Question 1

How do you know if you are an alcoholic?

Heather Ware · Accepted Answer

The only way to know for sure if you suffer from alcohol abuse is to get a professional evaluation. Some warning signs are drinking more than you intended to, drinking alone or in secrecy, and trying to stop or cut down on your drinking and not being able to.

Question 2

Is alcoholism hereditary?

Heather Ware · Accepted Answer

Alcoholism has been shown to be hereditary. Many genes contribute to the risk of developing alcoholism, and environmental factors (like child abuse) can raise your risk as well.

Question 3

Is alcohol addictive?

Heather Ware · Accepted Answer

Alcohol is both physically and mentally addictive. While not everyone becomes addicted from drinking alcohol, it has quantifiable addictive properties. Signs of addiction include physical alcohol withdrawals and scheduling your life around alcohol.

Question 4

Is alcoholism genetic?

Heather Ware · Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a great amount of evidence that suggests that alcoholism and addiction definitely have a genetic factor. Note that not every child of an alcoholic develops a substance use disorder. But if you have a parent who is an alcoholic, then your risk of developing alcoholism increases.

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