Can anyone become an alcoholic?

Can anyone become an alcoholic?

Gail Priddy (Deputy Director) gives expert video advice on: What is alcoholism?; What is the difference between being an alcoholic and just drinking a lot?; Is alcoholism a disease? and more...

Any one can become addicted to alcohol and turn as an alcoholic. The major factors that influence a person to become an alcoholic are genetic inheritance, where one or more of their parent's have this problem. People working in alcohol related services develop this habit and those suffering from anxiety and depression.