Alcoholism isn't common

I assume you are here because alcoholism or problem drinking is affecting you in someway.  We're here to give you information and access to resources.  Following are a couple of facts about the problem.  ( I promise not to bore you with this for long.)

Alcoholism isn't common.  At least not when compared to other diseases. It just seems that way.

• It affects about 1 out of 13 adults in the United States.
  
• Most studies say that over 50% of adults report having one or more close family members affected by the problem.
  
• That 2/3 of Americans drink but, 10% of those who drink, drink over 50% of the alcohol.
  
• That every problem drinker is expected to significantly impact at least 4 or 5 people.
  

There aren't a lot of us but, we create some serious problems.

Whether another person has a problem or not, in the end, is up to them to decide.  Hopefully, this site will give you some useful information and resources.

Information like how alcoholism has three stages and its progression.  Then there's problem, heavy, social, moderate, and a lot more kinds of drinking.  Who knows where you're at on that sliding scale.  You probably don't even know where you are at on that list.  There is infomation here for you on that.

Even if you do have a problem, maybe it's not that bad, or maybe its still doing more good than harm. We have a section for self assessment.  To help you get a better idea about what's happening to you.  This site is just about information and options. I drank for years knowing I had a problem.

Some of the information covered is how too much alcohol can affect the body. Also, the social, financial, and sometimes legal costs of being a drunk. Treatment methods from inpatient to outpatient and abstinence to moderation. (Contact information provided.)

If you happen to be looking at this because someone else's drinking has you concerned. We will address your needs as well. It's hard to watch someone you love destroying themselves. Let alone put up with their crap.

There are sections on how this problem affects society, it's cost in the work place, and how it can affect the family and friends of the person doing it. Even a section for the employer of a problem drinker and a few resources for them.

For the drinker, when dealing with a problem as personal as this, its wise to use whatever works best for you. So use what you can and forget the rest. Not everyone is in denial or going to wind up living in the streets. You are who you are. We're here to try and help you get to where you want to be. Not to where somebody else thinks you should be.

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Progression of Alcoholism The progression of alcoholism and the recovery process the alcoholic goes through

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