Alcohol addiction is uncontrolled and compulsive consumption of alcohol, obtained from fermented grains or fruits, despite of being aware of its negative effects on one’s health, relationships and social standing.

 It becomes very difficult for an alcohol addict to restrain his drinking habit. A slight deprivation of alcohol leads to a very taboo withdrawal feeling. Normal symptoms of withdrawal include sweating, nausea, anxiety and shakiness. 

Family history, childhood trauma and peer pressure are associated with the onset of drinking at an earlier age which if not checked definitely leads to alcoholism.

The health problems associated with alcoholism are deadly including cancer, brain damage, heart and liver damage. The life expectancy of alcoholics is reduced by 10-15 years. 

Majority of alcoholics need assistance to stop drinking. Strong will power is definitely crucial to get rid of addiction. A continuous and constructive backing from family and friends forms the backbone of any de-addiction program.

 There are a lot of rehabilitation centers which provide assistance for treatment to get rid of addiction. Rehabilitation centers provide hope to the family and loved ones and assistance to the addict who suffer from this menace.

The seemingly harmless alcohol has got a historic presence whereby even the lords and kings of different ages have been found to be engaged in alcohol consumption.

Alcohol is also treated as a status symbol by many. While the teen age kids feel alcohol consumption is a certification of their growth, the professionals take it as a resource of additional energy. The presence of alcohol in many dramatic scenarios have made alcohol popular even among commoners.

There are plenty of gossips like the kick of alcohol becomes even sweeter when different kinds of alcohol are clubbed together. Like a binge drinker always prefers the mix of whiskey and Rum to enjoy the session. A picnic or a party becomes meaningless in the abstention of alcohol.

Now, let us have a quick look on the organs, which may be affected by alcohol consumption. The heart, Pancreas, Liver, Muscles, Stomach, Lungs, Genetics, Skin and almost every organ may be damaged due to constant alcohol intake.

Besides the listed organs, Alcohol creates damages even in most vital functions, Central Nervous System, Brain and Blood.

One must apprehend that the wide spread tentacles of alcohol addiction hardly remains any part of your body and mind.

A proper self control and mental strength can enable you to show guts to exhibit resilience to alcohol addiction, which can save you from a lot of disasters.

Therefore, at the outset, it is imperative to understand weather ones drinking patterns are safe or risky and harmful.

If the results of this assessment point to the latter, it is time to take immediate corrective action.

There is help available by way of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 12th Step Committee.

The one simple requisite to get the best out of this simple program is to be honest to one. Success stories abound wherein addicts have helped themselves out of the quagmire simply by being fearless and thorough throughout the AA program.

AA recognizes that the enemy, alcohol, is cunning, inexplicable as well as powerful. Therefore to overpower it, the program advises to turn to God, the only One who has all the power. Ask for His protection and care with complete abandon and do not adopt any half measures in the AA principles. Success is guaranteed!

Should you require assistance, send in a message at AA-Intergroup.org and a member of the Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous 12th Step Committee will respond to you via e-mail right away.

Accidental deaths, drunken brawls, abusing rules and regulations after those extended bouts of alcohol are a case in point.

The first step towards the solution of the problem is the recognition of the problem itself. Most Alcoholics refuse to accept that they have a problem and they need expert help to bail them out of the crisis.

More often than not, most of the alcohol addicts get admitted to a drug rehab center on the insistence of a near and dear one.

Experts opine that it is best to enter a dialogue with an addict when he is sober. Any discussion with this person when he is under the influence of alcohol is a waste of time. 

Various programs aimed at detoxification and rehabilitation are available which the addicts can avail of. Detoxification is the first step towards getting rid of this substance abuse.

Alcohol is withdrawn in controlled, supervised environment wherein specialists handle withdrawal symptoms.

At each step support from the family members is required to ensure that the relapse does not occur. In most counseling, psychological support programs, family members are also counseled.

It is true that winter helps in digesting even strong alcohol as the body metabolism becomes a bit different in cool weather. In spite of that, it can never be more untrue that winter and alcohol are synonymous.

The chilled weather provokes you to become hot and who does not know that sex and alcohol are the perfect catalyst to make you even hotter?

A few pegs of alcohol or occasional intake of alcohol can never be treated as alcohol addiction.

On the other, we must not forget the famous saying, you drink the first peg, the alcohol drinks the alcohol in the second peg and the alcohol drinks you in the third one.

A regular habit of alcohol intake is treated as alcohol addiction. More precisely, when you become alcohol dependent, that time it is called alcohol addiction. And you are your best judge!

The uncorking of a bottle of champagne by some great cricketer in a victory party often provokes you! You need to exhibit self control.