Is Alcoholism A Mental Health Issue

Alcoholism is listed in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The DSM is the most authoritative guide to mental health conditions and disorders, used …

One of the key addiction symptoms people experience is difficulty accepting their current situation. We can see this as a kind of denial. For most people, this denial is an unconscious thought process …

In England, there are around 602,391 individuals struggling with alcohol dependency. There are also around 700,000 people on the autistic spectrum in the UK. Due to these conditions’ prevalence, a pro …

Defining alcoholism
If you’re concerned about your partner’s drinking, the DSM-5 criteria for Alcohol Misuse Disorder is a helpful resource. The DSM defines alcoholism as ‘a problematic pattern o …

When we think of the past, we often look back fondly. Memories appear more colourful, clearer. This means that, generally, we are quite wistful about the past. But not all memories are positive. I …

What can the social theory of learning offer to alcoholics? Why is there a need to discuss it alongside alcoholism? Can it help them in any way?

By focusing on observational learning, model …

Second-hand drinking refers to the ways other people are harmed by a person’s drinking. While this harm does not seem as direct as second-hand smoking at first glance – the alcohol a person cons …

Alcohol addiction is usually linked to a specific set of experiences. These key alcohol symptoms can be helpful indicators to establish when someone may be in need of formal intervention, such as …