Historical Aspects of Alcohol Abuse and Craving: An Overview

Abstract

Alcohol Abuse lead too many social and personal problems like; physical problem, mental health, disturbance in work life, poor family and social relationships, separation and divorce and emotional hardship in the family. Craving can also be seen as an aspect of a prolonged subclinical abstinence or withdrawal syndrome. The aim of the study has to provide information and explore towards alcohol abuse, its historical aspects and craving. Literature has been searched the both electronic databases including PubMed and manual searches for this. Neurobiological and brain-imaging studies have identified numerous brain chemicals and brain regions that may be involved in craving. A better understanding and more reliable assessment of craving may help clinicians tailor treatment to the specific needs of each patient, thereby reducing the risk of relapse.