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'''Alcoholism''' is [[addiction]] to [[alcohol]] which is | '''Alcoholism''' is [[addiction]] to [[alcohol]] which is a [[poison]]. As an addiction it is an [[obsession]] and arguably a [[madness]]. | ||
At least a degree of [[intoxication]] is, ideally, a nigh permanent state for [[alcoholic|alcoholics]]. They enjoy a [[capacity]] to cope with quantities of [[alcohol]] and with their [[intoxication]] which less practiced drinkers do not usually share. Consequently, their nigh constant [[intoxication]] is often not, at least in the short term, [[incapacitation|incapacitating]] or even by itself [[impairment|impairing]]. Nonetheless, the [addiction]] itself is a constant [[impairment]]. Their [[intoxication]] or [[drunkenness]], but not their [[addiction]], may be ended with a [[neutralize poison]] [[spell]]. | |||
“Alcoholism is a primary chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, mostly denial. Each of these symptoms may be continuous or periodic.” | |||
[[Category:Addiction]] | [[Category:Addiction]] | ||
[[Category:Obsession]] | |||
[[Category:Dipsomania]] | |||
[[Category:Impairment]] | [[Category:Impairment]] | ||
[[Category:Empoisonment]] | [[Category:Empoisonment]] | ||
Revision as of 19:46, 10 October 2011
Alcoholism is addiction to alcohol which is a poison. As an addiction it is an obsession and arguably a madness.
At least a degree of intoxication is, ideally, a nigh permanent state for alcoholics. They enjoy a capacity to cope with quantities of alcohol and with their intoxication which less practiced drinkers do not usually share. Consequently, their nigh constant intoxication is often not, at least in the short term, incapacitating or even by itself impairing. Nonetheless, the [addiction]] itself is a constant impairment. Their intoxication or drunkenness, but not their addiction, may be ended with a neutralize poison spell.
“Alcoholism is a primary chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, mostly denial. Each of these symptoms may be continuous or periodic.”
