Alcoholism FAQs

Here are the questions The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism most often receives about alcohol along with their answers. They provide information to better understand the health consequences of alcohol abuse and dependence (alcoholism). Consult your physician or health care provider if you or a loved one has an alcohol problem.

1. What do we mean by alcoholism?

2. Is alcoholism a disease?

3. Is alcoholism inherited?

4. Can alcoholism be cured?

5. Are there any medications for alcoholism?

6. Does alcoholism treatment work?

7. Does a person have to be alcoholic to experience problems from alcohol?

8. Are certain groups of people more likely to develop alcohol problems than others?

9. How can you tell whether you or someone close to you has an alcohol problem?

10. If I have trouble with drinking, can't I simply reduce my alcohol use without stopping altogether?

11. How can a person get help for an alcohol problem?

12. If an alcoholic is unwilling to seek help, is there any way to get him or her into treatment?

13. What is a safe level of drinking?

14. Is it safe to drink during pregnancy?

15. As people get older, does alcohol affect their bodies differently?

16. Does alcohol affect a woman's body differently from a man's body?

17. I have heard that alcohol is good for your heart. Is this true?

18. If I am taking over-the-counter or prescription medication, do I have to stop drinking?

19. How does drinking alcohol effect the world of a child?

20. What is alcoholism, exactly?

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