The Hypochondriac's Guide to Life. and Death. by Gene Weingarten

Author:Gene Weingarten
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 1998-10-16T21:00:00+00:00

Are You an Alcoholic?

Nearly two-thirds of Americans drink alcoholic beverages, and in this health-conscious age, many of them are worried that their consumption is excessive. Studies keep suggesting that excessive drinking increases the risk of several diseases, including anemia, pancreatic cancer, oral cancer, esophageal cancer, and osteoporosis. At the same time, studies keep suggesting also that moderate intake of alcohol can actually be beneficial, lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol levels, preventing heart disease.

It’s all very confusing. How much drinking is moderate? How much is too much? What distinguishes the normal drinker from the problem drinker? Organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous have created simple diagnostic checklists to gauge whether your drinking makes you an alcoholic. Unfortunately, asking Alcoholics Anonymous if you need Alcoholics Anonymous is like asking your kid if you need a puppy. AA’s tests have a very low threshold. A typical quiz from Alcoholics Anonymous asks questions like these:

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