The factors leading to alcoholism can be genetic, environmental, psychological or social. Often, alcoholism undetected for years. Alcoholism does not depend on the type of alcohol you consume an individual, but it depends on the quantity, long period of dependence, uncontrollable need. Some people are able to easily recover from alcoholism, while there are others that may need medical attention.
Too much alcohol or alcohol can lead to serious health problems. Short-term effects include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, slurred speech and the ability of judgment and coordination. Prolonged and excessive use of alcohol can lead to depression, heart failure, liver cirrhosis, damage to vital organs, blood pressure, sexual dysfunction and even the brain and nervous system.
Alcoholism has a direct effect on the liver. Alcohol effects occur within 10 minutes of use, and are at their peak for about 40-60 minutes. Since alcohol remains in the bloodstream to the liver metabolizes, continuous and increasing liver stem alcohol increases the risk of rupture of the liver. Alcoholism in pregnant women led to the birth of babies with fetal alcohol syndrome in this case, the babies suffer from irreversible mental retardation and physical abnormalities.
Research indicates that 53% of men and women in the United States report that one or more of their close relatives are affected by alcoholism. 15% of the US population is problem drinkers, meaning that 14 million people are affected by alcoholism in the United States only.