Several Stages of Alcoholism
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Several Stages of Alcoholism
Alcoholism Stage 1: Abstinence
Alcohol addiction can actually begin before the alcohol consumption commences if an individual has
perceptions and attitudes consistent with those that addicts generally display.
Alcoholism Stage 2: Initial Usage
Stage two can include things like the experimental use of alcohol, periodic use, or irregular binge
alcohol consumption (i.e., once or twice a year). First usage of alcohol may not be a concern for the
user or those persons who are close to the user. Periodic drinking may create difficulties while the
user is under the influence or the next day, she or he has not got to the stage of dependence.
Alcoholism Stage 3: Significant Risk Use
High risk refers to an abundance of alcohol consumption, and poor choices made when intoxicated.
At this stage, the pattern and regularity of alcohol abuse is high enough to be dangerous for the
drinker and those people around him or her.
Alcoholism Stage 4: Problematic Usage
When the harmful consequences of drinking becomes evident, problematic use of alcohol happens.
Health concerns become issues, including things like damaged liver function and/or STDs (sexual
transmitted diseases). DUI (driving drunk) charges may well occur, and/or other legal problems
connected with drinking to excess and making poor decisions. Family and friends notice there is a
problem.
Alcoholism Stage 5: Early Stage of Dependence
The early stage of alcohol dependence is distinguisheded by obvious problems. At this point, alcohol
rehabilitation is most effective.
Alcoholism Stage 6: Middle Stage of Dependency
During the middle stage of alcoholism, negative consequences begin to intensify. The user loses his
or her job due to too many skipped days at work.
Alcoholism Stage 7: Crisis Stage of Dependency
Serious physical health concerns become issues. This stage frequently results in alcohol-related
deaths for the users if they do not enter alcohol rehab.
Alcoholism Stage 1: Abstinence
Alcohol addiction can actually begin before the alcohol consumption commences if an individual has
perceptions and attitudes consistent with those that addicts generally display.
Alcoholism Stage 2: Initial Usage
Stage two can include things like the experimental use of alcohol, periodic use, or irregular binge
alcohol consumption (i.e., once or twice a year). First usage of alcohol may not be a concern for the
user or those persons who are close to the user. Periodic drinking may create difficulties while the
user is under the influence or the next day, she or he has not got to the stage of dependence.
Alcoholism Stage 3: Significant Risk Use
High risk refers to an abundance of alcohol consumption, and poor choices made when intoxicated.
At this stage, the pattern and regularity of alcohol abuse is high enough to be dangerous for the
drinker and those people around him or her.
Alcoholism Stage 4: Problematic Usage
When the harmful consequences of drinking becomes evident, problematic use of alcohol happens.
Health concerns become issues, including things like damaged liver function and/or STDs (sexual
transmitted diseases). DUI (driving drunk) charges may well occur, and/or other legal problems
connected with drinking to excess and making poor decisions. Family and friends notice there is a
problem.
Alcoholism Stage 5: Early Stage of Dependence
The early stage of alcohol dependence is distinguisheded by obvious problems. At this point, alcohol
rehabilitation is most effective.
Alcoholism Stage 6: Middle Stage of Dependency
During the middle stage of alcoholism, negative consequences begin to intensify. The user loses his
or her job due to too many skipped days at work.
Alcoholism Stage 7: Crisis Stage of Dependency
Serious physical health concerns become issues. This stage frequently results in alcohol-related
deaths for the users if they do not enter alcohol rehab.
