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Alcoholism facts for kids

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Alcoholism is addiction to alcohol. People who have alcoholism are called alcoholics.

Alcoholism is a disease. It often gets worse over time, and can kill a person. However, alcoholism can be treated.

Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in the world. Around the world, there are at least 208 million people with alcoholism.

Alcoholism is a condition with a social stigma. Because of this, alcoholics often feel ashamed of their drinking. They may try to hide their drinking, avoid getting help, or refuse to believe that they are alcoholics, because they are too ashamed.

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