Liquorice extract exhibits mineralocorticoid-like properties and has been linked to hypokalaemia, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and myopathy. Patients receiving fludrocortisone or other potassium-depleting medications should avoid eating licorice or taking supplements containing liquorice extract. Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of developing high blood pressure due to its diuretic effects. Alcoholism is a chronic disease that affects the brain and behavior. It develops when an individual continues to drink alcohol even though it becomes increasingly difficult for them to do so without experiencing negative consequences. Alcoholism can be classified according to how much alcohol an individual consumes and for how long: social drinking, heavy episodic drinking, and alcoholism. Social drinking is defined as consuming one alcoholic beverage per day for men or two beverages per day for women. Heavy episodic drinking is defined as consuming three or more drinks within a two hour period at least once a week. If an individual engages in heavy episodic drinking they are at risk of experiencing negative health consequences such as memory loss, confusion, dizziness, headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Individuals who regularly consume alcohol in this way are considered to be addicted to alcohol. There are several types of treatment available for alcoholism. These include behavioral therapies, drug treatments, and combined therapy. Behavioral therapies involve learning new skills that will help an individual reduce or stop drinking entirely.