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Alcoholism
Overview:
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that makes your body dependent on alcohol.
Signs and Symptoms:
Drinking alone, unable to limit the amount of consumption, Loss of interest in activities and hobbies, Irritability, Keeping alcohol in unlikely places such a at home, work or in the car, Having problems such as relationships, employment or financial.
Experiencing physical withdrawal symptoms — such as nausea, sweating and shaking — if you don't drink.
Causes and Organs Affected:
Causes could be Emotional state, financial state, genetics, psychological social or cultural factors.
Organs affected: Liver, Heart, Stomach, Pancreas, Bones, Nervous System.
Risk Factor:
Over time, excessive alcohol use can cause fatigue and short-term memory loss, as well as weakness and paralysis of your eye muscles. Other severe health effects may include: Liver disorders, Gastrointestinal problems, Cardiovascular problems, Diabetes, Cancer.
Treatment:
Detoxification and withdrawal, Psychological support and psychiatric treatment, Drug treatments such as Disulfiram, Naltrexone & Acamprosate.