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Alcoholism develops in three stages. This disease can take many years to develop into a full blown addiction. Alcoholism begins when the drinker's physical and mental health become affected and ruled by alcohol. At this point they have gone from drinking to alcoholism.

In the early stages of alcoholism the drinker has started to drink for new reasons. They drink to change their mood or maybe to help daily stress or a problem. At this point friends and family don't know he or she has become an alcoholic. Chances are neither does the drinker.

As alcoholism develops into the intermediate stage, the drinker no longer needs a reason to drink and may even create a reason to drink. By now the drinker is drinking over socially and legally acceptable limits. They may even experience loss of control and blackouts. They may experience legal problems such as a DUI. Friend and family cannot escape the fact that drinking has become a problem for everyone. Should they try to confront the drinker, they are often met with anger and denial. The drinker has the false impression that they can stop drinking any time they want to. Even if the drinker does want to stop, they find the addiction has advanced to the point that the desire and craving for a drink is now too strong.

The advanced stage of alcohol is undeniable. Friends and family are now hurt and angry at the destruction the drinker has brought upon themselves and those around them. The drinker has inflicted permanent damage to their internal organs and may have lost their jobs or much, much more. Trying to convince the drinker to stop drinking now is usually pointless as these efforts go ignored by the drinker.

Once at this stage, it is almost impossible to get the drinker to stop. It takes an event of cataclysmic proportions to shake the drinker from their alcohol induces stupor and make them decide to quit. Even with the sincere desire to stop, the drinker faces the physical challenge of extreme withdrawal symptoms.

Addiction to alcohol is one of the hardest battles a person will face. While many alcoholics can beat their addictions, some cannot stop drinking no matter how hard they try. Alcohol is a powerful thing that is difficult to overcome, but remember that it can be done. Never stop reaching for a future that is free from alcohol and its problems.

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