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Alcohol is a drug that affects a person’s mind, body and spirit. Although alcohol is a legal drug, becoming addicted to alcohol is a very common and problematic side effect. Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism has a few very distinct symptoms associated with it. For the alcohol addict as well as those who are involved with him/her, understanding addiction is the initial step in learning how to get help. Alcohol addiction consists of four main components defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The major signs are: cravings, a loss of control, a physical dependence on alcohol and an increase in tolerance.

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