and the causes of behavior should be approached with care. A variety of tests can be used to determine whether or not someone has been misusing alcohol.
This can also be used to assess an individual's alcoholism. It should be noted that patients may have a variety of difficulties and symptoms related to alcohol consumption and addiction. Alcohol abuse can be distinguished from alcohol dependence. This can be accomplished by examining symptoms such as withdrawal and tolerance.
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