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drinks first thing in the morning

drinks daily

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Final Stage (Stage 3)

person becomes aggressive & isolated

malnutrition occurs because drinker consumes alcohol and does not worry about food

body is addicted

try to quit=WITHDRAWAL

Delirium Tremens-hot/cold flashes, tremors, nightmares, hallucinations, fear of people and animals

*****NO CURE---ONLY RECOVERY*****

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Effects on Family and Society

40% of violent crimes annually are alcohol related

½ of all homicide victims have alcohol in their bloodstream

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Treatment

Cannot be cured

Can be treated

Counseling

Medication

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Where to go for help

Alcoholics Anonymous

National Association for children of alcoholics

National drug and treatment referral routing service.