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Alcoholism Alcoholism is considered a disease, meaning that it follows a characteristic course with known physical and social symptoms. The alcoholic continues to consume alcohol even though the destructive consequences he/she may face. Alcoholism is serious, and a very difficult habit to break. If not treated, it may be a habit that cannot be broken, or maybe even a fatal problem. It is generally thought that once the disease has developed, the alcoholic will …

…then go to sleep. Apparently not everyone who gets belligerently drunk falls asleep. A San Francisco airport spokesman, Ron Wilson, said that the incidents of air rage have increased 70% since last year and that more alcohol is being consumed on planes. Addiction to alcohol is very much like addiction to heroin. Alcoholism is a very tough habit to break, many people that have been classified as an alcoholic can never have a normal life again.