Are you at risk of alcoholism?
Posted on March 11, 2009
Filed Under Alcoholism Remedies, Risks |
If you drink regularly and continuously for a period of time, you increase your risk of being alcohol dependent. The statistics show that 15 or more drinks a week for men and 12 or more drinks a week for women increases the risk of becoming an alcoholic or an alcohol abuser. Keep in mind that drinking excessively regularly is just one of the several factors that contribute to the risk of alcoholism.
The earlier you start drinking, the more at risk you are to alcoholism. Studies show that those who start drinking at 16 or earlier are at a higher of alcoholism or alcohol abuse.
We can’t choose our parents so we can’t choose the genes that we inherit. One of the contributing factors to the risk of alcoholism is genetics.
It was also discovered that men are more prone to alcoholism than women.
This may or may not be related to genetics but those who have parents who are alcohol abusers or alcohol dependents tend to be more prone to alcoholism.
Severe emotional pain, depression and anxiety can also contribute to the likelihood of alcoholism. Adults with ADHD are also found to be more susceptible to alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse.
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