Causes for Alcoholism

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Some main factors that causes alcoholism are:

A family history of alcoholism.
Depression - Suffering from depression may make you more likely to abuse alcohol. This is one of the main factor for the cause of alcoholism.
Bipolar disorder.
Schizophrenia.
Constantly using alcohol to mask physical or emotional pain.
Genetics: Some genetic factors are also responsible for involving a person into alcoholism.
Emotional State: High levels of stress, anxiety or emotional pain can lead some people to drink alcohol.
Social and cultural factors: The glamorous way that drinking alcohol is portrayed in advertising and in the entertainment media sends many people messages that it's OK to drink excessively. Our young generation drinks a lot because they want to keep up with the fashion.
Alcohol possess reinforcing qualities that make it more addictive than others.
Alcohol produces a sense of euphoria that make the individual feel good, and the person becomes an addict to alcohol.
Alcoholism is also caused as it produces a rapid and intense change in mood.
Social learning is considered the most important single factor in the cause of alcoholism.