11.++What+is+Alcoholism?

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Script: Billy: What are alcoholics and alcoholism. Chandler- An alcoholic is someone who is completely dependent on alcohol. They are addicted, and have to stop. Our picture is of a homeless guy who is an alcoholic. Zyrus- Alcoholism is a disease that many alcoholics get from overindulgence of alcohol Billy- Some symptoms of alcoholism are craving, loss of control, physical behavior, and loss of tolerance. Chandler- There is three [|stages of alcoholism], abuse, dependence, and addiction. They get worse respectively. Zyrus- The process of recovery is when you want to give up alcohol, and you stay sober until your addiction is cured. Billy- Sobreity is after your cured, staying away from alcohol. This prevents you from getting back into the addiction Chandler- There are many help organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous that provide a program to get and keep you sober. Zyrus- What is alcoholism? Billy- True or false. Rage is a symptom of alcoholism Chandler- True or false. Dependence is a stage of alcoholism