| Craving alcohol is a complicated process that involves | | | | Is Alcohol Really Dangerous Or Addictive? |
| several different factors. We are usually first | | | | Yes, alcohol can be extremely dangerous. One of the |
| introduced to alcohol at a young age (in our teens). | | | | most common diseases associated with alcohol |
| Since no-one under the age of 21 (in the US) is allowed | | | | addiction is liver cirrhosis, which causes liver cells to die |
| to purchase alcohol, it becomes "cool" and desirable | | | | and the tissue to harden as a result of drinking. It is by |
| for young adults under 21 to give drinking a try. | | | | no means the only danger to your health. |
| Later on people grab a bottle of booze to feel better, | | | | Drinking can also lead to heart disease, stroke, |
| gain more confidence in a social setting or to forget | | | | dementia and brain damage, cancer (including liver |
| about their problems. Since the alcohol makes them | | | | cancer, colon cancer and breast cancer in women). |
| feel better, at least temporarily, they start to crave it. | | | | What Can I Do To Curb My Alcohol Cravings? |
| Consuming alcohol on a regular basis also becomes a | | | | If you just crave the occasional glass of wine or beer, |
| habit after a while, just like driving down a familiar road. | | | | make sure you are aware of the craving and make a |
| If there is a problem, or a social setting that calls for | | | | conscious choice to have a glass, or skip it. Don't let |
| alcohol, you may be grabbing that bottle of beer or | | | | your cravings or emotions make the decision for you. |
| glass of wine without even thinking about it. This could | | | | If you find yourself addicted to alcohol and are unable |
| eventually cause an alcohol addiction. | | | | to not give in to the cravings, please seek professional |
| Once you get in the habit of drinking alcohol on a more | | | | alcohol addiction help. Alcohol addiction is very serious |
| or less regular basis, your body gets used to the | | | | and the earlier you seek help and treatment, the easier |
| alcohol in the blood stream and reacts with withdrawal | | | | it will be to kick the habit and take control over your |
| symptoms when you stop drinking. These withdrawal | | | | alcohol cravings. |
| symptoms can range from mild to severe. | | | | |