Article: Alcohol: Is There Really A Problem?
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Alcohol: Is There Really A Problem?
Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are different branches of the
same poisonous tree. Alcoholism is dependence based;
meaning, a person feels that they need alcohol in order to
cope with day-to-day life.
Alcohol abuse, on the other hand, is not an uncontrollable
urge, but the uncontrollability of the abuser once s/he
obtains alcohol.
An alcoholic abuser may have problems keeping up with daily
responsibilities, such as going to work or adhering to
familial needs. He or she may also get in drunk-driving
accidents, or develop medical conditions due to their
alcoholic consumption.
Binge drinking, for example, is a method of abusing
alcohol, but not everyone who binge drinks would be
considered an alcoholic, by definition.<...
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