Alcoholism is an illness.  Alcoholism is a long-term (chronic) disease. Alcoholics are obsessed with alcohol and cannot control how much they consume, even if it is causing serious problems at home, work, and

financially.

 

Alcoholism is linked to mental illness.  To help individuals who suffer from this addiction is difficult without their acknowledgment that they are an alcoholic who is needing help.  Alcoholism results in violent behavior.  At times the addiction consumes the individual before realizing the problem.  

 

If you know of someone or if you are  this someone, please seek help, do not wait until the alcohol controls you!  Save you  family! Contact Alcohol Anonymous www.aa.org.au or Phone helpline 1300 222 22