Alcoholism

7. Chemicals that transmit signals in the brain, affecting mood and addiction.
9. The return to drinking after a period of abstinence.
11. Conditions or characteristics that increase the likelihood of developing alcoholism.
12. A neurotransmitter often associated with pleasure and reward, involved in addiction.
13. Meeting with a counselor to help prevent dangerous habits and behaviors.
15. The process of overcoming addiction and maintaining abstinence.
18. Pertaining to mental processes, emotions, and behaviors related to addiction.
19. A long-lasting condition, such as alcoholism, that persists over time.
20. External factors, including family and social settings, influencing alcohol consumption.

1. A mood disorder that may increase the risk of alcohol abuse.
2. Strategies used to manage stress, which may involve alcohol consumption.
3. A psychological factor that can trigger alcohol use or abuse.
4. Related to inherited traits that may predispose someone to alcoholism.
5. Medical or therapeutic interventions to address alcoholism.
6. Intense desire or urge to consume alcohol.
8. A chronic disease; the inability to control alcohol use.
10. The medical field that treats mental health disorders, often related to addiction.
14. Strong dependence on a substance or activity.
16. Increasing amounts of alcohol are needed to achieve the same effect.
17. Symptoms experienced when alcohol use is reduced or stopped.