Alcoholism

Alcoholism is the inability to control drinking due to both a physical and emotional dependence on alcohol.
Alcoholic. You are a functional alcoholic and are seriously addicted. You take +1 to constitution and -1 to dexterity. If it's been more than a day since you've had a drink, you take an additional -1 to constitution and -2 to charisma.

Causes

The cause of alcohol use disorder is still unknown. Alcohol use disorder develops when you drink so much that chemical changes in the brain occur. These changes increase the pleasurable feelings you get when you drink alcohol. This makes you want to drink more often, even if it causes harm.

Symptoms

Symptoms include a strong need or urge to use alcohol. Those with alcohol use disorder may have problems controlling their drinking, continue to use alcohol even when it causes problems, or have withdrawal symptoms when they rapidly decrease or stop drinking.

Type

Chemical Compound

Rarity

Common