Causes of Alcoholism

Underlying condition causes of Alcoholism: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Alcoholism) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Alcoholism includes:

• Depression
• Schizophrenia

Alcoholism as a complication: Other conditions that might have Alcoholism as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Alcoholism. The list of conditions listing Alcoholism as a complication in our database includes:

• Alcohol abuse

Causes of Alcoholism: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Alcoholism:

• Australian Medical Association wants health warnings placed on alcohol products
• Depressed pregnant women are more likely to have low birth weight babies
• Excess alcohol consumption during pregnancy can result in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
• Lawyers disproportionately suffer from stress, depression and alcohol abuse
• Liver disease is one of the biggest killers amongst diabetics
• New risk factors may be associated with cardiovascular disease risk
• Pregnancy diet could increase the risk of cancer in offspring

Related information for causes of Alcoholism: Further relevant information on causes of Alcoholism may be found in the risk factors for Alcoholism and underlying causes of Alcoholism.
Last revision: April 10, 2003

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