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Fox, Maggie. "CDC: Alcohol Abuse Costs U.S. $224 Billion a Year."//Nationaljournal.com//. Infotrac Newsstand, 17 Oct. 2011. Web. 31 Oct. 2011. .

-Alcohol kills seventy-nine thousand people a year. -Those who drink a lot cost the U.S. economy 223.5 billion a year. -Binge drinking is four or more drinks for a woman per occasion. -Binge drinking is five or more drinks for a man per occasion.

"Facts You Should Know about Drinking." //The South Asian Times//. Infotrac Newsstand, 6 Oct. 2011. Web. 2 Nov. 2011. .

- Also, moderate drinking is linked to lower risk of bladder, kidney, ovarian and prostate cancer, as well as non-Hodgkin lymphoma. -Drink alcohol on full stomach to prevent hangover -if you get drunk you can drink plenty water get rid of it. -Moderate alcohol consumption can benefit the heart and cardiovascular system. -Alcohol consumption can either increase or decrease your risk of having a stroke

McKinnell, Julia. "When someone close drinks too much: former alcoholics themselves, a couple offer coping tips--and AA alternatives." // Maclean's // 26 Sept. 2011: 79. // Infotrac Newsstand //. Web. 2 Nov. 2011.Document URL http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?&id=GALE%7CA268650950&v=2.1&u=pl7053&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w - SOMETIMES A PERSON'S drinking problem gets so out of hand the spouse of the drinker starts to secretly wish the drinker would die. -"The term alcoholic can provide those who are in denial about their drinking a convenient get-out clause, because they can always think of a reason why they are not an alcoholic, un less they are actually sleeping on a park bench." -there is medications that are being prescribed to treat problem drinking. Edwards, Roxanne. "Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse." //Medicinenet.com//. Ed. Melissa Stöppler. Web. 3 Nov. 2011. .

-Alcohol abuse affects about 10% of women and 20% of men in the United States. -Signs of alcohol intoxication include the smell of alcohol on the breath or skin, glazed or bloodshot eyes, the person being unusually passive or argumentative, and/or a deterioration in the person's appearance or hygiene. -Almost 2,000 people under 21 years of age die each year in car crashes in which underage drinking is involved. -Alcohol is involved in nearly half of all violent deaths involving teens. -Risk factors for developing a drinking problem include low self-esteem,depression, anxiety or another mood problem, as well as having parents with alcoholism. -Alcoholism is the result of a complex group of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors -There are numerous individual treatments for alcoholism, including individual and group counseling, support groups, residential treatment, medications, drug testing, and/or relapse-prevention programs. -Signs of a drinking problem include drinking alone, to escape problems, or for the sole purpose of getting drunk; hiding alcohol in odd places; getting irritated when you are unable to obtain alcohol to drink; and having problems because of your drinking. -Effects of alcohol abuse and alcoholism on families can include increased domestic violence. -Cognitively, the person may experience decreased ability to pay attention and a propensity toward memory loss.

"Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse - PubMed Health." //Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov//. Pubmedhealth, 20 Mar. 2011. Web. 03 Nov. 2011. . -Alcoholism is when you have signs of physical addiction to alcohol and continues to drink, despite problems with physical health, mental health, and social, family, or job responsibilities. -Those at risk for developing alcoholism are men who have 15 or more drinks a week and women who have 12 or more drinks a week -You have an increased risk for alcohol abuse and dependence if you have a parent with alcoholism. -alcohol dependence

-Alcohol abuse is rising. Around 1 out of 6 people in the United States have a drinking problem. -Completely stopping the use of alcohol is the ideal goal of treatment. This is called abstinence. A strong social network and family support are important in achieving this -Completely stopping and avoiding alcohol is difficult for many people with alcoholism. -Many people with alcohol problems do not recognize when their drinking gets out of hand. -Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can increase your risk of many health problems -Alcohol use also increases your risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and violence. -One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1½ ounces of liquor.

-Drinking alcohol while you are pregnant can lead to severe birth defects in the baby. -However, drinking again after treatment for alcoholism is common. -Alcoholism is a major social, economic, and public health problem. -Problem drinking can affect every part of a person's life.

-Men who have 15 or more drinks a week

-Women who have 12 or more drinks a week

"Alcoholism Is a Family Disease." //About.com//. 24 Dec. 2007. Web. 08 Nov. 2011. .

- Alcoholism is a disease that affects every member of the family. -Alcoholism works the same way... the heat is constantly turned up but nobody notices. "Drinking Alcohol And Benefits." //Medicalnewstoday.com//. 20 July 2003. Web. 7 Dec. 2011. .

-that health benefits only come with moderate drinking and are greatest for older men.  - The strongest medical evidence exists for the link between moderate drinking and a reduced risk of [|heart disease]. -12 year of follow-up, that men who consumed alcohol between three and seven days a week had fewer [|heart attacks] than men who drank once a week. -A lower risk of [|diabetes] has been seen in women and men. -More recently we've done some work on moderate drinking and [|dementia]. -There is fairly consistent evidence that breast cancer rates are higher among women who drink moderately. -moderate drinking among people with [|hepatitis] C may increase their risk of permanent liver damage.

 Freeman, David. "12 Health Risks of Chronic Heavy Drinking." //Webmd.com//. Web. 7 Dec. 2011. .

-Heavy drinking can cause the number of oxygen-carrying red blood cells to be abnormally low. This condition, known as anemia, can trigger a host of symptoms, including fatigue, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness. -Cancer sites linked to alcohol use include the mouth, pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), esophagus, liver, breast, and colorectal region.  - <span style="display: inline !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: inherit;">Alcohol is toxic to liver cells, and many heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis, a sometimes-lethal condition in which the liver is so heavily scarred that it is unable to function. "TreatmentofAlcoholism."//Alcoholism.about.com//.2Jan.2010.Web.16Dec.2011.

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<span style="color: #404040; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: inherit;">-there are medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration that are used to help people who have stopped drinking to remain sober. Currently, three medications approved in the U.S. for the treatment of alcoholism. Antabuse (disulfiram) works as a deterrent against drinking by making the person sick if they consume any alcohol. Naltrexone (Revia) blocks the affects of alcohol in the brain and reduces alcohol craving. Acamprosate (Campral) relieves the distress and discomfort alcoholics experience when they stop drinking. "Alcohol Treatment Options: The Right Level Of Care." //Alcoholtreatmentoptions.net//. 1 May 2010. Web. 19 Dec. 2011. <http://alcoholtreatmentoptions.net/>.

** -Inpatient Treatment ** – this level of treatment consists of residential treatment with 24 hour per day seven day a week monitoring. It consists of holistic treatment covering areas such as substance abuse, mental health, physical, and spiritual realms ** -Intensive Outpatient Program ** – The IOP level of treatment is not rigidly defined in terms of hours per week but usually consists of 12-24 hours of combined individual and group therapy per week. "Options for the Treatment of Alcoholism." //Michaelshouse.com//. Web. 20 Dec. 2011. <http://www.michaelshouse.com/alcohol-treatment/alcohol-treatment-options/>. When a person has a mental illness such as anxiety or depression while also having an addiction, It is called a [|dual diagnosis].