Explore: Alcoholism And Religion

Alcoholism is the continued drinking of alcohol despite it causing problems. Some definitions require evidence of dependence and withdrawal. Problematic

that Wilson place less stress on religion (as required by The Oxford Group) and more on the science of treating alcoholism. Bill W. would later write: "The

and Alaska Natives] do not have increased genetic risk for" alcoholism. Many scientists have provided evidence of the genetic component of alcoholism

Abstract: The definition of alcoholism. The Joint Committee of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the American Society of Addiction

person's alcoholism. In the organization's own words, Al-Anon is a "worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the families and friends

high-functioning alcoholic (HFA) is a person who maintains jobs and relationships while exhibiting alcoholism. Many HFAs are not viewed as alcoholics by society because

Religion and alcohol have a complex history. The world's religions have had different relationships with alcohol, reflecting diverse cultural, social,

same alcoholism, addictions, or compulsions. Twelve-step methods have been adapted to address a wide range of alcoholism, substance abuse, and dependency

theory of alcoholism states that problem drinking is sometimes caused by a disease of the brain, characterized by altered brain structure and function

faster and more severely than chronic drinking (alcoholism). The neurotoxic insults are due to substantial amounts of glutamate which are released and overstimulate