The definition of AA is Alcoholics ANONYMOUS. You will only get an estimate and never a definite answer because the people in AA value their anonymity very much.
There are many organizations that provide help for alcoholics. One of the most popular organizations that people recognize in conversation is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
Yes, alcoholics are capable of loving. They are capable of all emotions. They are people.
Approximately 17.6 million people in the U.S. have alcoholic problems or are alcoholics.
Actual statistics are hard to come by, because many alcoholics do not cooperate with surveys. It is generally accepted in the treatment field that potential alcoholics (people who are likely to become alcoholics if they drink excessively) make up between 7 and 10% of the population in Western countries. Please note the word "if." A person who never drinks alcohol will not become an alcoholic, regardless of potential.
Many alcoholics are highly successful in their work and careers.
About one-fourth of alcoholics in America are unemployed, according to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. This suggests a higher rate of unemployment among individuals struggling with alcohol addiction compared to the general population.
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People often believe that alcoholics are derelicts and bums. However, this is just a stereotype.
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Many of them do, yes.