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Alcohol use is extremely common in our society.
Americans age 14 years and older average two alcoholic drinks a day. However, for the 10 percent of the population who are biologically prone to alcoholism, moderate use is much more difficult to learn, and early bouts of heavy drinking are common. The perpetuating factors consist of metabolic adaptations made by these people who become alcoholics. These include the creation of new cells to metabolize the alcohol, changes in the way liver cells use energy from alcohol, and changes in the body's cell membranes. It is well know that alcoholics have an increased tolerance for alcohol.