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Craving alcohol is a complicated process that involves several different factors. We are usually first introduced to alcohol at a young age (in our teens). Since no-one under the age of 21 (in the US) is allowed to purchase alcohol, it becomes "cool" and desirable for young adults under 21 to give drinking a try. As time progresses, people may find themselves reaching for a bottle of booze to make themselves feel better or to forget whatever troubles they might be having. Some turn to alcohol to increase their level of confidence in a social situation or to try to make themselves more attractive to others. Since alcohol can mask a multitude of problems, if only temporarily, many people start to form a craving for it. Drinking on a regular basis becomes a matter of habit after a while and like most bad habits, it is an easy one to deny or avoid. Soon when confronted with a problem or an uncomfortable situation, you may find that bottle in your hand without any conscious thought. Once drinking reaches the point of being almost second nature, the dependency has begun. Your body becomes accustomed to the levels of alcohol in the blood stream and will react if that level drops with withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms can be wide ranging from mild to very severe. Alcohol can be extremely dangerous. One of the most common diseases associated with alcohol addiction is liver cirrhosis, which causes liver cells to die and the tissue to harden as a result of drinking. It is by no means the only danger to your health. Drinking can also bring about heart disease, stroke, dementia and brain damage, cancer (including liver cancer, colon cancer and breast cancer in women). Once you factor in the risks involved with drinking and driving, alcohol is a top killer among our society today. If you desire the occasional glass of wine or beer, just make sure you are aware of the craving and make the responsible decision to have only a glass, or skip it altogether. Don't give in to your cravings or feelings by allowing them to make that choice for you. If you feel as if you have developed an addiction to alcohol and cannot control your cravings, please find help immediately. Alcohol addiction as a serious condition and the quicker you seek help, the better chance you will have at overcoming your addiction and regaining command over your alcohol cravings.
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