Alcoholism is the most researched type of addiction.  Many people who have an alcohol addiction will go through a long phase of denial since drinking is, in most cases, socially acceptable.  Many people think that it’s okay to unwind at the end of the day with a drink in hand. 

 Drinking, however, can cause big problems: 

• deterioration of the body
• A decrease in work performance.
• emotional problems
• feelings of isolation