Alcoholism Questions: Ask and Let Us Help You

There are many alcoholism questions surrounding alcohol, alcoholism, and its effects because it is a very broad topic. Alcoholism, also called alcohol addiction, is an incredibly complex condition; it is a serious but preventable public health issue. There are so many conflicting theories about its nature, how it causes distress and harm, and how it should be treated that sometimes it feels like you’re drowning in a sea of information.

This is why I created this page. I was constantly getting alcoholism questions through my ‘Contact Form’, and felt that others could benefit from the answers that I was giving.

So, if you would like to know more about alcohol dependency, or the continued excessive alcohol misuse that led to the development of alcohol dependence, then please fill out the form below. Your question will appear on this website along with the answer. Your complete anonymity is respected, you do not have to give your name and your E-mail address is deleted at the end of the Q&A process

No matter how trivial your query may seem, somebody reading it may well find the information they are looking for.

Whether you think you have a drinking problem, are concerned about a loved one or would just like some information on alcohol dependency, then ask your question here. Please be as specific as possible as this will help us respond to your query in a timely fashion.

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Why Do Teens Drink Alcohol?

Cropped image of a man handing a cup of alcoholic drink to a teen
Drinking alcohol is a large part of American culture and has been socially acceptable throughout history and into the modern day. Despite this however, there are aspects of the activity…

What do I do now?

by Anonymous This person is in control of his life. He only drinks beer when he comes home from work. He is very thin and tall and his metabolism seems…

What is the Solution?

by Jina (Agadir, Morocco) My boyfriend is addicted to alcohol, I don’t know what to do… We often hear of the terrible damage that alcoholism wreaks on the sufferer, however,…

How Can I Help My Friend?

by Julie (Pennsylvania) My dear friend, who is like a daughter to me, intentionally overdosed on drugs and alcohol this morning. Her children called me when she told them she…

What Will The Result Be?

by Tessa Holt (Sedro-Woolley, Washington, U.S.A) What if my mother has brain damage or fluid on the brain due to alcoholism and she continues to get drunk? REPLY Hello Tessa,…

Am I Having Blackouts?

When I drink wine, I will call my girlfriend many times and leave messages accusing her of cheating on me. Last night I called 10 times leaving 6 messages. I…

aa negative thinking

by james (glasgow uk) this might sound strange but i have been sober in aa nearly 39 years total abstnence but have never been really happy i listen to alot…

Sources:  

NCBI. Alcohol Dependence, Withdrawal, and Relapse. 2008. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3860472/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Binge Drinking. https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/binge-drinking.htm

Medline Plus. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). https://medlineplus.gov/alcoholusedisorderaud.html

Medline Plus. Alcohol Use Disorder. https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/alcohol-use-disorder/