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Alcoholism is defined as continued drinking or craving for alcohol despite of the current health condition and negative social consequences. Alcoholism is also termed as Alcohol Dependence. Globally, the problem with Alcoholism is considered as one of family’s problem. Members of the family are the immediate contributors to solve the issue when one of the members is fighting with Alcoholism.

Fact - Magnus Huss was the first physician who used the term Alcoholism. Huss described the method of opposing effects of Alcohol.

In the United States, the term was popularized by the growth of people called alcoholics in 1939. They call it Alcoholic Anonymous. AA is an informal meeting of people recovering from alcoholism. They share common problems as well as experiences, hopes to support each other together with families and friend. AA helps to solve the problem.

Problems with alcoholism is a great dismay to society. It is very significant and considered as one of the social problems. There are many effects brought by alcoholism. Like for instance, loss of employment and domestic violence.

A person whether a friend, family or neighbor with alcohol dependence should at least consult a physician to solve the problem.

Alcohol Rehab, Alcohol Rehabs , Rehabilitations are institutions that could help either lessen or solve the problem.