Alcoholism is a chronic relapsing brain disease caused 40% by genetic factors and 60% by factors we don't understand yet. Alcoholism kills 100,000 Americans annually and ninety-five percent of alcoholics die of their disease twenty-six years earlier than they would otherwise. Alcoholism is treated very well and ninety-four percent of patients who work the program stay sober.
If you think that you or someone you love has a problem with alcohol, drugs or gambling, I particularly welcome you to this site. The fact that you are reading this page is an incredible victory. It means you are thinking about getting help. Congratulations! The first thing you need to do is see if there is an addiction problem. Then follow the links on the page to get the help you need.
Answer these questions and be honest with yourself. You have nothing to hide and nobody is going to know the results but you.
 | Have you ever felt you should cut down on your alcohol, drug use? |
| Have people annoyed you by talking to you about your alcohol, drug use? |
| Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your alcohol, drug use? |
| Have you ever used alcohol or drugs in the morning to steady your nerves or feel better? |
Two or more of these questions answered yes indicates probable addiction. That means you are in trouble and you need help.
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