Find out what increases your chances of being alcoholic.

Today am convinced to talk about alcoholism, which in recent past has been proved to be among the biggest menace kenya is facing. When we talk about alcoholism we tend to point fingers to the local manufactured brews such as; Chang’aa, Busaa, Muratina just to mention a few. We often tend to forget about the famous moon walker, jebel among others. In such a case, if you aren’t infected you are affected, many people loss their parents, relatives, best friends etc. Following to the increase of loss of lives, I developed the argue to dig deep into the root causes of it and here are some of the risk factors according to The Primestar Web;


1. The age- According to research, the early one start drinking, the greater the risk of becoming addicted.

2. Environmental factors- this was based on the case scenario, if your friends are drinking, you are likely to also start drinking, though others tend to justify themselves of having principles, but with time they join the circle. Also, if you live in a culture where alcohol is common and isn’t frowned upon, your chances are skyrocketed.

3. Family history- according to The primestar Web, one is more likely to become dependent on alcohol if they have parents or close relatives who is an alcoholic. It is also argued that alcoholism certainly has some genetic basis or root in some people. Some have a predisposition for any kind of drug abuse.

4. Mental health problems- alcoholism has been linked to problems such as depression, stress and anxiety by researchers.

5. Personality- also personality has been argued to be a risk factor. According to research conducted by The Primestar Web, introvert Individuals tend to abuse alcohol in order to relate freely with others. Alcohol is believed to give one morale or get out of such personality.