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Homosexuality and alcoholism (view source)
Revision as of 17:20, November 13, 2008
, 17:20, November 13, 2008ref: that alcoholism is an addiction
'''Homosexuality and alcoholism''' are both addictions.{{fact}} Each addiction has its own twelve-step group to help addicts who are "powerless" to stop (see [[Alcoholics Anonymous]]). Professionals treat both addictions as diseases.
'''Homosexuality and alcoholism''' are both addictions.{{fact}}
Prolonged, heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction (alcoholism). Sudden cessation of long term, extensive alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions. [http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/drug_guide/Alcohol Alcohol Addiction | Effects of Alcohol | Facts about Alcohol]
Each addiction has its own twelve-step group to help addicts who are "powerless" to stop (see [[Alcoholics Anonymous]]). Professionals treat both addictions as diseases.
* Fundamentally, alcoholism is a health problem — a physical and emotional disease — rather than a question of too little willpower or of moral weakness.<ref> [http://www.aasanjose.org/new_development/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=75&Itemid=59 Alcoholic in your life? - Alcoholics Anonymous in Santa Clara County, California]
* Fundamentally, alcoholism is a health problem — a physical and emotional disease — rather than a question of too little willpower or of moral weakness.<ref> [http://www.aasanjose.org/new_development/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=75&Itemid=59 Alcoholic in your life? - Alcoholics Anonymous in Santa Clara County, California]