The Stages of Alcoholism

How many times have you heard the term, “functioning alcoholic”? Do you ever wonder if you or a loved one are on the edge of having a problem with alcohol abuse or alcoholism? Do you justify it because they are still “functional”? We’re asking because after Addiction Campuses released this blog, “The 4 Stages of Alcoholism for the Functioning Alcoholic,” the article went viral. Functional alcoholism is a term that hits close to home for many families. But in most cases, the only...

The Disease of Alcoholism There are, and have been, many theories about alcoholism. The most prevailing theory, and now most commonly accepted, is called the Disease Model. Its basic tenets are that alcoholism is a disease with recognizable symptoms, causes, and methods of treatment. In addition, there are several stages of the disease which are…

Since 1956, alcoholism has been considered a primary disease by the American Medical Association. It has only been recently, however, that research has

Alcoholism (alcohol use disorder) is a disease that affects over 14 million people in the U.S. Get the facts on the symptoms, treatment, and long-term effects of alcoholism and alcohol abuse.

Alcoholism is a chronic and progressive disease. It can affect people regardless of age, gender or race. This complex condition affects the mind as well as the body. Alcoholism is characterized by an obsession to drink and an inability to control the amount of alcohol consumed. Left untreated, the prognosis proves poor, with individuals...