Question

Write a detailed note on the stages of Alcoholism.

Answer 1

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a broad term for any drinking of alcohol that results in mental or physical health problems.[12] The disorder was previously divided into two types: alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence.[1][13] In a medical context, alcoholism is said to exist when two or more of the following conditions are present: a person drinks large amounts over a long time period, has difficulty cutting down, acquiring and drinking alcohol takes up a great deal of time, alcohol is strongly desired, usage results in not fulfilling responsibilities, usage results in social problems, usage results in health problems, usage results in risky situations, withdrawaloccurs when stopping, and alcohol tolerancehas occurred with use.[

Answer 2

Stages of alcoholism

There are mainly four stages of alcoholism which are elucidated below:

1. Pre-alcoholic- social drinking which doesn't cause any problem. Tolerance for alcohol starts developing at this stage. It is also seen as a means of stress reduction.

2. Early alcoholic- gradually becoming obsessed with alcohol. One develops tolerance and incidences of drinking increases.

3. Middle alcoholic- hangovers effect work and personal life. Drinking often at inappropriate times and gradually developing symptoms such as weight gain, facial redness, bloating, etc.

4. Late alcoholic- effects of long term alcohol intake are visible along with health problems. Stopping at this stage becomes next to impossible as hallucinations and tremors are experienced.