SC Alcoholism Alcoholism Chapter 16.
Alcohol abuse is the repeated use of alcohol that results in daily living problems.
Having relationship problems such as arguments or physical fights Alcohol dependence is alcohol addiction. It means not being able to stop using alcohol without some degree of distress. Causes A tendency to become alcoholic is increased if family members are alcoholic. Men and women are about 4 times more likely to become alcoholic if one of their parents was, and 10 times more likely if both parents were. Environmental factors also play a role.