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What is the cause of alcoholism?

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The dependence on alcohol or when a person becomes addicted to alcohol is called alcoholism.
It is a result of combination of genetic, psychological, environmental and social factors described below
(i) People become addicted to alcohol to relieve stress and the deal with the pressure in their families or workplace.
(ii) Disorders like anxiety, depression, bipolars disorders or other medical issues can increase the risk of alcoholism.
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