In most of the cases it is a habit -related problem. You may feel that it is not in your control to reduce alcohol consumption, but with proper help and change of environment you can stop consuming alcohol. Sometimes alcoholism can be a health problem, but this is a very rare case. Mostly, by changing your lifestyle you can control alcohol consumption. An alcoholism test is a good start. If no serious damage has been caused in your body, you are fortunate and you can mend your ways. Even when damage has been caused, you can quickly start the treatment and also reduce your alcohol consumption or preferably, simply stop taking alcohol so that further damage is not caused.