Generalities:

The addiction to alcohol is a disease of great proportions worldwide, especially since it is a legally permitted drug. That is not the reason why the havoc it can cause on the physical, emotional, mental and family levels is minor. Like all addictions, alcoholism is a progressive and deadly disease, if it is not treated professionally and comprehensively.

The alcoholic is defined as the person who has problems due to the way they drink (alcohol), whether personal, family, work, etc. This is regardless of whether the person drinks occasionally or continuously. The metabolism of the alcoholic does not work the same as that of other people, so once you start drinking you can not stop doing it, each time with greater quantity and frequency because of the tolerance that your body develops to the substance. That is why the only solution for an alcoholic is to remain in complete abstinence (situation that he or even his family members hardly accept).

The groups of Alcoholics Anonymous "AA" have a worldwide presence. They provide free support to all those who have a desire to stop drinking. His program is based on self-help and spiritual support, it is the AA 12 steps recovery program.

Some traits of the temperament and personality of the alcoholic can be treated with biomagnetism as is a psychotic tendency or to suffer anxiety. When balancing the emotional state there are greater chances of success to stop drinking.

Alcoholism in addition to affecting the person who ingests the drink also causes psychological disorders in people with whom they live as they can be family, friends or colleagues. That is why they are also suggested to assist aid groups called Al-Alanon Family Groups.