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HelpGuide.org: Alcohol Abuse
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http://www.helpguide.org/mental/alcohol_abuse_alcoholism_signs_effects_treatment.htm
Every day millions of people feel the negative after-effects of drinking alcohol but are unaware that they have a drinking problem. In time, what starts out as an innocent social activity becomes a habit and then gradually crosses over into a physiological and psychological addiction causing havoc in your life. Many signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse are easy to see, but others are more difficult to recognize. Over time, heavy consumption of alcohol does extensive damage to almost every system in your body. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism has a major impact on society causing thousands of innocent deaths each year and exacerbating situations involving violent crimes and domestic violence.