Alcoholism

An alcoholic is someone who had a problem caused by or made worse by

drinking, and who does not modify their drinking accordingly. This
problem could be a simple as your spouse asking you not to drink and you
drink anyway, or it could be as serious as that you have gotten in trouble
with the law or your employer, and did not change your drinking habits.
Alcoholism is a serious medical illness whose treatment starts with the
person admitting that they cannot control their alcohol consumption
themselves. Once a person is aware that they cant do it alone, there are
many treatment options available.
AA is an effective option for many persons, and it is free.