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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Wine, beer and spirits--many of us enjoy these on a pretty regular basis. But if you find yourself craving alcohol or can't stop drinking once you've started, your enjoyment could be turning into dependence. During Alcohol Awareness Month, learn how you can help yourself or a loved one who may suffering from this treatable disease (it's not a weakness!). Alcoholism and the Stages of Abuse In the U.S., one in every 12 adults suffers from alcohol abuse or dependence. Understanding the disease is the first step towards determining when there could be a problem. What Is Alcoholism? How Can I Tell If I Have a Drinking Problem? Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism Search Related Topics:  definition of alcoholism  alcohol abuse  alcohol dependence Can Alcoholism Be Inherited? Studies show that genetics indeed plays a role in the development of alcoholism, but just because a family member suffers from the disease doesn't meant that you will, too--lifestyle and environment are also big factors. Can Alcoholism Be Inherited? Diagnosing Alcoholism What Is a Safe Level of Drinking? Search Related Topics:  genetics of alcoholism  frequently asked questions  children of alcoholics Getting Treatment for Alcoholism While there's no "cure" for alcoholism, several treatment options are available--though the first step to getting better is having a real desire to get help. How To Treat Alcoholism The Four Stages of Rehab and Recovery Components of Effective Treatment Programs Search Related Topics:  treatment for alcoholism  detoxification  pharmaceutical treatments When and How to Intervene When an alcoholic's drinking starts to negatively affect others, and/or puts the alcoholic in danger, it may be time for an intervention. But what's the best approach towards such a sensitive confrontation? How to Stage an Intervention How to Get an Alcoholic Into Treatment Dealing With Alcoholism in the Family Search Related Topics:  help for families of alcoholics  family intervention  getting help Related Searches Mental Health Health Promotions Nutrition and Health Health Clinics Health Centers Featured Articles Can My Cat Allergy Make Me Allergic To Pork? Do Polyps Always Mean Colon Cancer? How To Decrease Anxiety and Improve Sleep Diarrhea After Eating How To Use Your Acid Reflux Meds Wisely Is Shingles Contagious?   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement