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Introduction:
Alcoholism is a profoundly destructive disease. The damage it causes extend beyond the problem drinker, affecting his or her family, peers, and community as well. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is a division of the National Institutes of Health that conducts research into alcoholism and educates the public about this dangerous illness. Read the NIAAA's list of frequently asked questions to learn more about alcoholism, its symptoms, and how it can be treated.

Links to Explore:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: FAQs for the General Public
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/FAQs/General-English/

Directions:

• Click on the link and read the NIAAA's list of questions and answers about alcoholism.
• Then answer the following questions:

1			What are the four primary symptoms of alcoholism?
2			Do all children of alcoholic parents become alcoholics?
3			Do all children of alcoholic parents become alcoholics?
4			How is alcoholism treated?
5			What is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism?
6			List four warning signs that a person may be a problem drinker.
7			Identify three groups of people who should avoid alcohol completely.