Some of the Major Causes That Contribute to Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a disease which affects many individuals regardless of race, gender, and age all over the world.
In this medical guide we will take a look at some of the causes which have been theorized to contribute to alcohol dependency or the disease known as alcoholism.
While there are a variety of social factors that have been considered to contribute to the cause of alcohol dependency there has been research done which suggests that there may be a genetic predisposition in some individuals which have inherited a gene called "D2 dopamine" which is a receptor gene that may increase the risk of developing alcoholism.
Studies have also been conducted which seem to indicate that the biological children of alcoholic parents have a much greater tendency to become alcoholics themselves than children of non alcoholic parents.
One of the major causes which seem to contribute to alcoholism is social environments including friends and family where alcohol may frequently be consumed on a regular basis and readily available.
Individuals who have a harder time than others when it comes to coping with stress may turn to alcohol which alters the levels of dopamine in the brain and allows them to feel good temporarily and avoid facing their issues.
People who are involved in social situations on a regular basis among others who drink can also be influenced to consume alcohol due to peer pressure and their need to be accepted as part of the crowd.
Other factors which greatly contribute to the cause of alcoholism is the fact that it is legal, readily available, socially expectable and continuously advertised in the media for such things as major sporting events where drinking alcohol among some sports fans is considered to be a customary part of the game.
Consuming alcohol on a regular basis causes the greatest risk as it can lead to alcohol dependency or abuse which causes alcoholism.